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Property Extensions in Basingstoke | Choosing a Design for an Extension

Property extensions offer a smart and effective way to add habitable space, improve functionality and increase the value of a home. If a customer is adding a kitchen, a dining area or an extra bedroom, the extension can be tailored to match the layout and style of a build. In an area like Basingstoke, where the character of a property is an important consideration, the design will have a key role to play.

Choosing a reputable building company is, therefore, essential.

Poor organisation or substandard work cause costly delays, planning issues and possible structural problems. A professional contractor will bring their knowledge, design insight and project management experience to the job so that property extensions are completed on time, within budget, and to a style that is suited to Basingstoke.

Our workmanship always complies with the UK Building Regulations.

Rear-Facing Property Extensions

Rear-facing property extensions extend a home out into the garden or a rear outdoor space. This is a popular option for semi-detached and detached houses in Basingstoke areas with sufficient garden space to sacrifice for building work. This is an affordable extension style.

What to Consider:

  • Single or double-storey depending on planning permission
  • Ideal for kitchen-diners, utilities and family spaces
  • Straightforward and designed around existing layouts
  • Large bi-folding or sliding doors can improve natural light

Advantages:

  • Minimal impact on neighbouring properties or a neighbourhood
  • High potential to enhance indoor-outdoor flow
  • Approval is easy to obtain especially for single-storey work

Example:

4m rear-facing property extensions can increase a kitchen and create a full-width dining area but without reducing the current internal layout. Many homeowners in Basingstoke will choose a bigger kitchen.

Side-Return Property Extensions

Side-return property extensions use up narrow alleys or passages to the side of a Basingstoke property, common with a Victorian or an Edwardian terraced home. The character of your build will never be affected by our workmanship, nor by the materials used on the job.

What to Consider:

  • Usually single-storey and subject to permitted development
  • Makes efficient use of often-wasted outdoor space
  • Works well to expand kitchen layouts and other living areas

Advantages:

  • Increased width but without affecting rear garden space
  • Allows for skylights or light wells
  • Maintains consistent building lines from the front elevation

Example:

Adding just 1.5m to the side can transform a cramped kitchen into an exciting open-plan living area, complete with improved access to the rear garden. Side return property extensions are a mid-range choice.

They add more space to homes in Basingstoke than rear-facing builds.

Wraparound Property Extensions

Wraparound property extensions combine a rear-facing and side-return design, and they are often used for corner plots or for period homes with side access. This is a style that can add the most space to a property in Basingstoke, so the price point tends to be higher.

What to Consider:

  • Requires careful design to avoid overdeveloping the plot
  • May need planning permission due to size and layout
  • Can add substantial square footage for a significant R.O.I.

Advantages:

  • Adds an open-plan L-shaped layout with flexible use of space
  • Can include glazing options to maximise flow of light
  • Ideal for utility rooms, kitchens and ground-floor bathrooms

Example:

Wraparound property extensions can add 20 to 30 square metres to the home, enough for a large family room, utility space or extra toilet.

Over-Structure Property Extensions

Over-structure property extensions are built above existing parts of the home, such as garages or single-storey elements. These are ideal for adding bedrooms or office spaces to properties in Basingstoke, but without taking up areas of a garden like others styles often do.

What to Consider:

  • Structural checks ensure that a design can support the load
  • Planning permission is usually required for this build type
  • Can disrupt internal layouts during works, which we minimise

Advantages:

  • Adds first-floor space without extending the footprint
  • Retains garden size and ground-level access
  • Designed to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the house

Example:

Building a bedroom and en-suite above a garage can add a significant amount of value to your Basingstoke property, particularly in urban areas where space restrictions can make property extensions a little more challenging to build. Good planning results in better outcomes.

Are you considering one of our property extensions?

We advise that customers choose an accredited building company. This means that they will benefit from expert guidance, safe construction and start-to-finish processes that are simpler and straightforward.

To discuss your options or to request a site visit in Basingstoke, please contact us today. We look forward to taking your call.

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NR Builders

For property extensions in Basingstoke, call NR Builders on 0750 077 0732.

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