If you’re thinking of adding a small extension to your home, it’s important to understand the building regulations surrounding extensions. Building regulations are in place to ensure that new buildings, conversions, renovations, and extensions are going to be safe, healthy and high-performing. It doesn’t normally matter how small you plan on building your extension; most extensions need to be compliant with building regulations no matter their size.
If you are employing an installer to build your extension, the responsibility will usually be theirs to make sure the installation complies with building regulations. However, you should confirm this at the very beginning with them just to be sure. You should also bear in mind that if you are the owner of the building, it is ultimately you who may be served with an enforcement notice if the work does not comply with the regulations.
Accredited installers, like us here at Global Windows, will always make sure any installation we take on complies with building regulations and planning permission requirements.
What type of extension can I have?
Many homeowners dream of extending their home. The extra space can be used for almost any function you want and will dramatically transform your standard of living, whilst adding value to your home. At Global Windows, we’ve got years of experience in a wide variety of home renovations. When you want to extend your home to create the extra space you’ve always wanted; Global can help to make your dreams become a reality.
Whether you’re looking for a small extension, or something a little larger, we will carefully match the brickwork with your existing property to create a seamless integration between the two sections of your home. Whether you want to extend outwards or upwards, we have the skills and expertise to help.
Types of extensions from Global Windows:
- Single story extensions
- Conservatories
- Sunrooms
- Orangeries
Let Global Windows handle the building regulations
An extension will have a major effect on your home and garden. In drawing up plans you will need to look at how it might affect things like access to your home and garden, movement in and around your home, and the natural light in existing rooms. You will also need to consider what building materials to use. However, if you choose to use Global to build your dream extension, you won’t need to worry about any of this. We will take care of it all from start to finish.
We pride ourselves on delivering the best for our customers, and we are always happy to offer advice on anything to do with home improvements, including building regulation concerns. All of our installation teams are industry experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Get in touch today to see how we can help you.
Enjoyed this? Check out our blog on the differences between conservatories, sunrooms, and orangeries here.
