05 · Extensions
Extensions that add space without losing the feel of your home
An extension can give you a bigger kitchen, a family room, an extra bedroom or a home office. Every site is different — the size of the garden, the existing structure and what’s permitted all shape what’s possible. We’ll discuss your ideas and what the next steps would be.
Typical work
What extensions can include.
Rear kitchen extensions
Opening the back of the house to create a larger kitchen and dining area.
Side extensions
Using side passages or garage space for extra rooms.
Ground-floor living space
Family rooms, playrooms or home offices.
Bedroom and bathroom additions
Extra sleeping space or an accessible ground-floor room.
Sound familiar?
Common reasons people get in touch.
- A growing family that’s outgrowing the house
- Wanting more space without the cost and upheaval of moving
- A kitchen that’s too small for everyday life
- Adapting a home for a relative with changing needs
Getting started
How to begin your enquiry
- 1Tell us roughly what you’d like to add and where on the property.
- 2Photos of the back or side of the house and the garden are useful.
- 3If you already have drawings or an architect involved, mention it.
Worth considering
Before you start.
Planning and regulations
Whether planning permission or other approvals are needed depends on the size, position and details of the proposed extension. This should be checked for each project individually, and we’ll discuss it with you.
Design input
Larger or more complex extensions usually need drawings from an architect or engineer.
Connecting to the house
How the new space joins the existing building affects layout, light and cost.
FAQs
Extensions questions.
Do I need planning permission?
It depends on the specific proposal and your property. Requirements should be confirmed for each project, and we’ll talk this through as part of the early discussions.
Can you work from my architect’s drawings?
Yes. If you already have plans, send them over with your enquiry.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Often yes, as much of an extension is built outside before it’s joined to the house. We’ll discuss how this would work for you.
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Talk to us about extensions.
Send a message with a few details and photos, or use the quote form. We cover Dublin and surrounding areas within approximately 50 km.