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Three cornerstone guides. Read the cost guide before you compare quotations, then planning and building regulations.

Cost guide How Much Does an Extension Cost in Kent? Homeowners researching an extension in Medway and surrounding Kent need more than a single internet rate. This guide explains structural shell versus… Read guide

Planning guidance Planning Permission for Extensions in Kent Get the planning route wrong and you waste months redrawing. This guide covers when Medway and Kent homeowners usually need permission —… Read guide

Building control Building Regulations for Extensions in Kent Planning gets the headlines. Building control decides whether the extension is safe, warm and properly built. This guide covers what Medway homeowners… Read guide

Extensions and costs

What changes the price, how long programmes take, and how extension types differ.

Budgeting Budgeting for an Extension in Kent A solid budget is more than a builder's number on a page. Fees, kitchens, landscaping and a contingency all sit around the… Read guide

Timelines How Long Does an Extension Take in Kent? Homeowners hear 'eight weeks' and assume keys back by half-term. Sometimes that is fair. Often the clock starts later than people think.… Read guide

Extension types Single-Storey vs Two-Storey Extension in Kent Both can transform a house. The better choice depends on bedrooms, garden depth, budget and what planning will allow on your plot.… Read guide

Wraparounds Wraparound Extensions in Kent A wraparound takes the side return and the rear garden together, creating a wide L-shaped room. It is popular on Victorian and… Read guide

Side returns Side Return Extensions in Kent That narrow strip beside a terrace kitchen is wasted on bins and spiders. Filling it in is one of the smartest small… Read guide

Conservatory or extension Conservatory vs Extension in Kent Conservatories are cheaper up front. Proper extensions cost more and usually live better year-round. If you are weighing both in Medway, here… Read guide

Garden room or extension Garden Room vs Extension in Kent A garden room keeps the main house intact. An extension grows the house itself. Both have a place in Kent — the… Read guide

Planning and building regulations

Permitted development, applications, building control, party walls and designated buildings.

Party walls Party Wall Agreements for Extensions in Kent If your extension sits near a shared wall or boundary, party wall paperwork often comes into play. Here is how it usually… Read guide

Neighbours Neighbours and Extensions in Kent Most extension rows are about communication, not brickwork. A bit of courtesy before the digger arrives saves months of tension on a… Read guide

Heritage settings Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings in Kent Parts of Rochester, some village centres and the odd Medway street sit under extra planning controls. Listed buildings add another layer. It… Read guide

Kitchens and renovations

Kitchen-diners, bathrooms and the glazing that usually comes with them.

Kitchen-diners Kitchen-Diner Extension Guide for Kent Homes Most of our Medway clients want the same thing: cook, eat and live in one bright room that opens to the garden.… Read guide

Bathrooms Bathroom Extensions in Kent Sometimes the brief is simple: another bathroom, a downstairs WC, or a wet room off the main bedroom. Extending for bathrooms needs… Read guide

Glazing Bi-Fold Doors for Extensions in Kent Bi-folds look fantastic in brochure photos. On a real Medway site they need a solid opening, a sensible threshold and somewhere for… Read guide

Structural work and construction

Load-bearing walls, steels and open-plan alterations.

Structural alterations Removing a Load Bearing Wall in Kent Open-plan living often starts with taking a wall out. Done properly with calculations and steels, it transforms how a house works. Done… Read guide

Steels Structural Steelwork for Extensions in Kent Open-plan openings and big bi-fold spans live or die on the steel design. This is the unglamorous bit that keeps the bedrooms… Read guide

Open-plan living Open-Plan Living Extensions in Kent Knocking through and extending can give you the light, social kitchen space people want. It can also create an echoey hall with… Read guide

Loft and garage conversions

Using the roof or the garage before you commit to an extension.

Dormer lofts Dormer Loft Conversion Guide for Kent A dormer adds head height and floor space a Velux-only loft cannot match. For many Medway semis and terraces it is the… Read guide

Garage conversions Garage Conversions in Kent An unused garage can become a playroom, office, gym or guest space for less upheaval than a full extension. Done properly, it… Read guide

Choosing a builder and project advice

How to compare builders and what the build feels like once it starts.

Choosing a builder Choosing an Extension Builder in Medway The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest job. If you are comparing builders across Gillingham, Rainham, Chatham or Rochester, use this checklist… Read guide

On site What to Expect During an Extension in Kent Drawings and quotes are one thing. Living with a Medway building site for a few months is another. Here is a straight… Read guide

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Advice for Medway & Kent homeowners