Should you move or extend your home? In this current economic climate, many people are facing challenges such as high living costs, borrowing costs, construction costs, and an uncertain housing market. As a result, the decision of whether to move or extend one’s current home is far from easy. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer… Read more »
How much does a residential architect cost? As a basic rule of thumb for private residential projects, a residential architect typically charges between 10-15% of the construction cost for full architectural services. This can be reduced to 3.5% – 5.25% if you use your architect for the initial design stage only*. *You may opt… Read more »
Extension above by Prue, architectural designer from Barnet, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. Should you go small? Finding a design professional for your project, particularly if you’ve never embarked on a building project before, can be overwhelming. For private home projects such as extensions, renovations and self-builds, small architecture… Read more »
What is the 4 year rule – planning permission? If your property does not have the required planning permission, there are four years in which your local council can take enforcement action to remedy the breach. The four years start from when the development is substantially complete. What is the 10 year rule? You… Read more »
In today’s remote work era, achieving the perfect work-life balance is more important than ever. One of the best ways to create a productive yet relaxing work environment is by investing in a garden office building. A well-designed garden office offers the ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and separation from home life, allowing you to… Read more »
Prefabrication and modular construction are both off-site construction methods that involve building components in a controlled factory environment, which are then transported to the construction site for assembly. They are becoming increasingly popular for homeowners looking to expand their living space. What’s the difference between a prefab extension and a modular extension? Prefabrication generally… Read more »
Extension design above by Amos, architect from Islington, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. You may be considering applying for planning for a mansard roof extension if your existing loft space is not high enough or the wrong shape for a straight conversion or dormer extension. What is a mansard roof… Read more »
Extension design above by Gareth, architect from Haringey, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. Before we answer the question, ‘Do I need a party wall surveyor’, we’ll address the more important question, ‘Do I need to serve a party wall notice?’ as you may not require a surveyor if… Read more »
We’ve rounded up some of the best architects for affordable house extensions in the UK. Will – Residential architect in Brighton (click on his name above to view his full profile and shortlist his practice for your project) My name is Will, I am an architect and designer, as well as… Read more »
We’ve rounded up some of the best architects for house extensions in the UK. 1. Simon – Extension architect in London (click on their name above to view their full profile and shortlist them for your project) ‘We are a small design led practice specialising in residential work. We won the Best Extension at… Read more »
