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Advice for Medway & Kent homeowners
Straight-talking guides on planning, costs, lofts, steels and living through a build — written from real site experience.
Extensions and costs
What changes the price, how long programmes take, and how extension types differ.
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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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