Connect old and new work
Brickwork, mortar, rooflines and interior finishes should make the addition feel considered rather than attached as an afterthought.
Start with the everyday
A larger footprint changes how the whole house works
An extension often sits alongside changes to the existing rooms. The project may also involve a new kitchen, bathroom work, roof alterations, larger doors, patios or drainage.
The first conversation is practical. Which rooms need to stay open? What services are affected? What other work makes sense at the same time? A clear scope makes it easier to organise the trades in the right order.
Coordinate the trades
Structural work, services, plastering, kitchens and finishes need room to happen in a sensible sequence.
Keep the house usable
Where a household needs to remain at home, access, safety and daily tidying need to be discussed early on.
A useful first call
Tell us what needs more space
Explain what you would like to change, what must stay usable, and whether other parts of the house are due for work. We can then talk about the scope rather than guessing from a single room.
Discuss an extension