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House extensions Bristol

Why should I have a house extension?

Design tailored
to your needs

Creates additional
living space

Increases the value of your property

Not as expensive as moving house

Planning Permission is not always required

House extensions Bristol

What’s the process?

HOUSE EXTENSIONS BRISTOL

Initial consultation

HOUSE EXTENSIONS BRISTOL

Measured survey and architectural design

HOUSE EXTENSIONS BRISTOL

Planning application

HOUSE EXTENSIONS BRISTOL

Construction drawings and Building Regulations application

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH OF THE STAGES PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW

Book your free initial consultation to discuss your options, ideas and the feasibility of the project.

*Free in Bristol area only (6 mile radius)

Book your free initial consultation to discuss your options, ideas and the feasibility of the project.

*Free in Bristol area only (6 mile radius)

FAQs

House extensions Bristol: What happens during the initial consultation?

I will arrange a visit at your property where we can discuss your project and design ideas, and evaluate the feasibility from a planning and construction point of view. I will go over all the stages that your project will follow and will then send you a detailed quote, showing all the costs including any local authority charges.

House extensions Bristol: Do I need planning permission?

Some smaller ‘domestic extensions’ may not require a planning permission application and can be carried out under ‘permitted development’. This will be assessed during our first initial consultation and when the brief is decided. Please follow this link to the government planning portal website for house extensions Bristol.

House extensions Bristol: What happens if my property is in a Conservation area?

If you are planning a house extension in a Conservation Area in Bristol you will probably need planning permission. Each local authority has its own policy so it is best to contact your local conservation officer first. Also, any alterations to a listed building, including internal ones, need approval. To prevent the loss of character of the listed building, any new house extensions Bristol need to respect the appearance, materials etc. of the original house.

House extensions Bristol: Do you have a public sewer running in your garden?

Often sewers run within private land and they can usually be found at the front, rear or side of the property. If you are planning a house extension in Bristol it is important to assess the drainage situation in your property and if you find a public sewer in your garden you will need to ask permission before starting the building work. For more information please follow this link.

House extensions Bristol: Do I need a structural engineer?

Whether or not you will need a structural engineer depends on the nature of the project. If you are planning a house extension, loft conversion, removing a chimney breast, removing internal walls and many other cases you will definitely need a structural engineer to do all the structural calculations.

House extensions Bristol: Do I need a party wall agreement for a house extension?

If you are planning to build a house extension or carry out any building work near or on your shared property boundary you will need to notify your neighbours of your intentions by serving a notice under the Party Wall Act. If you can’t come to an agreement with your neighbours you need to appoint a party wall surveyor that will prepare all the legal documents for you. For more information please follow this link.

House extensions Bristol: Do I need to submit a Building regulations application?

Once you have received the planning permission approval for your house extension, the next step is making sure you comply with Building Regulations. Your architect will provide you with a set of construction drawings that will be used to gain Building Regulations approval. These drawings are considerably more detailed than the design drawings and will contain detailed section drawings, construction materials, electrical and drainage layouts, etc. The drawing package will allow contractors to provide accurate tenders to complete the project and be used on site when building work begins.

House extensions Bristol: When can I start the building process?

You can start the building process once you have got all your permissions in place (Planning permission or similar and Building regulations applications approved).

What is CDM?

Homeowners are now responsible for the safety on their building projects. Complying with CDM 2015 will help ensure that no-one is harmed during the work, and that your building is safe to use and maintain while giving you good value. Effective planning will also help ensure that your work is well managed with fewer unexpected costs and problems. For more information please follow this link.