If your kitchen feels cramped or disconnected, a kitchen-living extension offers a practical solution. Our team designs and builds kitchen extensions in St Albans that feel open, functional and tailored to your lifestyle.
We design and build house extensions in St Albans, delivering practical solutions for growing families and modern living. From kitchen extensions to full double-storey builds, our team manages the entire process in-house.
If your home is starting to feel cramped or no longer suits your lifestyle, a house extension can provide the space you need without the disruption of moving.
We help homeowners understand what type of extension will work best for their property, whether that’s a rear, side return or double-storey extension. Our advice is honest, practical and focused on long-term value.
From rear and side return extensions to full wrap-around or double-storey builds, each option offers different advantages. This section helps you understand what each type is best suited for.
We know extending your home can feel daunting. That’s why we follow a clear process designed to keep things organised, transparent and stress-free from start to finish.
We discuss ideas, assess feasibility and measure your space to understand what’s possible.
You’ll see how your extension will look and feel before any work begins.
We provide a clear, fixed-scope quote with no hidden surprises.
We take care of planning and permissions so you don’t have to.
Our team manages the full build, keeping you informed at every stage.
We complete all final finishes so your new space is ready to use immediately.
Permitted development (PD) allows certain house extensions to be built without full planning permission, as long as they meet specific size, height and design limits set by planning regulations.
Many kitchen and side return extensions in St Albans fall under permitted development. We assess your property and confirm whether PD applies before design begins, ensuring everything is compliant from the start.
Full planning permission is required for some house extensions, depending on their size, location or impact on neighbouring properties.
Where planning permission is required, we manage the full process — from drawings and submissions to responding to council feedback — helping your extension move forward smoothly.
If your kitchen feels cramped or disconnected, a kitchen-living extension offers a practical solution. Our team designs and builds kitchen extensions in St Albans that feel open, functional and tailored to your lifestyle.
From planning permission and Party Wall matters to timelines and building regulations, these FAQs are designed to give you a clear understanding of what’s involved in a house extension project and how we support you throughout the process.
If your extension affects a shared wall or is built close to a neighbouring property, the Party Wall Act may apply.
This involves notifying neighbours and, in some cases, appointing surveyors.
We can advise early on whether this applies and guide you through the process to avoid disputes or delays.
Yes. All extension projects must comply with building regulations, even when planning permission isn’t required.
We coordinate building control inspections and ensure all work meets current standards for structure, insulation, drainage and safety.
Timescales vary depending on the size and complexity of the extension.
As a general guide, single-storey extensions typically take around 10–14 weeks to build, while double-storey extensions can take 16–20 weeks or more.
Design and planning stages are completed before construction begins, and we provide realistic timelines as part of our quoting process.
Not all house extensions require planning permission.
Many single-storey rear or side return extensions can fall under permitted development, provided they meet size, height and location criteria.
However, larger extensions, double-storey builds or properties in conservation areas usually require full planning permission.
We assess your property at the outset and advise on the correct route, handling the planning process on your behalf where required.
Yes. We provide in-house 3D modelling so you can see exactly how your extension will look and function before any work begins.
This helps refine layouts, lighting and flow, ensuring the final design meets your expectations before moving into the build phase.
Permitted development allows certain extensions to be built without submitting a full planning application, but strict limits apply.
Full planning permission offers greater design flexibility but involves a formal application and approval process.
Understanding the difference early helps avoid delays.
Our team explains both options clearly and ensures your extension complies with all local requirements.
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