House Extensions in Havering

Local knowledge makes the difference

When you need more space  – maybe for a new kitchen, home office or a family room – an extension could easily be the solution. It’s less disruptive than moving house and adds value to your property. And a good house extension will make it easier to sell when the time comes to do so. With a  home extension you can add flexibility, comfort and convenience to your existing home, not to mention a touch of style that will improve the whole home.

At Divi Design we’re Architectural Designers and Planning Specialists. And Havering is local. We have in-depth experience of designing and project managing home extensions in this area. We really understand how local Planning policy is applied, and we have an excellent success rate with the Planning applications made for our clients.

With our Havering architectural design services, Divi Design can help you get the best out of a house extension with a practical and a thoughtful approach to your house extension project. 

What is the cost of a house extension in Havering?

Quite naturally, costs for home extensions in Havering vary. The size of extension, the simplicity (or complexity) of construction, your chosen windows and decoration, for example – all these affect the eventual cost. We’ll suggest the most appropriate options for the project, taking  your original instructions into account. Different house extension types include

• Ground floor extensions and rear extensions (these are amongst the most popular)
• a side return extension (often ideal for terraced or semi-detached homes)
• a two-storey extension 
• a side extension, or a wrap-around extension

Generally, costs will come out between £3500-£5000 per square metre. Therefore, for a  4m x 2.5m extension (about 13ft x 8ft), this equates to about £35,000-£40,000. 

While house extensions are all different, there are similarities. Budgets should be for more than the price of construction, and include provisio for   

• architectural designs & specifications
• if necessary, advice from a structural engineer and/or a party wall surveyor,
• a Planning Application,  or a Certificate of Lawful Development (a document which confirms your Permitted Development Rights) .
• Building Regulations inspection and approval (Building Control)

Ensuring the best results for house extensions in Havering

Our focus is always on delivering the project on time and to the agreed specifications. We’re sticklers for detail, but never lose sight of the big picture. We listen carefully to your requirements from start to finish. 

Our finished designs feature clean lines, sensitivity to the existing property and practical solutions to the idiosyncrasies often found in London housing. After your initial contact call, we can meet to discuss the ingredients for a successful home extension in Havering, and how we can help turn this into reality. This includes,

• a FREE site visit  to learn about your requirements and get a feel for the property
• a feasibility study to address
  • suggestions for the type of house extension that best suits your home, needs and budget
  • advice about Planning Permission and/or Permitted Development Rights
  • Initial drawings responding to your ideas
  • Design suggestions
• detailed plans, drawings & specifications, with 3D virtual modelling
• suggestions for a building contractor, if required

Where Planning Permission is needed, we’ll make the application on your behalf. And because our local knowledge is always up to date, your application will have the highest likelihood of success. We also offer project management service, removing the requirement for you to constantly check on every detail – we’ll do that for you, with regular feedback. 

Divi Design –  perfectly placed to deliver your ideal house extension

The combination of our thoughtful architectural designs and in-depth Planning expertise means we are the ideal partners in your home extension in Havering. We’ll help you bring to life the house extension you have in mind – the house extension that brings more space, light, versatility and style to the home you love.

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.

Havering Council Contact Details

Havering Council address	Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BD
Havering Council tel	01708 434343
Havering Council website	www.havering.gov.uk
Havering Council planning email	planning@havering.gov.uk
Havering Council planning tel	01708 433100