Single-storey extensions are among the most common and straightforward ways to add living space, suitable for all property types—including bungalows, detached and semi-detached houses, terraced homes, and ground-floor flats. Popular options include rear extensions, kitchen extensions, wrap-around extensions, front porches, and accessible extensions.

Each project is tailored to the client’s lifestyle and needs, whether creating open-plan spaces, adding utility rooms, making room for a home office, or improving accessibility. Design choices are guided by both function and budget.

The practice has delivered several successful single-storey extensions across London and surrounding counties, offering full services from planning and permitted development applications to building regulations drawings and support with construction partners. Clients are encouraged to browse past projects for inspiration.

A double-storey extension provides extra space on both the ground and first floors, offering significant improvements to daily living and adding substantial property value. Each project is highly individual, requiring careful architectural consideration—especially regarding roof design, neighbour privacy, light impact, and planning constraints. Rear and side double-storey extensions must be designed sensitively to avoid overlooking or overshadowing neighbouring homes.

The practice has extensive experience designing and securing approval for double-storey extensions across London and surrounding counties. They provide a complete service, from planning or permitted development applications to building regulations drawings and support in finding suitable construction partners. Homeowners can explore previous double-storey projects for ideas and inspiration.

Many homeowners need additional space across multiple floors—ground, first, loft, or even a second floor—and sometimes choose to convert a garage into a living area, utility room, or home office. As families grow or adapt to more home-based work, creating extra living space and additional bedrooms can greatly improve lifestyle and increase property value.

Every extension project is unique. Designs vary significantly depending on the property and must consider factors like roof design, neighbour privacy, impact on light, and how the extension blends with the existing house. Larger or multi-storey extensions require careful planning to avoid overlooking neighbours, while garage conversions may involve changes to the front façade. Because of this complexity, working with a professional architect is highly beneficial.

The practice has extensive experience designing a wide range of extensions and securing council approvals across London and surrounding counties. They offer complete services—from planning or permitted development applications to building regulations drawings and assistance with construction partners. Homeowners are encouraged to browse past multi-extension projects for inspiration.

Outbuildings have grown in popularity as lifestyles evolve, serving a wide range of purposes—from simple sheds and garden rooms to home offices and annexes. Each project is unique, shaped by the individual needs of the household. Some outbuildings qualify under permitted development, while others require full planning permission, especially when height, size, or intended use (such as overnight accommodation) is involved. Outbuildings designed for sleeping are typically classed as annexes and always require planning approval.

The practice has extensive experience delivering a variety of outbuildings and annexes across London and surrounding counties. They provide full services, including planning or permitted development applications, building regulations drawings, and support in finding suitable construction partners. Clients can explore completed projects for inspiration when planning their own.

A garage conversion is a cost-effective way to create valuable living space, especially when the garage is mainly used for storage. It can be transformed into a home office, larger kitchen with utility, front room, playroom, gym, or even an annex. One major benefit is that it adds ground-floor space without reducing garden area.

Every conversion is different. Some garage conversions fall under permitted development, while others require planning permission, but all must comply with building regulations. Requirements vary depending on existing foundations, wall construction, and future plans—such as adding a second storey later. Because conversions often involve reconfiguring the ground floor layout, professional architectural guidance is highly beneficial.

The practice has extensive experience delivering garage conversions across London and surrounding counties. Services include planning or permitted development applications, building regulations drawings, and support in finding suitable construction partners. Clients can explore previous garage conversion projects for inspiration.

A dropped kerb is a lowered section of pavement that allows vehicles to safely cross from the road to a driveway. It is legally required for vehicle access to a property.

If you live on a public road, installing a dropped kerb requires permission from your County Council, which ensures it does not pose risks to road users or damage the pavement. Depending on the location, you may also need planning permission from your local council, especially if your property is on a classified road (A, B, or C). Approval typically requires sufficient driveway space to park a vehicle safely.