Month: January 2024

This is often the first question we get asked! We understand every client wants to receive quality and value so we’ve put together this guide to help you plan for costs, and gain familiarity with the variables which affect price.

We recommend budgeting between £1,000 – £2,000 per square metre. Obviously, there is quite a difference here, however this covers both single and double height structures, options for building materials and the amount of glazing incorporated etc.

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If you happen to be in the market for a house extension right now and are looking for something a bit more innovative and creative than those brick and glass single storey extensions that most of your friends seem to have signed up to, then take a look at some of the following house extension design ideas. We can’t take credit for these particular examples – which were all designed by other architects – but it does illustrate the possibilities for an extension when you work with an architectural designer like BDS.

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A cardinal rule of architects and architectural designers is never to advertise specific prices online, not that we have anything to hide, but because no two extensions are the same. So many variables come into play – such as materials, location, access, soil type and timeframe – that two superficially similar extensions could end up varying quite widely in cost. Continue reading “How Much Do Two Storey Extensions Typically Cost Per Square Metre?”

Extending your home can transform your lifestyle and add value to your property. With some careful planning and expert design, extending is a positive investment; increasing the value of your home by more than the costs involved. So how much does it cost to build an extension?  Continue reading “Planning The Cost Of Building Your Ideal Home Extension”

So you are seriously considering the possibility of adding an extension to your humble abode?  Great idea. It will certainly cost you far less money – not to mention hassle – than moving home altogether if the reason you are tentatively planning that new extension is to achieve more space for you and your family. Continue reading “7 Incredible Two Storey Extension Designs To Take Your Home To Another Level”

The foundations for your much-anticipated brand new kitchen, dining or bedroom extension may not be visible to the naked eye, but their importance cannot be over-stated. And yet, when it comes to working out how deep foundations for a single storey extension need to be, there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer. Continue reading “Calculating The Depth Of Foundations For Single Storey Extensions”

Happily, for most of us looking to expand our current living space it’s possible to consider various types of home extensions without planning permission. In other words, we don’t require our local authority’s approval – provided we stay within their stipulated guidelines.

There are exceptions, of course, such as extensions to listed buildings and properties sitting within a conservation area. But, for the vast majority of home owners it’s possible to just go right ahead and contact your preferred architectural designer. He or she will then be able to advise on whether or not your proposed home extension falls within your council’s own building regulations (guidelines may differ slightly between different local authorities).

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Once you’ve made the decision that it makes more sense to build an extension onto your existing property than move home altogether, the next step is to find out exactly how much this is going to cost.

And that’s why, in this article, we have researched the various types of extension you can consider for your home, and how much you can expect to pay for each. Continue reading “Architectural Design Fees For Small Home Extensions – What Should You Pay?”

Getting an extension built onto your existing home is all about creating more space. But if you’re a family who likes to spend time together then it’s all about giving you a certain type of space. And that means looking at your lifestyles both individually and together as a family. Continue reading “Achieve A Spacious Family Home With A House Extension Architectural Designer”

Moving into a new home can give you a fresh start, but what if you’ve always loved the home you’ve lived in? There are two main ways that you can get more space in your home and start anew; either decide to move house or extend your existing home. Each option comes with advantages and disadvantages, ranging from relative costs to property space. Below are some of the most important things to consider to help you choose whether you should move house or extend your property. Continue reading “Move House Or Extend – What’s Involved?”