House Extensions in Barnet

Divi Design – the best choice for house extensions in Barnet

If you need more space, but are reluctant to sell your home and move, a house extension is the ideal solution. House extensions are a practical way to improve the way you live. They are equally suitable for all types of housing, whether terraced, semi-detached or detached. You can re-design your living space, add rooms and increase natural light. Often it will enhance the way you use your garden as well. A house extension will improve your life today, as well as add value for the future. 

And part of this solution is working with a specialist with real local knowledge. At Divi Design we know Barnet well. We’re Architectural Designers and Planning Specialists, also offering a comprehensive project management service.  We have an in-depth understanding of how Planning policy is applied by the London Borough of Barnet and have an excellent success rate with Planning Applications. We’re perfectly  placed to help you create the house extension to match your requirements perfectly.

Once you’ve got in touch, we’ll explain the steps for designing and building the house extension you have in mind. If doesn’t qualify for Permitted Development Rights we’ll explain the Planning Application process too. 

What is the cost of a house extension in Barnet?

Costs vary,  depending on many factors. These include  size and type of extension you choose.  We’ll explain the options , including

• ground floor extensions 
• rear extensions 
• side extensions, 
• wrap-around extensions (also called an L-shaped extension)
• two-storey extensions or a
• side return extensions. 

Design specifications, such as the  type of roofing, size and type of windows and doors, and materials used,  all affect the eventual price. It’s worth noting, of course, that price and value are not always the same – we’ll make sure they match, so you’ll know you’re getting an excellent return on your investment 

Every house extension is different. However, generally, you should expect costs of between £3500 to £5000 per square metre. For an extension measuring 2.5m x 4m (approximately 8ft x 13ft), this means a price between  £35,000 to £40,000. Large or complex projects will cost more.

Despite these differences, there are also factors in common. Costs are for more than the actual construction, and you should include   

• professional fees – architectural designs, Planning advice, and possibly, a structural engineer and/or a party wall surveyor
• an application for Planning Permission or for a Certificate of Lawful Development
• Building Regulations / Building Control approval.

Creating your house extension in Barnet.

Our architectural designs aim for elegance and practicality. We make use of modern materials and construction methods but we’re also conscious of the need to blend new designs with older buildings in a sensitive way. Therefore, once we have spoken, we’ll explain the process necessary for a successful house extension. We’ll take you through each stage, including

• A FREE site visit so we properly understand what you have in mind.

• a feasibility study for 
  • recommendations for the type of house extension that meets your needs most effectively
  • advice for Planning Permission including whether your project will qualify under the simpler rules for Permitted Development
  • initial drawings
  • Design ideas, including recommended materials
• plans, drawings and specifications
• help identifying a suitable building contractor, if required
• Building Regulations compliance.

If Planning Permission is required we’ll put together the application for you. This is where our local knowledge comes into its own. We can also offer a project management service, so you have just a single point of contact and no need to be calling multiple suppliers or specialists.

Divi Design – for the best house extensions in Barnet

Our combination of architectural design and Planning expertise means we’re perfectly equipped to help you navigate the process of building your house extension. Add to that our local knowledge of Barnet, and our winning formula means we are ideally positioned to help you the house extension that will enhance your home for many years to come.

We do house extensions all over London. Areas include (but are not limited to): Barking & Dagenham, Bromley, Barnet, Bexley, Enfield, Greenwich, Hammersmith & Fulham, Havering, Romford, Thurrock, Twickenham, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Walthamstow, Richmond,  High Wycombe, Harrow, and Ealing.

Barnet Council Contact Details

Barnet Council address	2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Barnet Council tel	0208 359 2000
Barnet Council website	www.barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Council planning email	application.planning@barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Council planning tel	020 8359 3000