Essex Conversions
Essex Conversions is a professional house extension service in Essex. We have been providing professional home extensions to local families for decades and are now pleased to provide our services nationwide. Our team of professional builders has the skills and experience you need when considering your next project. Whether you’re looking at a full conversion, a loft conversion or just an extension, we can help with any size of the project.
Who are we?
We pride ourselves on being professional, reliable, and trustworthy. Our team are fully qualified tradesmen who have years of experience in the construction industry. We will work with you to create your dream project, no matter how big or small it is!
Our vision
To be an innovative company that provides first-class customer service by building high-quality extensions that exceed our customers’ expectations while giving them a professional finish they can trust.
Our mission
Essex Conversions aims to provide professional home extension services at affordable prices, so we can help local families improve their homes in Essex and beyond without breaking the bank. With our commitment to doing things right, this means providing professional builders who are skilled at what they do, as well as using top-quality materials throughout.
Services we offer
House Extensions
These include attic conversions, garage conversions, semi-detached extensions or new builds. It all depends on your needs.
New Builds
This involves designing a new house from scratch. We can design and construct the whole property.
Loft Conversions
This service turns loft space into a living area by installing bespoke stairs, adding dormer windows or removing an existing staircase.
Bungalow Conversions
Bungalows are often converted into professional kitchens, bedrooms or living rooms.
Part Garage Conversions
The professional conversion of your garage includes converting the space into living accommodation with professional plastering, carpentry and dry-lining work.
Part Loft Conversions
This is when only part of your loft space will be turned into a living area, with the option to convert remaining unused areas in the future if needed, as well as professional dry lining, plastering and carpentry work.
Garage Conversions
These include converting garage space into living accommodation, such as turning it into a bedroom or breakfast room.
Basement Conversions
Basements are often empty spaces that can be converted to suit a variety of needs, including converting them into bedrooms or breakfast rooms.
House Renovations
This includes building an annexe/extension, converting loft space into a living area or adding another dormer window. The company can also undertake garden landscaping projects such as decking installations and patio construction, whilst also carrying out professional dry lining, plastering and carpentry.
Shell Garage Conversions
Shell garage conversions are a great way to improve the look of your property. A professional team will convert it into living accommodation with professional dry lining, plastering and carpentry work.
Frequently asked questions
Is having an extension stressful?
No, professional architects make sure the extension process is smooth and stress-free.
Do I need an architect for an extension?
Answered above-professional help is required to ensure it is done properly.
How much can I extend my house without planning?
The size you can extend your house without planning boils down to one thing-the number of storeys. If you want to add one extra floor, it’s possible without planning permission, but if an extension is more than two floors high, then approval from your local authority will be needed before construction can commence.
Is there a limit to a house extension?
There is no limit to the size of a house extension as long as you don’t exceed the total floor area ratio (FAR), or square footage. This means that if your property measures 200sqm, then there would be an allowance for extensions of up to 400 sq. m.
Can my neighbour build an extension up to my boundary?
A neighbour’s right-of-way extends upwards, so they can’t extend their home past your boundary without getting permission first. You should make sure this doesn’t happen by having bushes planted at ground level all around the perimeter of your land to block any future potential construction sites from happening.
How much does an architect charge for an extension?
It starts from £250-professional help can be costly, but we are very competitive and offer a sliding scale at the lower end of the spectrum to suit all budgets. For more information about what you should expect when budgeting, please contact us at essexconversions@gmail.com
Is it cheaper to extend up or out?
It depends on how much you want to spend, but in terms of cost per square foot, it’s generally more expensive to extend upwards. This is because you end up paying for an extra floor’s worth of materials as well as needing roof space, which will inevitably be pricier than ground space! Land may also be a factor if your property has limited building scope, so this can dictate whether extending downwards makes financial sense too. It’s best to speak with professional architects who know all about these things before making any decisions like that!
What are the rules for building an extension?
There are several rules to note, which include:
-If you are building an extension to the front of your property, it cannot extend beyond a certain distance from the original house.
-You can only build one-side extensions onto the back of your home if they do not exceed 20% of the width and height.
What does an architect do on an extension?
Answers questions such as how professional the service provider is and what kind of experience they have in this field, whether or not the project requires a complex design (such as planning permission). Architects also offer different levels of service, from early feasibility studies, which can help confirm if it’s worth extending at all, through to full architectural drawings that will work with builders on site. If you’re working within tight budget constraints, then certain architects provide more affordable plans, but these often come without any input into aesthetics-something many people may find important when choosing their home!
These types of professional house extensions require professional assistance from a professional architect.