An extension to your property is one of the most effective home improvements you can make. Yet, for many people looking to extend their houses, a lack of insider trade knowledge may mean they don’t realize how effective and how simple this home improvement can be.

And so, to give you some handy house extension advice, we’ve answered some of the more frequent questions that come up during the planning process, and provided our own key tips

• Extensions are added to homes to increase the space available. This can include a loft extension, basement extension, kitchen extension and even a new bedroom. Extensions can be made from a variety of materials, such as brick and block or structural glass.
• Is planning permission needed for a house extension? – Most of our customers won’t need to apply for planning permission for their house extensions. The vast majority of houses are eligible for ‘permitted development’ status, which lets you extend the original building without having to go through a long permission process.
• When planning an extension you should tell your neighbor about it. In general, it is a good idea to keep your neighbor informed of any construction plans.
• If you are not a builder yourself, you will have to hire one to build an extension to your house. It’s important to find a house extensions contractor you can rely on.
• For a new extension, it is important to consider the range of options available when you are taking out an insurance policy.
• Extending a property can be a good investment. This is because, in many cases, the property will be worth more when it is put on the market again.