The community and culture-rich neighbourhood of Crouch End is a favourite among families looking to set up a home. But growing families eventually require larger living spaces.
This is where home extensions come in.
House extensions in Crouch End allow homeowners to extend and expand their homes to meet their increasing space demands without having to consider the cost of moving houses. And due to the immense versatility of home extension designs, the possibilities are endless!
All you need are the best home extension specialists by your side!
A home extension in Crouch End is a chance for homeowners to add some much-needed space to their home while adding to its comfort and splendour. It also has the wonderful benefit of increasing the value of the property.
Home extensions provide the simple, yet elegant, solution of avoiding the expense and inconvenience of moving homes. The versatility and adaptability of home extension designs enable homeowners to create the ideal space within their homes that not only adds more living space, but also upgrades their homes to create the ultimate dream extension.
House extensions are often classified into various types based on the area of the property on which they are built. As such, home extensions in Crouch End include:
Rear extensions
Built on the rear of a property, these extensions offer incredible versatility in their design and use. Rear extensions are generally utilised to create kitchen extensions, guest rooms, or even office pods and playrooms.
Side return extensions
Side return extensions utilise the area that runs along the side of a property as well as a portion of the rear area. They are ideal for creating beautiful indoor-outdoor connections that help bring in an abundance of light and ventilation into the home.
Wrap around extensions
Wrap around extensions are a combination of side and rear extensions that creates an L-shaped structure that ‘wraps’ around the property. These extensions add great width and depth, and therefore can be used to create multiple rooms, large kitchen-diners, or even open floor plans.
Multi-storey extensions
Two storey extensions, though more complex than single storey extensions, add incredible floor space to a property. They are also extremely cost-effective as they effectively double the square footage of the extension without doubling the roofing and excavation costs. Multi-storey extensions help create multiple rooms and bathrooms within the property.
The requirement for planning permission for house extensions in Crouch End is largely based on the complexity of the extension. For instance, extensions that meet the specific size stipulations of permitted developments do not require planning permission.
However, extensions constructed on properties listed in conservation areas invariably require planning permission irrespective of their dimensions.
For a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for planning permission and the specifications associated with permitted developments, property owners could also visit the planning portal.
In addition to planning permission, building regulations approval and party wall agreements must also be considered to ensure the proposed extension meets the building guidelines and standards.
Home extensions offer homeowners the perfect opportunity to customise and build incredible spaces within their properties. This allows them to create beautiful additions that complement their lifestyles and requirements. Some of the most popular designs for home extensions in Crouch End feature:
Kitchen extensions
Kitchen extensions help you to transform small, dark kitchen-diners into warm, open, and inviting spaces that cater to modern homes and lifestyles. With the installation of the latest fittings, these kitchens quickly become the centre of a family home and are ideal for hosting celebrations.
Loft conversions
A popular option among homeowners, loft conversions offer incredible versatility in their design and are perfect for adding that extra bedroom or office nook that adds so much value to a property. Loft conversions utilise the awkward loft corners and convert these spaces into valuable living space.
Garage Conversions
Garage conversions are relatively quick and simple solutions to increasing the living space of a home. The versatility of the space, and the possibilities it creates make garage conversions extremely desirable among homeowners. The converted space can be incorporated into the functional layout of the house creating much-needed living space and additional rooms.
Refurbishments
Not all homes require extensive extensions. Sometimes an innovative approach to transforming the existing space involves changing the layout, creating an open floor plan, and installing well-placed skylights or windows to create a brighter and larger room.
Home extensions in Crouch End can cost anywhere between £35,000 to £135,000. This is because the cost of a home extension depends on a number of factors such as:
- The size of the extension
- The type/ complexity of the extension
- Location
- Groundwork
- Building materials
- Fittings and fixtures
- Specialists’ fees
It is therefore a good idea to plan a budget that takes these factors into consideration in order to create the best possible home extension.
Good Design and Build offer free consultations and quotations for proposed extensions. This allows homeowners to plan their home extension budgets and designs to their specifications.
Home extensions can help you create stunning additions that can dramatically upgrade and breathe new life into your beautiful family home. And with the right help and advice, building the ultimate home extension can prove to be a valuable investment.
Good Design and Build are the primary home extension specialists in North London. With decades of experience and unmatched expertise, we help you to design and create high quality extensions that come backed by warranties.
Our incredible team comprises of surveyors, architects, builders, technicians, and project managers. This allows us to provide complete project management of the entire extension process from start to finish. This includes:
- Primary survey of the location
- Architectural design of the extension
- Coordinating with the local council
- Daily on-site management of the build
- Contractual work
With Good Design and Build you can create the ultimate home extension that adds space, comfort, and value to your home and life.
How we deliver projects
Our process is simple and divided into two distinct phases with separate contracts: Design and Build. As a client you only commit to one phase at a time depending on what stage of the process you are in. Each phase consists of three stages as described below.
1. Design
This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.
2. Planning
At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.
3. Technical
Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.
4. Pre-build
90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.
5. Build
One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.
6. Handover
As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.
This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.
At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.
Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.
90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.
One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.
As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.
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Harlesden
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Fulham
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Teddington
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Leyton
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We completed this kitchen extension on Windsor Road, a charming residential street nestled in the heart of Leyton.
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Harlesden
Sellons Ave NW10 4HJ
The project included creating a master bedroom in the loft with an adjoining terrace.
Learn more
Fulham
Orbain Road SW6 7JZ
This project was completed in 2023 and the approximate budget was £101,000.
Learn more
Lambeth
Hetherington Road SW4
We completed this stunning project for our client Angus in Lambeth.
Learn more
Teddington
Station Road SW4 7PA
We completed this exciting project for our clients on Station Road, a quaint residential area in the heart of Teddington.
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Leyton
Windsor Road E10
We completed this kitchen extension on Windsor Road, a charming residential street nestled in the heart of Leyton.
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