Are you dreaming of a bigger home but only have limited space to extend? Don’t put your dreams aside just yet! At C Dingle Builders, we are experts at maximising existing spaces, from narrow side passages to small back gardens. We can help create an ideal living space for you and your family, no matter the specifications of your property; it just takes a little creative thinking.
Here, we look at some ideas for smaller house extensions in Cobham, Reigate and the surrounding areas to give you some inspiration. If you would like to explore options for your home, please get in touch with our team.
For more ideas, why not read our blog about maximising living space?
Space to the side of a house provides convenient access to the back garden, but rarely offers anything more. If you’re looking to extend but are reluctant to lose garden space, you might consider extending into the passage to the side of your home, if you have one.
While these passageways are typically only a few feet wide, adding that much space to the inside of your home can make a huge difference. Depending on the amount of space available to build on, you could create a separate room to act as a:
With side house extensions, it’s also possible to extend existing rooms. For example, you could use a side extension to increase the size of your living room, dining room or kitchen. If you choose a two-storey extension, you can even combine this with new upstairs space, such as a walk-in wardrobe.
While many homeowners in the Cobham and Reigate areas choose large rear-facing extensions, there’s no reason you can’t opt for a small addition that provides the interior space you need while preserving as much of the garden as possible. The addition doesn’t have to extend far from the original house, and it doesn’t have to span the full width of the property. You could simply add enough space to create, for example:
Rear and side extensions also work well alongside interior alterations. Rethinking the existing layout can open a world of possibilities for your home in Reigate, Cobham or the surrounding areas.
When thinking about house extensions, most people’s minds go to rear extensions. However, a small front extension can be an effective, versatile option. While you will need planning permission, there are so many possibilities for a front addition, including:
