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Home Extensions
You can never have too much space …
If you are being squeezed out of your home due to a lack of spaciousness and have no desperate urge to move, extending is the logical solution. A single-storey extension from Visual will provide you with the roominess you are crying out for at a low-cost. Together with our team, you can plot out a suitable design that gives you the family room you have long been craving or supplies you with additional sleeping arrangements in the form of a downstairs bedroom. Virtually anything is possible thanks to the assortment of windows, feature doors, walls and pillars that you have access to. An extension that forever excites you is an absolute given when it’s constructed by Visual.
Stylish, affordable, simple.
Why is Visual far from an ordinary builder of home extensions?
It can be difficult finding a builder, architect, plumber, plasterer and fitter that won’t leave you disappointed. Visual has expertise in each of these disciplines and promises not to let you down. We can oversee and manage the entire project from start to finish, which will prove less stressful than appointing a series of specialists.
Dream Big – Don’t hold back with your ideas. We love ambitious customers and go to extreme lengths to help them achieve their goals. Those ideas are first brought to life using our state-of-the-art 3D software so that you can see your extension digitally first.
No Hassle – Some companies will leave you to sort out planning and building regulation obligations on your own. Visual isn’t that sort of company.
Vast Choice – You won’t know where to start when creating your extension as there are so many different possibilities in terms of roofing systems, ceilings, windows and doors. We’re always here for guidance.
Feel Involved – We don’t want you to feel like a bystander as it’s your extension. We much prefer you to feel involved in the project.
Cost-Effective – Several finance packages are available if you want to spread the cost of paying for your extension over 5-15 years.
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You're in safe hands when you choose Visual...
We want you to have fun creating your extension and Visual is always happy to pass on any guidance you require to get the most out of your investment.
Our design experts have years of experience and can be relied upon to interject when you need support in relation to all technical considerations and any finishing touches. They’ll do so whilst ensuring your budget is kept to.
We have our very own advanced virtual reality software that we can use to develop your extension on screen to the most amazing detail. This will give you a firm indication of what the finished extension will be like.
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There’s so much to think about...
Remember, a home extension will be a permanent fixture in your home, so you want it to fulfil your full set of expectations. You certainly won’t regret your decision to invest in a quality extension, not least because of the additional value it will inject into the property. Here are some things you need to consider:
- How much does an extension cost?
- Will I need planning permission for my extension?
- Building Regulations
- How to design an extension
- Building your extension
- Heating and electrics
Our main aim is to provide you with a single-storey extension that perfect complements your home. It is fully customisable too. You can dictate its size, shape and the windows and doors integrated into the extension so that it feels tailored to you.
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No application for planning permission needs to be made if the extension meets each of the conditions laid out to be classed as a "Permitted Development". These are the conditions:
- The ground area covered by the extension and any other buildings within the boundary of the property, excluding the original house, is not more than half the total area of the property.
- Any part of the extension is not higher than the highest part of the roof of the existing house.
- The eaves of the extension are not higher than the eaves of the existing house.
- Any part of the extension does not extend beyond any wall facing a road if it forms the principal or side elevation of the original house.
- The eaves are no more than 3 metres in height if any part of the extension is within 2 metres of the property boundary.
- The materials used in exterior work, except in the case of a conservatory, are of similar appearance to the existing house.
- An upper floor window on a side elevation within 15 metres of a boundary with another house is obscure glazed; and is non – opening unless the parts which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed.
- A side extension does not exceed 4 metres in height or be wider than half the width of the original house.
- In a single storey extension
- the extension does not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than 4 metres for a detached house or 3 metres for any other type of house;
- the height of the extension does not exceed 4 metres;
- no part of the extension is within 3.5 metres of any property boundary with a road opposite the rear wall of the house.
- In an extension with more than one storey
- the extension does not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by more than 3 metres;
- no part of the extension is within 7 metres of the property boundary opposite the rear wall of the house;
- the roof pitch of the enlargement is as far as practicable the same as that of the original house.
- If you live in a house within a conservation area, World Heritage Site, area of outstanding natural beauty or National Park-
- no part of the exterior of the house is clad with stone, artificial stone, pebbledash, render, timber, plastic or tiles;
- the extension is not more than 1 storey or 4 metres in height;
- no part of the extension extends beyond a principal or side elevation of the original house.
For help & advice call 0800 542 0165 today!
We will source a like-for-like brick...
Visual’s building team is in close contact with several local brick merchants and should have no problem finding a stone or brick that closely resembles any existing stone or brickwork at your home. Be conscious though that there will be weathering differences between existing bricks and new bricks. If we have difficulty finding a close match, you can always tint your new brickwork accordingly, but this option will cost extra.
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We have so many wonderful window styles to choose from...
There is an unbelievable array of window styles on the market nowadays and you should analyse them all until you find the right window style. Your decision should ride on the appearance and functionality of the window so that it looks and works exactly how you want it to. Here are some of the window styles we’re talking about:
Casement Windows – The casement window has been around for generations and it’s never likely to fall out of favour due to the simplicity and stylishness of the design. Suitable for almost any house style, you can tailor the window through your chosen colour and accessories.
Bay Windows – Bay windows are full of character and charm, and they will add depth to your extension to make it feel even more spacious.
Vertical Sliding Windows – We have adapted the vertical sliding window, but not in terms of how it operates. All we’ve done is manufacture it using a UPVC and aluminium profile to make it low-maintenance.
Envisage Flush Windows – “Envisage” is our modern interpretation of the traditional timber flush casement window. Perfect for Heritage residences, Envisage can also look the part at modern households.
After choosing your favourite window style, your next decisions involve selecting either a UPVC or aluminium frame, coloured finish and the hardware you want affixed to the design. There are no limits to what you can do with our windows.
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All home extensions built by Visual are covered for 10 years…
The build-quality is backed up by a 10 year guarantee and it’s one that we’re completely comfortable giving to customers. This guarantee covers you for any issues you experience with your home extension, but, of course, every effort has been made to ensure that your extension lasts without any problems. The materials we use to build each individual home extension are the best they can be.
Alongside the 10 year guarantee, all of the windows and doors present in the extension are covered by a 20 year guarantee - you will find very few companies out there that will give you 20 years of peace of mind. It’s the very least you should expect from quality windows and doors, and the very least we expect of ourselves. No-one should be forced to replace windows and doors within a 20-year period.
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Make your house a home! Let Visual take care of it for you – get in touch with us today and see how we can help.
or call us today on 0800 542 0165.
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