Home Extensions

Our main objective is making sure that our customers are left completely happy with the end product. Visual will be totally immersed in the design, planning, building and installation of the extension, and we will also have involvement in recommending appropriate finishing touches to you (heating, lighting, skirting boards etc.) when you want it. Any obligations in relation to planning permission and building regulations can also be handled by the team.

Each project is overseen by an Installations Manager and it will be their responsibility to keep you informed and involved in the whole undertaking. Once the installation is complete, a Visual Manager will come to visit to inspect the extension and assess whether it meets the high standards we continuously set for ourselves.

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A Guarantee Certificate will be handed to you at the conclusion of the installation and you will be given contact details for our Aftercare team. Don’t hesitate to contact them if and when you need them.

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Position – Where is the best position for the extension? Where will you receive most privacy? Are external views important? What are the best form of windows, doors and roofing system for the proposed extension? This will largely depend on the positioning of the extension.

Function – What purpose will the extension serve? Do you want an extra luxurious kitchen, or are you simply after establishing a play area for the kids? How you intend to utilise the space will determine the shape of the extension. A square or rectangular design offers the highest volume of floor space, while an “L” shape design is more suited for multi-purpose spaces. Visual

Aesthetics – Your choice of windows, roofing system, and the inclusion of any additional features e.g. skylights, will much depend on the style of the extension. You could opt for a traditional cottage aesthetic, or sleek, modern design. Visual will give you handy pointers towards the most suitable materials.

Site Access – It will help us greatly if we have simple site access so that we can get on with building your extension without disruption. Large items and materials will also be need to be unloaded by trucks and lorries.

Demands on your Boiler – If your boiler is already running at full capacity, you may want to think about installing a replacement boiler. Alternatively, you could have underfloor heating fitted to insulate the extension.

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Certain home extensions require Building Regulations approval before they can be built. However, some extensions are exempt from the rules and you can proceed with constructing them without such approval. Our surveyors will be able to advise on Building Regulations as they’re completely in the know on this highly important area.

Visual will always assist with contacting the relevant local authority when any obligations relating to planning or building regulations need to be taken care of. All of the paperwork involved can be sorted by Visual too.

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Your extension will only offer sufficient thermal performance throughout the year if the roofing system is up to scratch. We have a total of four different tiled roof solutions available and they come in a series of authentic coloured finishes.

• Modern Tile
• Modern Slate
• Traditional Tile
• Traditional Slate

We can adapt your chosen roof if you wish to include glass panels or Velux windows to bring in lots of natural light.

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Modern Tile – Developing using resilient materials, our modern tiled roofing systems are beautiful on the eye and it couldn’t be simpler to fit them. They’re very much suited to contemporary residences and can be finished in enduring colours of green, red, charcoal, ebony and umber.

Modern Slate – Traditional slate tiles look good at the time of their original installation, but weathering quickly causes them to break and crack, forcing you to repair the roof on a frequent basis. Our lightweight, modern slate roof permanently eliminates this common problem, even though it looks practically the same as a traditional slate roof. Wear and tear won’t take their toll on the slates as they’re completely resistant to breaking or cracking. It is available in colours including stone, plum, pewter grey, brick red and grey.

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Traditional Tile – For an extension that’s in keeping with the character of your modern home, choose a traditional tile roof to give the extension a ‘true’ look. The placement of this roofing system will add a real touch of class to the design.

Traditional Slate – A more traditional home will be best served by traditional slate tiles and their classic aesthetic. We can suitably match the slates to the slates atop of your house as we have strong working partnerships with several local builders’ merchants.

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Any advice on ceiling options can be sought from our team of experts. Sometimes it’s the small touches that make the biggest difference. We are talking about integrating heaters, fans or even sound systems if you love the thought of the sound of your favourite tunes being pumped into the space.

Lighting is something else that requires serious thinking. We have multiple lighting choices and they’ll all beautifully illuminate the interior so that you can enjoy your extension long into the night. Inform our electricians of your preferred lighting solution well in advance of the installation of the extension and they will fit in free of charge.

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A moveable barrier between your extension and garden will prove invaluable if you love to head outdoors in the summer. When opened, all of our door solutions will blur the identity of the two spaces and transform them into a single communal area. Here is a short description of each potential door range:

French Door – Door openings don’t come any grander than the one provided by a French door. Simple to use, they will make for a stunning entrance and exit point.

Bi-Folding Door – For a door that captivates the person operating it, a bi-folding door takes some beating for beauty and elegance. Made up of individual door leafs, they seemingly float open and closed.

Patio Door – You won’t lose a single inch of space as a consequence of fitting patio doors as they run sidewards as opposed to outwards or inwards. Extra-large patios doors are particularly fashionable at the moment.

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Every home extension needs a series of finishing touches to personalise the design – we’re talking about frames, colours and hardware. Some of these finishing touches will have an influence on the level of security and thermal efficiency offer by the extension, so you need to make sure you choose the right ones.

Colours - Express Yourself - Our colour palette is incredibly broad and includes pretty much every shade, texture and wood texture you could wish for. There shouldn’t be any complication finding a colour that matches with your property. To see our colour range in its entirety, you should visit your local Visual showroom and speak to a design consultant.

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The last thing you want is for your extension to be compromised by a determined thief. Minimise the chance of a break-in occurring by investing in our high-security locking systems. We have multi-point locks, robust hinges, solid frames and laminated safety glass available. Several of these products have been rigorously tested to ensure that they satisfy ‘Secured by Design’ standards, the Police-run initiative.

Hardware - All of the windows and doors added to your home extension need to be appropriately accessorised with the right sort of hardware. Accessories such as the handles and hinges you choose will add to the functionality of the window or door, and we have various modern and traditional forms of hardware in our extensive range. You will really appreciate the level of craftsmanship that our talented hardware specialists have demonstrated.

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