From the workshop floor
Practical advice on extensions, lofts, planning permission and home design — written by the team that builds them, not by content marketers.
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FEATURED DESIGN Should you move or extend? A practical guide for London homeowners
A simple framework for the move-vs-extend decision in South West London — comparing real costs, timelines, stamp duty, disruption and resale uplift. With current 2026 numbers.
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DESIGN 22 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
Types of house extensions explained — a London homeowner guide
Single-storey, double-storey, side-return, wrap-around — which extension type suits your home and your goals? A practical breakdown with cost ranges and planning notes for South West London.
DESIGN 15 Apr 2021 · 2 min read
6 reasons to extend your London terraced house
Beyond the obvious — light, layout, lifestyle and resale value. Six reasons most London terrace owners are better off extending than moving, with realistic costs and timelines.
DESIGN 25 Jul 2017 · 2 min read
New build versus extension — which is right for your London plot?
Most homeowners default to extending. Sometimes a full new build is the better answer — financially, architecturally and emotionally. How to know which side of the line you are on.
DESIGN 25 Jun 2017 · 2 min read
Single or double-storey extension? How to choose for your London home
Single-storey extensions are simpler and cheaper. Double-storey deliver more space per pound. A practical decision framework — with cost ratios, build times and planning constraints.
DESIGN 16 Jun 2016 · 5 min read
7 questions to ask before extending your London home
Preparation saves more than money — it saves regret. Seven questions every homeowner should answer before signing a contract for a London house extension.
DESIGN 31 May 2016 · 2 min read
Flat versus pitched roofs for London extensions
When a flat roof is the right choice for your extension, and when you should pitch it. Cost, light, planning context and architectural fit — explained from the build floor.
DESIGN 25 May 2016 · 2 min read
Why your London loft is the cheapest space you will ever add
A loft conversion is the only way to add a full extra floor without losing garden — and in most SW London terraces it falls under permitted development. Why a loft is usually the smartest first move.
DESIGN 25 Apr 2016 · 2 min read
Rear extension ideas — inspiration from real London builds
A curated set of completed DPSco rear extensions across South West London. Use them to clarify what you want — open kitchen, vaulted ceiling, glass roof, garden flow.
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