House Extensions North London
“A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.” — Sydney Smith
Very reliable, courteous team of builders. We’ve used them several times over the past couple of years and never had any issues
Peter Mullahy21 September 2023Michael and his team were experienced, collaborative, professional and above all trustworthy. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations.
BK Bhana19 July 2023Really happy with the work done and the manner in which it was conducted - very happy to discuss details and have no hesitation to recommend.
simon Weitzman11 July 2023A Five Star Review for A Five Star Service I had the pleasure of dealing with Michael for a full house renovation and garden re-design. All I can say is that his dedication, efficiency and professionalism were exemplary, and his friendly and supportive attitude helped me to go through that stressful period. I would definitely recommend Michael and his team again!
Bud Alexandru5 July 2023Michael and his team have done an amazing job on our kitchen extension / whole home rewire / ground floor renovation. It feels like a new house! The quality of the workmanship is top notch, his team is highly skilled and have good attention to detail. None of this comes at the cost of speed: the work was to schedule apart from some late deliveries due to errors on our side. They are reasonably priced, trustworthy and friendly: they would be our first call for any future work
Ian Ross28 June 2023
House Extensions
Moving house can be exciting, but so can transforming your space into something completely new – without all the stress and extra expense of moving. If you have outgrown your home but want to stay in the house you love, Dream Lofts and Extensions can make that a reality.
Have an idea for an extension in your home? Or just want to discuss with an expert what is possible? Fill out our enquiry form below
What is the cost of a home extension?
In a nutshell, constructing an extension is likely to set you back approximately £1,400-£2,350 per square meter of new internal space. So, for a 30m² kitchen extension, you might be looking at an estimate ranging from £45,000 to £70,000.
If that seems a bit broad—well, it is. When you lack specific details about the extension’s design, materials, and construction plans (not to mention who’s doing the job), a general estimate is all you can get. However, the £1,500-£2,250 price range is a solid ballpark figure based on averages.
Types of extensions
There is a lot to consider when extending a house. We recommend that you read about requirements for planning permission and building regulations approval if you’re thinking about extending. You’ll also need to decide which type of extension is best for you:
Porch
A porch is one of the most affordable options to gain a little extra room. They are typically added to the front of the house and can make a dramatic difference to a cluttered hallway, as well as providing extra security. Due to their size it is unlikely that a porch will require planning permission, although it is essential to confirm this as some will.
Single storey extensions
If you have space to the side of your house then a single storey extension may be suitable. This will adjoin one wall of your house at ground level with either a flat or sloping roof that must be incorporated into the side of the existing building. A requirement for planning permission is likely but not certain, depending on the situation.
Multi-storey extension
Similarly to single storey extensions a multi-storey extension will adjoin your house on one side, but over two or more levels. This gives you a dramatic increase in space with the same footprint as a single storey extension, but there is more chance that an extension of this type will have an impact on your neighbours. For this reason it is highly likely that a multi storey extension will require planning permission.
Over-structure extension
An over-structure extension is built over the top of an existing structure; often this will be a garage, or a pre-existing extension. An over-structure extension can give you significant extra space with no added footprint, but there is a lot to consider. Dream lofts and extensions are experts in evaluating existing structures to decide if they are suitable for over-structure extension, and can strengthen supports if required.
Loft conversion
Thinking of building up? See our page on loft conversions.