Want to know more about the planning permission required for house extensions? Read our easy to follow guide. Does your extension qualify as a permitted development? What about Building Regulations compliance? Find out more.

Simple Guide to House Extension Planning Permission Rules

House Extensions, Loft Conversions

If you’re planning some home improvements this year, you may be considering a house extension which many do to enlarge their living space and renovate their property. While some have concerns about how much hassle a home extension is, with specialist help, it can actually be pretty simple. One of the areas to factor into your designs is the planning permission required for house extensions. Here’s our simple guide to the rules you need to know about.

Loft conversion builders - how to find the right one for your project

How to Choose the Right Builder for Your Loft Conversion

House Extensions, Loft Conversions

Making the decision to add extra space to your home rather than move is an option many choose, with loft conversions one of the most popular projects to undergo. However, it takes expert planning to create the best design for your needs, taking into account the existing structure of your roof as well as what you want to achieve in the space. Using a specialist builder is essential to ensure your loft conversion is as successful as possible. Here are our top tips for finding the right builder for your loft conversion.

Home extension design guides - how to enhance flow between inside & out

Easy Ways to Enhance Flow Between Inside & Out When Designing a Home Extension

House Extensions, Loft Conversions

Home extensions are a great way to add extra space to your property while creating an area which connects perfectly to the outdoors. Perhaps you have a lovely garden which you’d like to appreciate more, or maybe you want to enhance your new dining area in a kitchen extension. When designing your extended space with a specialist, here are a few of the ways you can close the gap between inside and out.

What are the most common types of house extension in Worcester Park

What Are the Different Types of House Extension?

Loft Conversions

If you’ve decided to add extra space to your home rather than move, there are several options, including loft conversions and house extensions. Extending your home is a great choice if you have a large outdoor area or don’t need all the garden space you currently have. They’re also favoured by those who don’t want to make significant changes to the interior of their property. When planning your home extension, the style you choose will depend on a number of factors, including your budget, plans for the space, house layout and planning permission limitations. However, it’s good to know the different designs possible so that you can start gathering your ideas together before meeting with your builder.

If you’d like to know more about the types of house extension available, here’s our simple guide to make things easier for you.

Loft conversion designs: clever storage ideas in Worcester Park | Tiger Building Services

Clever Storage Ideas to Make the Most of Your Loft Conversion

Loft Conversions

Homeowners choose to undergo a loft conversion for a multitude of reasons from creating an extra bedroom to building a home office. Whatever you’re intending to use the new area for, making the best use of the space is something you can really nail during the planning stages. One of the most common loft conversion problems is lack of space to fit in everything you need. Even if you have a large loft area, finding clever storage ideas is a must, especially if you have lots of little nooks and crannies to fill.

Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

What fire safety precautions are required when building a loft conversion? Expert advice for creating an escape route, early warning smoke alarms and implementing fire resistant doors & partitions to protect staircases.

Loft Conversions & Fire Safety

Loft Conversions

When building a new room for your home such as a loft conversion, there are many aspects of the design to consider, including the room’s function and how it will look. However, with any building work carried out to your home, it shouldn’t compromise the safety of your loved ones. Fire safety is one of the most important things to consider when designing your loft conversion, and there are certain criteria you must follow. Here are some of the main points to cover.

Loft conversion design ideas - how to make the most out of your loft space

Making the Most of Your Loft Space

Loft Conversions

Many homeowners crave more space but don’t want the upheaval of moving home, especially if they’re happy with where they live. Yet many fail to remember they have an opportunity under their own roof to create a another potential room of their choosing. Loft conversions are a great way to extend the living space in your home without imposing on the size of your garden.

But how can you make the most out of your loft space? Here’s our expert advice.

Loft conversion lighting: what are the options? | Tiger Building Services

Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Loft

Loft Conversions

If you’ve taken the plunge and are planning a loft conversion, it’s an exciting time. But with any decisions about home design comes an array of choices to make. From the types of loft available to deciding on its purpose, it’s vital to consider how lighting will help make the best use of the space so that any electrics can be factored into your plans early.

Let’s take a look at lighting solutions to consider for your new loft.