North East Home Extensions
Building a house extension is one of the most popular ways of adding some extra space to your home. It can substantially improve your living comfort, give you more space, and last but not least, it will also raise the value of your property.
House Extensions
These types of extensions adjoin the existing building and potentially provide significant extra space. Building regulations approval will definitely be required, and in most instances, a planning permission too.


Sunrooms
Similar to a conservatory, but with a solid roof and more wall, thus creating a space that’s easier to heat and more usable throughout the year.
Over-structure Extensions
Built on top of the existing structure, often a garage. Might require a structural reinforcement to ensure foundation and load-bearing walls are suitable.


Porches
A relatively small attachment at the front of the house, often not requiring planning permission unless in a conservation area or in a listed building. Building regulations approval might be required.

House Extensions
These types of extensions adjoin the existing building and potentially provide significant extra space. Building regulations approval will definitely be required, and in most instances, a planning permission too.

Sunrooms
Similar to a conservatory, but with a solid roof and more wall, thus creating a space that’s easier to heat and more usable throughout the year.

Over-structure Extensions
Built on top of the existing structure, often a garage. Might require a structural reinforcement to ensure foundation and load-bearing walls are suitable.

Porches
A relatively small attachment at the front of the house, often not requiring planning permission unless in a conservation area or in a listed building. Building regulations approval might be required.
The Process
You may choose to have an architect or architectural technician draw up plans for the builders to follow, rather than hire a firm to design and build your extension. Architectural drawings may come in around £500 to £1,000 depending on the scale and complexity of the work – for more information, read our guide on how much an architect costs. Planning permission is not always necessary for an extension project, but in some cases you may need permission from your local authority, which can be around £200 depending on your circumstances, such as if you live in a conservation area. Check out our guide on planning permission. Building regulations are the standards to which all construction projects must adhere and are essential for all building projects in the UK. Building Regulations are designed to ensure buildings are safe, structurally sound, and water and energy efficient. The cost will vary depending on the size of the build and the type of work being carried out, but will typically be between £300 and £500.
The preparing of the site and digging of foundations is essential to making sure the extension is built safely and with structural integrity. Though costs for this phase are difficult to separate out, if there are complications at this stage, such as having to move drains or deal with tree roots, it can slow down the process and increase the cost.
This is where the main building takes place, building the basic structure with either brick and block or a timber frame. A roof is built, and interior elements such as plasterboard and a subfloor are added to ensure a watertight structure. Costs here are typically related to the size of the build. Nowadays, both brick and blockwork or timber frame extensions are at a similar price point, so while they may have various advantages and drawbacks in certain situations, the main building material choice should not be too much of a cost consideration for the average extension job.
Fitting out the extension with features like skirting boards, doors, electrical sockets and switches, as well as necessities like radiators. The costs of all of these will depend on whether you want to purchase high-end materials or not. Sliding or bifold doors can cost thousands of pounds per metre, while simple French doors will cost much less.
There is no upper limit to what you can spend when finishing the extension – every individual element will have a wildly different cost, from cheap carpet that is a few pounds per square metre, to imported marble tiles that will costs hundreds of pounds to cover the same space. Costs will also increase significantly if you are adding a new kitchen or bathroom to the extended space. As a benchmark, a new kitchen could cost between £7,000 and £25,000, while a bathroom could cost between £3,000 and £10,000.
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Why Choose Us?
Brickwork Direct became a limited company back in 2003 and over the years we have grown from strength to strength. Overall our company has 100+ years of bricklaying experience across all sectors, including building extensions. We provide an open and professional service to all clients no matter how big or small the project is.
Our time-served, experienced, bricklayers provide a first class build and we take utmost pride in the finish – and our pledge to deliver on time, on budget, with zero defects. Repeat business and recommendations lie at the heart of our diverse customer base, we are cost effective, with fantastic feedback and reviews.