Here’s why summer is the best time to extend your home Property Extensions
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Wondering when the best time is to extend your home? Here's why you should consider extending in summer
The cost of building an extension is determined by a number of factors, including size, specification, and your location. You may be planning a basement conversion, a single storey extension, a downstairs toilet extension, or an extension over your garage. Whatever you have in mind, our experts will take a detailed brief in order to provide an accurate quote for the work.
In many cases, you can extend your home under Permitted Development (PD). For example, under PD you can extend a detached property by 8m to the rear, if it’s a single-storey extension, or by 3m if it’s double. Check with your local council and your extension specialist before you get too far into the planning stages, because your project may not meet all the criteria for PD.
Most insurers won’t cover any loss or damage incurred while a property is undergoing alteration or renovation. If you’re carrying out extension works and managing the project yourself, it’s worth discussing your project with an insurance provider, before any work begins. You may need to arrange a specific extension policy to cover the new works and the existing structure. It’s also worth enquiring about a 10-year structural warranty, as this can be provided on some new extension works.
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Sandown Road | South Norwood | South East London | Rear Extension My Husband and I are delighted with the work Smiley Building Services has carried out on our property. The finish was excellent and we were very happy with the service provided by Baz the project manager who was there anytime we called. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Smiley to our friends and family.
12 Apr 2025
Grove Park | Camberwell | South East London | Rear Extension From start to finish Smiley Building Services were professional and efficient. Baz and his team were just a phone call away with any problem dealt with quickly. My wife and I are really pleased the extension and enjoying the space created by Smiley Building Services. Thanks for your efforts and we’ve told all our friends about you Smiley.
12 Apr 2025
Woodmansterne Road | Streatham | London | Rear Extension We are really happy with the service that Smiley Building Services has provided and thanks to the team for totally transforming the rear of our property. Baz dealt with problems quickly and efficiently. I must mention one occasion when we discovered that half the walls that needed demolition were solid concrete instead of brick, which meant it couldn’t be knocked down quickly but needed a specialist diamond cutter. Smiley discussed the problem with us, booked the specialist and didn’t ask for any additional money. If we require anymore building work we will certainly use you again and have and will continue to recommend you to our friends.
11 Apr 2025
