Category Archives: Extensions

Get Ahead of the Crowd: Why January Planning Wins in Home Renovations

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Oliver Dempsey

The turn of the new year brings a unique opportunity, especially for homeowners looking to revamp their spaces. January, often a quieter month following the Christmas hustle, is the perfect time to channel your energy into planning a home renovation … Continue reading →

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House Extension Cost Survey 2023

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Oliver Dempsey

A great way to increase your living space is to go for a house extension. There are various reasons you might have for considering a house extension.  These could range from expanding your kitchen, incorporating an additional living or dining … Continue reading →

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House Extension Cost Survey 2018

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, recently we did a House Extension Cost Survey with some of our tradesmen. The question was how much would it cost to build an average 40m2 single story rear extension excluding VAT with apex roof finished to a … Continue reading →

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Broken Plan Living: 3 Ways to Achieve It

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Lorna S

Have you heard of ‘broken plan living’? It’s become quite popular in the last two years and is perfect if you want the convenience and space of open plan living yet wish to retain a feeling of traditional separate rooms … Continue reading →

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8 Ideas for a Stylish Front Porch

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lorna S

The first two houses I owned didn’t have porches. They were Victorian red-brick terraced houses with small front gardens and the absence of a porch meant that occasionally, we had to stand in the pouring rain while struggling with a … Continue reading →

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What Home Improvements Increase The Resale Value Of Your Home?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Lorna S

When making improvements to your home, you will probably want the reassurance that you’re also adding value to your house, that you’re making it more attractive to potential purchasers and that you’re not doing anything to devalue your home.

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What You Need To Know About Building A House Extension

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Lorna S

  You’ve decided that you need a bigger house. Whether you need more bedrooms for children, a couple of rooms on the ground floor for an elderly parent, or you’re working from home now so need an office, extending your … Continue reading →

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