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- Updated 12 Jul 2026
FEATURED DESIGN 6 reasons to extend your London terraced house
A good extension does more than add floor area. It can bring light into a dark terrace, fix an awkward layout and give your family room to grow — without leaving the neighbourhood you love.
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PLANNING 1 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
House Extension Costs: What to Budget for Before You Build
Planning a house extension is exciting. It can give you more space, improve the way your home works and add long-term value to your property. But before you start thinking about glazing, kitchen layouts, flooring or bi-fold doors, there is one important question to answer.
DESIGN 1 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Rear Extension Ideas for London Homes: Practical Inspiration Before You Build
A rear extension is one of the most popular ways to create more space in a London home. It can transform a dark kitchen, connect the house with the garden and create the open-plan living space many older terraced and semi-detached homes were never designed to have. But the best rear extension is not just the biggest one.
DESIGN 5 May 2026 · 9 min read
7 questions to ask before extending your house
A successful extension starts long before construction. These seven questions will help you define the right brief, set a realistic budget and avoid expensive surprises.
DESIGN 20 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
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.
DESIGN 22 Jan 2026 · 3 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 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 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.
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