Make more of your home with an extension built to last. Experienced building work, careful planning and a straightforward approach.
Let's Get StartedWhen considering an extension in Chard, think about the balance between new internal space and remaining garden, along with the structure of the existing house and how the roof will join.
With over 45 years in the building industry, Rawlins Renovations can coordinate the foundations, structural openings and finishing work involved in making additional space feel part of the original home.
For a proposed extension around Chard, discuss how to keep the existing home usable during construction, the access available to trades and materials, and the information required before starting.
An extension can be combined with renovation work or structural building alterations. See the full home extensions service for more details.
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The right extension in Chard depends on your home and what you need the extra space to do. These are common elements to discuss before work begins.
Extensions built with attention to the existing property.Making room for open-plan living, larger kitchens or dining areas, and practical changes to how adjoining rooms connect.
Groundworks, foundations, walls and roofing arranged to work with the original building.
Considering load-bearing alterations and how existing rooms flow into the new space, using suitable professional design input where required.
Planning extra space for a kitchen, a growing family or a more practical ground-floor layout? Tell us about your Chard property, the access available and what you would like to achieve. We can discuss the building work and sensible next steps.
Practical answers for Chard homeowners, including sloping plots, garden access, drainage, permissions and how to plan work around daily life.
A change in ground level can affect foundations, drainage and access for materials. The first step is to understand the site levels and how the proposed extension will meet the existing house before choosing a construction approach.
Somerset Council is the local planning authority. Whether permission is needed depends on the size, position and circumstances of the property. Permitted development rights are not automatic, and building regulations are a separate requirement.
Consider where drainage, ventilation and services will run, how much natural light the new layout will receive and whether structural openings are needed. These decisions are easier to resolve before work starts.
Often this is possible, depending on the work involved. Temporary weather protection, safe access and the timing of structural openings should be discussed early so disruption can be managed realistically.
Matching brick or stone, roof pitch, window proportions and external finishes can help the new space sit comfortably alongside the original building. Sometimes a deliberately contrasting design is more appropriate.
Narrow side passages and limited vehicle access can affect deliveries, excavation and waste removal. A site visit helps identify practical options before the build programme is agreed.
Most extensions require building regulations compliance, even when planning permission is not needed. Structural design, insulation, fire safety and drainage are among the matters that may need consideration.
Share your address, a brief description of the rooms you want, any plans or drawings already prepared and photographs of the existing house. A discussion about your priorities and likely timescale helps clarify the next steps.
