Home extensions

🏡 Home Extensions in Cork

Expanding your home is one of the most effective ways to gain extra space without the stress and cost of moving. Whether you need a larger kitchen, an additional bedroom, a home office, or open-plan living space, a professionally designed home extension can transform the way you live while increasing your property’s value.

At the heart of every successful extension is thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and careful planning. We work closely with homeowners to create spaces that feel seamless, functional, and beautifully integrated with the existing property.

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Types of Home Extensions

We offer a wide range of extension solutions tailored to your home’s needs

Rear Extensions

Side Return Extensions

Double-Storey Extensions

Why Choose a Home Extension?

Moving house can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive. A home extension allows you to:

✔️ Add valuable living space

✔️ Increase property value

✔️ Improve layout and functionality

✔️ Modernise older properties

✔️ Create tailored spaces for growing families

✔️ Avoid stamp duty and relocation costs

With the right design, your extension won’t just add space — it will enhance how your entire home feels and functions.

Questions & Answer - House Extension

1. What is a home extension?

A home extension is an addition to your existing house that increases living space. This can include adding new rooms, expanding kitchens, building extra floors, or extending outward into your yard.

2. What types of home extensions are available?

Common types include:

Rear extensions – Extend the back of the house.

Side return extensions – Use unused space at the side of the property.

Double-storey extensions – Add space on two levels.

Wrap-around extensions – Combine rear and side extensions.

Loft conversions – Convert attic space into usable rooms.

3. Do I need planning permission?

It depends on your location and the size of the extension. Some small extensions fall under permitted development, while larger or more complex projects require full planning approval. Always check with your local authority.

4. How long does a home extension take?

Most home extensions take between 8–16 weeks, depending on size, design complexity, and weather conditions.

5. Will I need building regulations approval?

Yes. Even if planning permission isn’t required, building regulations approval is almost always necessary to ensure safety and structural compliance.

6. Can I live in my house during the extension?

In most cases, yes. However, there may be short periods of disruption (noise, dust, temporary loss of kitchen access, etc.).