Ways to Extend your Home

Single Storey Extensions:

House Extension prices:A side return extension is usually used to create extra space in existing rooms or to re-arrange your interior floor plan to create extra space that could include: bedrooms, bathrooms or living space. Side return extensions can also be combined with rear extensions to form a wrap-around extension.Jeld-Wen introduces a new composite window system for its garage doors that features a one-piece wood-grain frame and simulated divided lites. The system optimizes the window size and viewing area, is available with single-pane or dual-glazed insulated tempered glass, and can be painted or stained to match the door's base color.* K Firth, listed building consent for installation of velux roof light to rear (retrospective application), 8 Barnside Lane, Hepwor th. Refused: * Mr and Mrs J Quarmby, building to form implement shed and fruit store, Upper Wickens Farm, Upper Wickens, Dean Road, Upper thong. * A & J Dyson and A Whitehead, detached double garage (conservation area), 62 Midway, South Crosland. * Mark Browne, non material amendment for permission number 2002/91602 for building of extension to form garage with office over, balcony and porch at 1 and 2 Law Bottom Cottages, Bedding Edge Road, Hepwor th.Conservatory Extensions:* R Mitchell, certificate of lawfulness for proposed use for building or dormer window to rear, 60 Ochrewell Avenue, Deighton. Refused: * Paul Aspinall, single storey extension to front of house, conversion of garage to habitable space and construction of shed to rear of property, 8 Parkwood Close. * E Scott, extension, 31 South Croft, Upper Denby.This is just a simplified overview, you will also need to get building regulations approval and permission (at least no dispute) from your neighbours as well.2. Approach an architect and get some detailed drawings madeA general process for getting an extension built might beExtending your home with a single storey extension as opposed to moving to a new house can prove to be a more economic and satisfactory solution that suits your family�s present and future needs. A new extension is a sensible investment that can add to the value of your home and provide the additional internal space required enabling you to make the most effective use of your accommodation.A useful suggestion that some people have done is to break down the payment into different sections based upon completion of job.FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #44* A Brezinski, listed building consent for alterations to south elevation window opening to exterior door opening, new window openings to rear elevation and replacement windows, Lock Keepers Cottage, 1000 Leeds Road, Huddersfield. Withdrawn: * R Schofield, formation of vehicular crossing, 370A Wakefield Road, Denby Dale.* Manuel Matalikova, single storey rear extension, decked terrace, alfresco dining area and alterations, 2 Clough park, Fenay Bridge.5. Agree contract with builder.Clopay's Canyon Ridge Collection is a high-definition, faux woodgrain cladding that replicates the charm and character of real wood. The �-in. thick material is attached to a polyurethane insulated three-layer steel base door for added strength and energy efficiency, delivering a 19.2 R-value.FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #42Double Storey Extensions:Typically, single storey house extension costs will cost more per metre squared than a double storey. In theory a triple storey would cost less still. In practise the difference in cost may be small though. The price per square metre also depends on the size of the property. There are basic costs that don't increase too much with size and hence the cost per square metre will decrease as the floor area increases.4. Get some quotes in (can be done before planning permission if not sure on budget I guess)

This is just a simplified overview, you will also need to get building regulations approval and permission (at least no dispute) from your neighbours as well.

Author: Simon Lewis