Too little room isn't a reason to leave Not everyone who needs more space needs to move house. For most families in Bristol, a good extension is the solution to more space in the home they love. Whether you want a bigger kitchen, or a simply more room to put your feet up, take some advice from building expert in bristol builders to find out what really can be done. Here's how extensions can improve a Bristol home.

We've helped homeowners all over our city and we'd like to tell you what we'd do if we were in your position.

Why Extending Often Beats Moving

Moving incurs stamp duty, estate agent fees and removal costs, and it's not usually a doddle finding a larger property on your road. An extension means you can stay with your neighbours, your schools and your current lifestyle.

It may even increase the value of the property, so the expenditure is continuing to earn for you, well beyond the completion of the building work.

Rear Extensions for Bigger Living Spaces

How to add a new room to your home in Bristol The more popular type of extension in Bristol is a single storey rear extension. Expanding out into the garden at the rear of your property will give you a larger kitchen that fills a side return with natural light.
Many additional enhancements are also possible under permitted development, depending on your home. A preliminary survey will provide you with the preliminary conditions prior to you acquire styles.

To Bring the Garden In

Open up the bright glazed doors and rooflights, and you can have twice the footprint. You can turn all this back in summer, and the kitchen opens out onto the patio. Even on a gloomy Bristol day, it's warm and welcoming with the extra daylight.

Side Return Extensions for Terraced Homes

Chances are there is a thin alley between your house and the neighbouring one. Filling it in will enlarge your kitchen or dining room and make the entire ground floor more accessible.

Rooflights are a nice feature in here, bringing the light into an otherwise dark centre of the house.

Double-Storey Extensions for Extra Bedrooms

If space is what you're after, then building up and out is an option. Incorporate a double-storey extension to put an extra bedroom and bathroom above with additional room downstairs.

It shares foundations and roof work, so this makes it often more cost-effective per square metre than doing two jobs. It does require some planning to take neighbours' daylight and street appeal into consideration.

Why a Local Builder Is Worth Considering

There are plenty of benefits to having a local builder bristol on your side, from having an understanding of the area and the types of properties in it, to being close enough if you need them.

We are located in Fishponds and serve all Bristol postcodes as well as South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Being local helps us make realistic assessments of our work on older properties, in conservation areas and where access is restricted and our teams have a reputation to uphold.

Planning Permission and Building Regulations

Planning rules also vary from street to street, and Bristol has numerous conservation areas that limit development even further. Meanwhile, building regulations govern aspects of construction such as fire safety, insulation, drainage and construction methods.

Our design stage incorporates planning and building regulations, so nothing will blindside you half way through the project. We are also fully insured and CSCS registered, providing our clients with reassurance from the very first visit.

Get Clear, Fixed Pricing

A great quote is clear and concise and leaves no loose ends. We provide free, no-obligation quotes and will give you a firm written price before any work is carried out so you can plan your finances and know exactly what is being spent on.

A Guarantee You Can Rely On

Our structural work is warrantied for 10 years, with the project concluding with a snagging, sign-off and thorough handover. You'll have the same project manager that you met at your first consultation, to finish with the final walkthrough. We have our own in house trades to complete our work to ensure no third parties are involved. We are proud to have a 5.0 google rating.

Next Steps With Estrada Developments

There are four stages to our process: A free consultation & survey Design (including planning & building regulation consent) Construction (including all of our trades under one roof) Snagging, sign off & handover.

Speak to us if you are ready to discuss your project for a free quote. Share your plans with us and we'll tell you how to turn that room of dreams into a space that adds to your home and your life.