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The edgy and trendy area of Hackney boasts of a bustling nightlife and strong community vibes. Naturally, the area has attracted many young people eager to put down roots in a place they love to call home.

However, changing needs and lifestyles, together with growing families, can often lead to cramped living spaces and overflowing rooms, which make for an uncomfortable living arrangement. This is where home extensions come in.

Home extensions allow homeowners to increase the living space within their homes, while also adding value to their properties.

Home extensions can be designed to suit the specific needs and modern lifestyles of homeowners and are therefore akin to enabling property owners to design and create a part of their own home.

However, to build the ultimate extension, it is crucial to select the best home extension specialists who can guide you through this process and provide you with everything you need to make this process smooth and hindrance-free.

Home extensions create the extra space required within your home without the cost and inconvenience of moving houses. They are the perfect solution to add space, comfort, and value to your home while taking into account your specific needs and budget.

Based on the area available, and the specific requirements of the homeowner, a variety of house extension options are available that may be categorised into:

Rear extensions

These extensions utilise the area at the rear of a property and are immensely popular with homeowners. This is because rear extensions tend to create a wide range of possibilities to increase the living space within the home. Some of these options include kitchen extensions, guest rooms, or even office pods.

Side return extensions

These extensions utilise the area that runs along the side of a property as well as a portion of the rear area. Side return extensions are a budget-friendly option to increase the living area within a property without using up too much of the valuable garden space. These extensions are incredibly versatile to create additional rooms and indoor-outdoor connections.

 

Wrap around extensions

These extensions are essentially a combination of rear and side extensions that create an L-shaped structure that ‘wraps’ around the property. Wrap around extensions add incredible width and depth, and are therefore ideal for creating multiple rooms, large kitchen-diners, or even open floor plans.

Multi-storey Extensions

Depending on the original structure of the building, multi-storey extensions are a cost-effective alternative to single-storey extensions. This is because, multi-storey extensions allow homeowners to essentially double the square footage of an extension without doubling the roofing and excavation costs involved. This allows homeowners to create additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or even high-ceilinged living spaces.

Home extensions in Hackney require planning permission only if they do not fall under permitted developments.

Permitted developments include developments and extensions that meet specific criteria and dimensions. Some of these criteria include:

  • Side extensions must be single-storied and must not exceed more than half the width of the original house.
  • Extensions must not be higher than the highest part of the existing roof.
  • The materials used on the exterior of the extension must be similar in appearance to the materials used on the exterior of the original house.
  • Extensions must not take up more than half the land around the original house.

Extensions that do not comply with the specifications of permitted developments, as well as those built on properties listed in conservation areas, will require planning permission.

Approval for planning permission takes up to eight weeks, and requires the submission of a comprehensive application which should include detailed structural diagrams of the proposed extension.

In addition, building regulations approval and party wall agreements must also be considered, to ensure that every aspect of the extension build complies with building guidelines and standards.

Good Design and Build oversees this entire process for our clients. From the initial survey of the location and the submission of the requisite applications, to coordinating with the local authorities and securing the necessary approvals.

In keeping with the architecture and the structural integrity of the buildings in Hackney, some of the more popular styles of home extensions feature:

Kitchen extensions

A simple solution to modernise and add incredible value to a property is to invest in a kitchen extension. Kitchen extensions are perfect for recreating the favourite room of your home into a bright, warm, and inviting space perfect for hosting family dinners.

Garage conversions

An easy way to convert the often, ill-used and obsolete garage space, into valuable living space, is through garage conversions. The garage area can be incorporated into the interior layout of the property or be used to create guest rooms, playrooms, home offices, or utility rooms.

Loft conversions

Loft conversions are incredible options to add extra rooms and value to a home in an affordable manner. The versatility of loft conversions allows property owners to individualise the design based on their requirements.

Refurbishments

Not all homes need an extension to be upgraded. Using the existing space and remodelling it by creating new floor plans and redesigning rooms to optimise their potential can have an incredible impact on the layout and functional space available.

Naturally, the final style chosen will be based on the client’s needs and requirements, and space availability.

House extensions are a cost-effective alternative to acquiring more living space without moving houses. And the cost of a house extension itself is dependent upon a number of variables including:

  • The design/ complexity of extension
  • The size of the extension
  • Location
  • Groundwork
  • Building Materials
  • Fittings and fixtures
  • Specialists’ fees

As such, home extensions in and around Hackney can range from £35,000 to £ 140,000.

Good Design and Build provide free consultations and free quotations for proposed home extensions. This allows homeowners to create their ideal extensions within their specific budgets.

By considering the process involved and the comprehensive planning and management required, it is vital to choose the right home extension specialist.

This is why Good Design and Build are the ideal extension builders for extensions in Hackney.

Our incredible team comprises of architects, surveyors, builders, technicians, and project managers, who ensure that every aspect of the design and build is carefully implemented, while offering complete project management of the entire extension process from start to finish.

Our unmatched expertise and decades of experience, combined with infinite passion and professionalism, enable us to create stunning extensions of high quality that come backed by warranties.

Don't move. Extend in style

We can save you the hassle that comes with moving not to mention the heavy stamp duty! Adding an extra loft bedroom or enlarging the living kitchen dining space on ground floor is an economical way of transforming your home to suit growing needs. The projects can range from £40-100K depending on your requirements and can be completed within 8-16 weeks.

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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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