Extending over a garage may not be as simple as it sounds, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock. The existing foundations and walls need careful consideration before work begins

You can personalise everything from your coffee to your car to suit your needs, so why should your house be any different? Open-plan living offers one option for changing your space but there are seve

The exterior of this red brick house has been transformed with a rendered finish and natural slate roof, combined with a soft tonal colour scheme. New windows with an Edwardian feel complement perfectly the new statement front door. The porch has been extended over the garage which has also seen the addition of a double storey extension with gable window.

When you extend an older home, the tricky part is melding old and new in a way that doesn’t offend either party, say the team from BuildHer.

Remodel and extension of 1980's house - Contemporary - House Exterior - Other - by Southpoint | Houzz

Jane and Geoff Conner ripped out brick fireplaces and extended the dull and dowdy house to create a modern, contemporary home with underfloor heating and plenty of natural light.

A wraparound extension effectively stretches your home around the side of your house as well at the back. This is a particularly effective way of making new space in older semi-detached properties such as Victorian, Edwardian or 1930’s houses, such as this one in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

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