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Extensions advice
Advice on house extensions in Surrey: permitted development, kitchen extensions, wraparounds, side returns and getting the design right.
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Building in a Surrey conservation area: lofts and extensions
Surrey has many conservation areas, from town centres to village greens. Here is how they change what you can build, and how to design a loft or extension that gets approved.
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Designing a kitchen extension that works: light, layout and glazing
A kitchen extension is the most used space in most homes. Here is how we plan the layout, light and glazing so it works every day, not just on the day you move in.
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Removing a load bearing wall: steels, calculations and sign off
Knocking through to create an open plan kitchen is one of the most popular changes we make. Here is how a load bearing wall is removed safely and legally.
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Party wall agreements explained for Surrey homeowners
Lofts and extensions on terraced and semi detached houses often fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Here is when it applies, what notice you need to give and how the process works.
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House extension permitted development: what you can build without planning permission
Many single storey rear extensions can be built without a planning application. Here are the permitted development limits, the larger extension route, and when you will need full planning permission.
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