Home Extensions
By Edgehill Builders Ltd
A Complete Home Extension Service
Edgehill Builders Ltd specialise in constructing beautiful home extensions of all shapes and sizes to add value and space to your home. Development rules for home extensions have recently been relaxed in England making it easier than ever for many homeowners to extend their home and receive automatic planning approval. This has opened the door to homeowners across the Liverpool and Wirral areas to extend their homes much more easily.
The amount you can extend will be dependent on the type of your property for example semi-detached and detached houses can extend much more than terrace properties. Even if planning permission is needed Edgehill Builders Ltd will assist you throughout the process.
A new home extension will make your home much more appealing to potential buyers while also increasing the value of your property. A home extension is the perfect option for homeowners requiring more space for family or wanting to change the way they use their home.
Single Storey Extensions
Wrap-around Extensions
Multi-Storey Extensions
Design & Build Services
Kitchen Extensions
Kitchen Extensions is a small compact development that extends your available kitchen space. By far the cheapest extension solution, a kitchen extension will provide you with the space you need to install a much better-quality kitchen in your home.
Single Storey Extensions
A single-storey extension is perfect for increasing the available space in the ground level of your property, these are by far the most popular extension type. Single-storey extensions will allow you to develop a large open plan kitchen or living area, opening your home for countless opportunities. A single-storey extension makes homes much more appealing to any potential buyers.
Wrap-around Extensions
Wrap-around extensions are a great development option for semi-detached and detached homes that have space to build to the rear and side of the property. A wrap-around extension not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also provides you with much more utility. As well as receiving the benefits and space of single-storey extension you will also gain the space to the side of your home perfect for a bathroom, utility room or additional bedroom.
Multi-Storey Extensions
Multi-storey Extensions are the largest home extension choice and will extend your home across multiple areas proving room for your kitchen / living area and additional bathrooms and toilets upstairs. Multi-storey extensions are perfect for homeowners looking to increase their space without moving property and will often significantly increase the value of your home.
Extension Roofs
When developing your extension you will get to choose the type of roof used. You can opt for a pitched tiled roof or a flat roofing system depending on your preference. Edgehill Builders are skilled at installing multiple roof types for extensions of any size. All extension roofs can utilise sky lights or sky pods to maximise natural light within your new room.
Choose Your Roof Type
Edgehill Builders Ltd offer you a variety of roofing types to fit within your development budget.
Tiled Roofs
Tiled roofs will allow your home extension to have a pitched design and make it look like a seamless addition to your homes’ aesthetic. Pitched tiled roofs are the most expensive roofing option but do however provide you with the longest life span with clay tiles lasting up to 80 years, if well maintained. Tiled roofs are incredibly energy efficient insulating your room and helping your save money on energy bills.
- Long Lasting
- Durable
- Energy Efficient
- Clay Tiles
- Slate Tiles
- Concrete Tiles
GRP (Fireglass) Roofs
GRP (Fibreglass Roof) is a flat roofing system perfect for covering any low-rise development. A Fibreglass roof is by far the best-looking flat roofing solution providing you with a flat surface that can last more than 20 years. GRP roofs are completely water- and flame-resistant offering large amounts of protection for your home. Flat roofs can be cut into a variety of spaces sizes making it a perfect solution roofing solution to any construction that has a more unusual shape.
- Cheaper Than Pitched Alternatives
- Up to 20 Year Life Span
- Water Resistant
- Flame Resistant
Sky Pods & Sky Lights
Both pitched and flat roofing choices can utilise either a sky pod or sky lights to maximise natural light within your new extension. Sky pods and sky lights act like a window using the best glazing to provide your home with light without reducing its energy efficiency.
Bifold Doors
Take your development to the next level with the inclusion of Bifold Doors. Bi-fold doors are quickly becoming on of the most sought-after home features for modern homeowners across the UK. These doors allow you to completely open your home to the outdoors during the summer months while also providing you with unrivalled energy efficient all year round.
A Bi-fold door can completely transform the feel of your new development offering easy opening control using glide track rail systems. These doors despite being mostly glazed are also incredibly secure meaning you won’t be sacrificing security for aesthetics.
Planning Assistance
If planning permission is needed for your next home extension development, then Edgehill Builders Ltd can assist you throughout the process. We know what to include or exclude in your plans to give you the best chance of having a successful application. We can complete your plans inhouse working with an architect to include all your desired features that will still have the best possible chance of approval once submitted.
Edgehill Builders Ltd have been helping homeowners across the Wirral & Liverpool areas obtain planning permission for years. Our input will make the process easier for you.
Project Managed Build
The construction of your new home extension will be completed by our expert team of builders to the highest standards. We will ensure the quality of our work by assigning a project manager to your development who will oversee the entire process. Our project managers are incredibly experienced with decades of experience in the construction sector. Your personal project manager will be your point of contact for your new development, while also ensuring it runs to schedule and within your budget.
Home Extension FAQ
Will My Extension Add Value to My Home?
Yes, in most cases a new home extension can add significant value to your home. The increase will be dependent on a variety of factors such as the quality of the work, materials used and the size of the extension. As a rule, you should not invest more in your home extension than the value it will add to your home.
*** Be sure to make note of the ceiling price of homes in your area. Some areas may mean that a home extension will not add value if your home is already at its ceiling price.
How Should I Prepare for Construction?
To prepare for your development with us please ensure there is access to the work site and no debris or cars in the way, as a lot of materials will need to be moved on the site.
Do I Have to Leave My Home While You Build My Extension?
No, you will not have to vacate your home while we are building.
Can I Remove a Tree for My Extension?
Often trees can be removed however you may need a tree preservation order before the tree is altered or removed. If your tree is in a conservation order you may not be able to remove it. It is best to contact your local council if you want as tree removed.
What is a Contingency Budget?
Contingency budgets are always recommended whenever you are making any large-scale home improvements. This is you budgeting to have extra money if something goes wrong, or you want to make alterations to the development. A good contingency budget is often 10-20% of the total cost.
Should I Inform My Neighbours of My Extension?
Yes, it is a good idea to inform them of your new extension so they aware of any obstructions that may occur within the development. If access is needed to your neighbours’ land to access your property you will need their full permission. Please see Party Wall Agreements for more information.
How Close to My Boundary Can My Extension Be?
Under permitted development rights you can build up to 50mm of your neighbours’ boundary. In the design phase you should see that your extension does not intrude on their natural light, enclose their property, or be considered a loss of privacy.
Do I Need an Architect for My Extension?
Yes, an architect will be required to create the plans for your extension prior to planning submission. If you use the Edgehill Builders Ltd design & build service, these plans are completed for you by our architect.
How Long Do Extensions Take to Build?
A smaller single storey extension will take around 3-4 months to complete while multi-storey extensions can take more than 6 months.
Is Your Work Guaranteed?
Edgehill Builders Ltd will guarantee their work on extensions built by us. You will be informed of the duration of your guarantee prior to your booking. Any products used will also have a manufacturers warranty.
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