Look at the images above. On the left (Before): A typical UK rear garden — uneven ground, soft landscaping, no usable structure, no value. On the right (After): A clean, modern 40 sqm single-storey extension with full-height glazing, engineered structure, and a finished ground floor that has transformed the property. This transformation did not require […]
Q: How much extra will my foundation cost if I have a full-grown tree near my new studio-size extension? A: Only £4,000 anywhere in the UK. And you will never dig deeper than 2.5m. This question comes up in almost every enquiry for a 40m² studio-size extension. Homeowners are often told foundation costs will “double” […]
Most homeowners believe foundations for a rear extension, side extension, or 40 sqm permitted development build must cost £20,000–£35,000. This is the biggest myth in domestic construction. The truth is simple: A foundation is a one-day operation when managed correctly. By using a task/milestone workflow, prefabricated components, and the correct Building Control sequence, a full […]
(Rear or side extension under permitted development – foundations, excavation, concrete, steel, drainage connection) Most homeowners believe the groundwork stage of a rear or side extension takes days or even weeks. The reality? With the right sequence, a mini digger, and a 3-man experienced ground crew, the entire 40 m² footprint can be cleared, excavated, […]
When you look at a finished extension, it’s easy to focus on the final image — the glass, the lighting, the open-plan kitchen. But the real value is created long before the finishes. It starts with engineering, foundations, structure, and a disciplined construction sequence. This blog explains exactly how an extension is built, step-by-step, using […]
Are buyers really paying £160,000 just for paperwork, middlemen, and an old fit-out? London homeowners already know extensions, studios, and small builds are expensive to buy. But very few people realise how cheap they are to build. A standard studio-sized space (40m² — the England & Wales national minimum studio size) has a real construction […]
