More room without a disjointed addition
Garden routes considered
We plan doors, furniture and circulation as parts of the same layout.
Junctions kept weatherproof
We detail roof, damp and drainage connections where old meets new.
Certification coordinated
We arrange relevant inspections through the build and at completion.
Open the back of the house to better use
A rear house extension can turn a cramped kitchen and separate dining room into one useful family space, while bringing the garden into clearer view. We plan the depth, roof form and glazing around daylight, furniture and the route outdoors. Large doors may strengthen the garden connection, but wall space for storage and appliances still matters. We also consider how the addition meets the original building. Foundation levels, damp-proof courses, drainage and the structural opening all need to work together, while floors and finishes must continue neatly from old to new.
A defined sequence from survey to sign-off
We begin with a measured survey and review the likely approval route. After design and structural information are settled, construction moves through excavation, foundations, drainage and shell work. We form the structural opening in a supported sequence, then make the enlarged building weatherproof before internal trades take over. Damp-proofing, roof junctions and service connections are inspected at the appropriate stages. Fit-out, making good and decoration follow before snagging and final certification. This order keeps the existing home protected while the rear of it is being changed quite substantially.
Frequently asked questions
How deep should a rear extension be?
The useful depth depends on the plot, planning route, desired room layout and daylight left within the original house. We test the design against furniture, circulation and the relationship with the garden.
Can you create a large opening to the old house?
Yes, subject to structural design. We coordinate calculations, temporary support and the specified steelwork before removing the original wall. Building-control inspection is arranged while key structural details remain visible.
How do you keep the property weatherproof?
We plan the sequence so foundations and the new shell progress before the main opening is fully integrated. Roof coverings, glazing and external junctions are completed in a controlled order to limit exposure.