House Extensions in Enfield

Divi Design – expert solutions for house extensions in Enfield

When you need more space at home, the options are to sell up and move on, or find a way to make your home larger. The latter is increasingly popular, especially by using a house extension to transform your home. And doing so brings several benefits at the same time:

• you can avoid the expense and upheaval of moving,
• you can dramatically enhance the quality of your home, and
• you are adding value for the time when you do eventually sell.

House extensions suit all types of houses, whether terraced, semi-detached or detached. You can add rooms, re-organise your living space, and increase natural light. Usually it will enhance the way you use your garden as well. 

The best way to approach the project is to get the support of specialist. At Divi Design we know Enfield well and are well qualified to help you create the house extension and larger home you require. 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 Enfield and have an excellent success rate with Planning Applications. We’re perfectly  placed to help you create the home you have in mind.

Once you’ve made contact, we’ll explain the steps for organising, designing and building your new house extension. If it doesn’t qualify for Permitted Development Rights we’ll explain the Planning Application process too. 

What is the cost of a house extension in Enfield?

Overall costs are variable,  depending on several factors. These include the type of extension you choose and its size, plus your options on windows door and the type of roof.  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  materials used indoors and out, all affect the eventual price. Every house extension is different. Generally, though, you should work on costs of between £3500 to £5000 per square metre. For an extension measuring 2.5m x 4m (approximately 8ft x 13ft), this equates to between  £35,000 to £40,000. Naturally, larger or more complicated projects will cost more.

There are also factors in common, too. Costs cover more than construction so 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 Enfield.

We favour designs and construction which are practical as well as pleasing to the eye. We make use of modern construction techniques, and materials which support better insulation and a smaller carbon footprint when that’s an option. We’re also sensitive to how best to combine new designs with older buildings. Thus, once we have spoken, we’ll explain what you’ll need for a successful house extension. We’ll take you through each step, including

• A FREE site visit so we fully appreciate what you want to achieve

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

Should Planning Permission be required we’ll support you with that too. This is where our local knowledge is most valuable. We also offer a project management service if you need it, so you’ll have just one point of contact for the whole undertaking.

Divi Design – for excellent house extensions in Enfield

As architectural designers we love understanding how we can make your home better, then producing plans the perfectly match your expectations. As Planning specialists, we find great satisfaction in delivering the results you want within a system that is not always easy to understand. This local knowledge is a key ingredient in our success and it’s why we have so many satisfied clients in the area.

We believe we have a winning formula for house extensions in Enfield. We’d be privileged to hear from you , and to learn how we can create the house extension that enhances your home and adds value at the same time.

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.

Enfield Council Contact Details

Enfield Council address	Civic Centre Silver Street, London EN1 3XA
Enfield Council tel	020 8379 1000
Enfield Council website	new.enfield.gov.uk
Enfield Council planning email	planning.support@enfield.gov.uk
Enfield Council planning tel	0208 379 4065