House Extensions in Waltham Forest

Divi Design – the home extension specialists for Waltham Forest

With a house extension you can enlarge and revitalise your home while also avoiding the cost and inconvenience of moving. As a bonus, a house extension will add value when you sell, so it’s twice the investment. It’s no surprise that house extensions in Waltham Forest are attractive options. 

Divi Design are Architectural Designers and Planning Specialists. We know Waltham Forest and the surrounding areas well; we have practical experience of designing and project managing home extensions in this part of north east London. We’re also experts when it comes to Planning. We understanding how local Planning regulations are interpreted – we have an outstandingly good success rate with the Planning applications we submit for our clients.

What is the cost of a house extension in Waltham Forest?

The cost of house extensions in Waltham Forest can vary considerably. The type of extension you wish to build, and the complexity or simplicity of individual details all contribute.  We can help you decide on the best options. Ground floor extensions and rear extensions are some of the most common, but you might also go for a side extension, an L-shaped extension (sometimes called a wrap-around extension), a side return extension or a two-storey extension. In Waltham Forest, the majority of house extensions tend to be rectangular rear extensions or L-shaped extensions.

The size of extension and your choice of windows and doors,  the type of roofing – all these influence the price, as do interior fittings and decorations.  Of course, house extensions don’t need to be large; even a modest extension can transform the size and versatility of your home.

Every project is different but you can expect costs to come out in the range of £3500-£5000 per square metre, depending on specifications. For an extension measuring 2.5m x 4m (approximately 8ft x 13ft), this means a price in the range of £35,000 to £40,000. 

While each house extension project is different in detail, there are important elements in common.  Costs cover more than the price of construction work, so you should also budget for  

• architectural designs and specifications
• advice from 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.

Getting the best from house extensions in Waltham Forest

To ensure the best outcomes, we listen carefully to your requirements. We’ll take you through the stages of designing and building a house extension. We’ll be with you from start to finish ,including making a Planning Application or getting confirmation that your project is covered by your Permitted Development Rights. 

We focus on an end result that is simple and elegant, even if there’s some complex work hidden out of sight; and we’re not afraid of tackling complex challenges when they occur. Once you’ve made contact, we’ll explain what’s required for a successful house extension. In outline, your journey includes

• a FREE site visit and initial consultation

• a feasibility study including
  • our recommendation for the most suitable form of house extension 
  • advice on Planning Permission, whether you’ll qualify for Permitted Development or how you could do so.
  • Initial drawings 
  • Design ideas and suggested materials to suit your budget
• Detailed plans, drawings and specifications
• help identifying a suitable building contractor, if requested

When Planning Permission is necessary we’ll prepare and make the application for you. Our local knowledge will really pay off here, and you’ll have maximum chance of success. If required, we provide a project management service, so we’ll have oversight of the whole undertaking, reporting back to you at each stage.

Divi Design – the professionals’ choice for house extensions in Waltham Forest

Because our practice combines architectural design, Planning, and a project management service we can provide a one-stop-shop for your house extension project. Our excellent local knowledge is complemented by a good professional relationship with the local Planning department. With these combined strengths, we’re ideally suited to help you achieve your aim – a house extension that brings the space you need in a style that suits you, your family and your home.

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.