House Extensions in Kidderminster

Extensions on Kidderminster housing

The postwar estates that make up much of Kidderminster, Comberton, Habberley, Birchen Coppice and the housing at Franche and Offmore, were built with gardens worth extending into and often a garage to build over or beside. The rear kitchen extension is the standard request, and many single storey versions fall within permitted development, subject to the size limits, though some estates had those rights removed and we confirm with Wyre Forest District Council before design work starts. The sandy ground generally gives straightforward foundations, but a trial hole and the building inspector decide that, not a rule of thumb.

The Victorian terraces near the centre extend at the rear into the yard, and the job there starts with the party wall: the new structure bears on or near the shared wall, a notice is almost always needed, and there is usually no side access, so materials go through the house or over the roof. We price that honestly. Because one project lead runs every trade, a job that turns up an old drain, a cellar or a change of foundation carries on rather than stalling, and our quote includes the building control fees and inspections.

What we are asked for here

• Rear kitchen extensions on the postwar estates
• Building over or beside a garage to add a bedroom
• Rear extensions on Victorian terraces with party wall notices handled
• Building control, drainage and access planned under one contract