Stunning rear extension and internal reconfigurations in Kent

This detached home had planning for a rear extension and as part of these works the property was completely refurbished throughout including: new bathrooms, a stunning open plan kitchen/dining/lounge/entertaining space at the rear, a garage conversion, landscaping to the front and rear along with full rewiring, heating, plumbing and decoration services, are amongst many of the works completed to complete the project.

Ground Clearance

Existing structures, landscaping and fencing had to be removed ready for the main works, with preparations for groundworks, foundations and new main drainage and rainwater soakaways.

  • Existing structures and landscaping removed
  • Groundworks and foundations
  • New main drains and rainwater soakaways installations begin
  • Sub base works

Construction begins of the rear extension

The walls of the extension are now being formed with steelwork installed. The blockwork walls with a rendered finish is slightly quicker than a brickwork wall construction.

  • New insulated blockwork walls
  • Steelwork installation commences
  • External drainage and groundwork preparations
  • Openings planned for windows, rooflights and doors

Front excavated and prepared

The front elevation had to have additional landscaping and greater access installed. Preparations underway for sub base works, drainage and to allow us greater access for storage whilst the building work progresses.

  • Groundworks and drainage
  • Accessibility for works to progress
  • Site amenities installed
  • Storage area for materials and waste disposal

Steel work arrives on site

Various steel beams were installed on this project to allow for more open internal spaces, walls to be removed and new reconfigurations to take place.

  • Steel beams and posts
  • Open planned living
  • Walls removed and supported
  • Flitch beams installed
  • Roof lantern and bifold door support works

Roof and ceiling joist installations

Ceiling and roof joists were constructed to allow four new flat roof lanterns to be installed with a new GRP system roof covering. Internal walls were removed to allow a huge open plan living space opening into the rear garden.

  • Roof and ceiling joist
  • Insulated ceilings
  • Flat roof lanterns
  • GRP system roof covering
  • Internal wall removals

Scaffolding and access equipment

Scaffolding and access equipment was erected and used to allow repair works to the roof, walls to be rendered, fascias, soffits and guttering works and external redecoration to be undertaken.

  • Scaffolding and access equipment
  • Render works
  • Fascias, soffits and guttering
  • External decoration
  • New porch frontage
  • New roller shutter garage door to be installed

Decoration

The rooms are formed and are undergoing the first stage decoration works. These will be continued when any final carpentry, kitchen, bathrooms and utility room are installed. Electrical and plumbing works underway.

  • Decorating walls and ceilings
  • Carpentry works underway
  • Preparations for kitchen, utility and bathrooms
  • Flooring works prepared
  • Windows, roof lanterns and bifold and French doors completed
  • Second fix electrical works commenced

Kitchen installed

This handmade kitchen was also hand painted on site, complete with beautiful stone worksurfaces, splashbacks and sink, integrated appliances, central island, concealed and zone lighting

  • Kitchen installations completed
  • Zone and concealed lighting
  • Flooring laid
  • Utility room installed
  • Decoration nearing completion
  • Heating installed

Bathrooms, kitchen and utility works

Second fix of bathrooms, kitchen and the utility nearing completion, with tiling, plumbing, heating, electrical and decoration works.

  • Bathroom, kitchen and utility room installations
  • Floor and wall tiling
  • Electrical, plumbing and heating works
  • Decoration and fixtures installed

The Completed Interior

This is part of the finished internal room in the rear extension. It has provided a large open plan living/kitchen/dining/entertaining space for the family to fully relax in and enjoy.

  • Open plan kitchen/dining/living space completed
  • All electrical, heating and plumbing works installed
  • Kitchen, decoration and flooring
  • Carpentry complete

The Completed Exterior

This is the completed rear elevation of the property revealing the large extension, full hard and soft landscaping with led lighting to create an ambient atmosphere and external renovation works.

  • Rear extension and external works complete
  • Hard and soft landscaping with lighting
  • Render works

Rear Landscaping

To complete the external part of the project we provided landscaping to the front and rear gardens, including a block paved driveway, raised brick and stone cladded plant borders, a porcelain patio with matching bullnose cappings, exterior remote led lighting, a new planting scheme and fencing.

  • Landscaping to the front and rear gardens
  • Led lighting
  • Planting
  • Porcelain paving
  • Raised brick and stone clad plant borders
  • Water feature and fencing
  • Block paved driveway

Bring the outside in!

This picture highlights the beauty of bifold doors to create an open plan living space into your garden

  • Aluminium bifold doors
  • Inside-out living

Front landscaping

To complete the external part of the project we provided landscaping to the front and rear gardens, including a block paved driveway, raised brick and stone cladded plant borders, a porcelain patio with matching bullnose cappings, exterior remote led lighting, a new planting scheme and fencing.

  • Block paved two tone grey drive
  • Brick raised plant borders
  • Entrance and surround lighting system
  • External renovations completed
  • Fencing and planting

In conclusion...

This property was extended, fully renovated and improved throughout with many changes and design ideas implemented along the way. The project was completed in around six months, we were assisted in the speediness of such by our fantastic clients moving out for the entirety of the build.

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