HOME EXTENSIONS

REAR EXTENSIONS

A rear extension extends your home into the garden, creating additional ground-floor space for a larger kitchen, open-plan dining areas or spacious family rooms. Suitable for terraced, semi-detached and detached houses, rear extensions are ideal for homeowners looking to improve their living space

We manage the construction from foundations and structural walls to roofing, glazing and internal finishes, creating a seamless connection between your existing home and the new space. A well-designed rear extension can improve everyday living and increase your property's appeal and value.

SINGLE STOREY EXTENSIONS

A single-storey extension adds valuable ground-floor space without altering the upper floors. It is ideal for expanding kitchens, creating utility rooms, adding a home office or opening up your living and dining areas completely changing your houses dynamic and space

Suitable for many terraced, semi-detached and detached properties, construction typically includes foundations, walls, roofing, insulation, structural openings and internal finishing. Choose from flat or pitched roofs, rooflights and modern glazing to suit your property.

Single-storey extensions offer a practical way to gain more usable space and potentially enhance your home's market value by thousands

DOUBLE STOREY EXTENSIONS

A double-storey extension expands your property across two floors, providing additional living space downstairs and extra bedrooms or bathrooms upstairs. It is particularly suited to semi-detached and detached homes, as well as certain terraced properties where the layout allows.

This construction process can include foundations, structural walls, steelwork, upper-floor construction, roofing and internal finishes and altercations designed to integrate with your existing building, double-storey extensions are one of the more complex extensions to build taking more planning and construction time to do.

By increasing both living and bedroom space, a double-storey extension can accommodate growing families and improve your property's long-term functionality and appeal.

WRAP AROUND EXTENSIONS

A wrap-around extension combines a rear and side extension to create an L-shaped addition, making use of both the garden and unused side space. It is especially popular with Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses with a side return, as well as suitable semi-detached and detached properties.

Construction involves opening up existing walls, installing structural steelwork, building new foundations and walls, and incorporating roofing

Wrap-around extensions are ideal for creating large, open-plan designs, dining and living spaces, transforming narrow or outdated ground-floor layouts.

here at ALOK we found side extensions best on bungalow style buildings as it completely transforms the space make the house a lot larger and our clients agree

SIDE EXTENSIONS

A side extension uses unused land alongside your property to create additional internal space. It is particularly suitable for semi-detached and detached houses with a driveway, side passage or available side garden.

Depending on your property's layout, a side extension can accommodate a wider kitchen, utility room, dining area or additional living space. Construction follows the same principles as a rear extension

Side extensions help maximize your property's footprint, making better use of available land while potentially increasing its overall appeal and resell value

CONSERVATRY

A conservatory is a glazed extension designed to bring natural light into your home while creating a bright, garden-facing living space. Suitable for many types of properties, conservatories can be used as additional sitting rooms, dining areas or spaces for relaxing and entertainment.

We construct conservatories using suitable foundations, supporting frames, energy-efficient glazing and roof systems, with options for modern insulated roofs and improved temperature control.

A well-designed conservatory can create an attractive connection between your home and garden while providing additional usable space while being a lot more cheaper then a conventional extension

HOME EXTENSION FAQS

Which type of home extension is best for my property?

The right extension depends on your property's layout, the available land you have and how you want to use the space. Rear and single-storey extensions suit homeowners needing extra ground-floor space, while double-storey extensions provide rooms across two floors. Wrap-around extensions are popular for dethatched and terraced houses with side returns, and side extensions suit properties with unused space alongside the building or a garage they want to get rid of to make an extra room or living space.

Do home extensions add value to a property?

Yes a well-designed, professionally built extension can increase usable floor space and improve a property's appeal to potential buyers. The value added depends on the location, design, build quality, property type and overall cost of the project.

Do I need planning permission for a house extension?

Some extensions can fall under permitted development rights, while most in the UK require planning permission. Requirements depend on the property's location, size, design and any restrictions, such as conservation areas or listed-building status. Building regulations approval may also be required.

How long does it take to build a home extension?

Construction time depends on the extension's size, design, structural requirements and finishing specification. A smaller single-storey extension will generally take less time than a complex double-storey or wrap-around extension. Timescales should be confirmed following a site assessment and agreed project scope with the homeowner

Can I live in my house during the extension?

In many cases, homeowners can remain in their property during construction. However, kitchen extensions, structural alterations and major internal works may temporarily affect access, utilities or living arrangements. Careful planning and project coordination can help minimize disruption for the homeowner