FAQs

Homeowners can often continue living in their properties while a house extension is being constructed. However, this depends on the scale of the work, the rooms affected and whether essential services such as water, electricity or heating need to be…

A typical single-storey house extension may take approximately three to five months to construct, although the timeframe varies according to its size, complexity, ground conditions and finishing requirements. More substantial extensions or projects involving extensive structural work can take longer.…

The best house extension depends on your property's layout, available outdoor space and how you want to use the additional room. A single-storey rear extension is often ideal for creating an open-plan kitchen and dining area, while a side extension…

Not all house extensions require planning permission. Some single-storey rear extensions and other home improvements may fall under permitted development rights, depending on the property's location, existing alterations and the proposed extension's dimensions. However, larger extensions, properties in designated areas…

The cost of a house extension in Hampshire depends on its size, design, structural requirements, materials and interior finishes. A single-storey rear extension will typically have different costs from or a bespoke open-plan kitchen extension. Ground conditions, glazing and the…