Single Storey Rear Extension
Project Overview
- Location: London
- Property: End-of-terrace
- Conversion Type: Rear Dormer
- Rooms: Two
- Time Taken: Six Weeks
The McMillans bought their new family home with the intention of having a complete overhaul done to the property. The renovation was to include, new windows, a loft conversion with a big master bedroom and en-suite, and a single storey extension to the rear of the house.
As it was such a big job it was built in stages starting with the loft conversion. This required a temporary roof as it was a double hip to gable conversion so most of the roof had to be taken off. We re-used the original roof tiles to help save the customer money. We also painted the entire loft ready for them to carpet and move up.
The next stage was to start the extension and renovation of the entire house. While the groundwork and brickwork was being done outside we renovated the first floor so the customer could have back the whole up stairs of their house, so then we could carry on while they continued to habitate the property. As they have 4 children moving out temporarily would be difficult, so this was by far the most convenient option for the family. The works included re plastering every wall and ceiling and replacing all the skirting, architraves and doors, and re-tiling with new suites in 2 bathrooms.
The new extension was then ready for its new roof which consisted of 4 big Velux windows which would allow extra light into the new kitchen. The downstairs was a horseshoe type open plan design and again, everything was completely renewed. Bi-folding doors lead out to the garden which we have landscaped for the customer as they didn’t like the fact their garden had a huge slope from left to right, so while the digger was there digging the footings they asked us to level out the garden, ready for top soil and turf, which they would do later on, and build a retaining wall for a patio, which they would also do later on.
We completely re-wired all the electrics in the house and installed a brand new heating system with brand new pipes and radiators throughout, including a boiler and megaflow. Other than the structural walls and floors this is a brand new house.
