Home Extensions
Expand Your Living Space With Style & Quality
Create the additional space your family needs without the disruption and expense of moving home. At Hartley Construction, we specialise in designing and building beautiful, seamless extensions that enhance your property's functionality and value. With over 40 years of experience across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, we deliver extensions that perfectly complement your existing property while creating the extra living space you need.
Our Extensions Solutions
Single-Storey Extensions
Ideal for creating additional ground floor living space such as kitchen-diners, family rooms, or home offices. Single-storey extensions can transform how you use your home while being more straightforward to implement than multi-storey options.
Double-Storey Extensions
Maximise your investment by extending upwards as well as outwards. Double-storey extensions provide substantial additional space, often adding bedrooms and bathrooms above new ground floor living areas, offering excellent value for money.
Rear & Side Extensions
Utilise available space at the back or side of your property to create additional living areas that connect seamlessly with your garden. These popular extension types can dramatically improve your home's functionality without altering its street appearance.
Wrap-Around Extensions
Combining side and rear extensions to create L-shaped additions that maximise available space. Wrap-around extensions are perfect for creating large, open-plan living areas that transform how your home functions.
Our Extension Process
Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your space requirements, budget, and vision for your extension. During this visit, we'll discuss options, assess your property, and provide initial advice on feasibility and design possibilities.
Design & Planning
Working with you and architectural specialists, if required, we'll develop detailed plans for your extension. We can work with your existing plans, collaborate with your preferred architect, or recommend trusted professionals from our network. We'll support you through planning permission requirements and building regulations to ensure a smooth approval process.
Preparation & Groundwork
Once plans are approved, we carefully prepare your property to minimise disruption, protecting your home and garden. We then complete all necessary groundwork, including foundations, drainage, and structural supports to create a solid base for your extension.
Structural Construction
Our skilled tradespeople build the structure of your extension, including walls, roof, windows, and doors. We ensure perfect integration with your existing property, paying particular attention to matching brickwork, roofing materials, and architectural details for a seamless finish.
Interior Fitting & Finishing
Once the structure is weathertight, we complete all internal works including plastering, electrical installation, plumbing, flooring, and decorating, as required. We can coordinate all trades to ensure efficient progress while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Final Inspection & Handover
We thoroughly inspect all aspects of the completed extension, ensuring everything meets our exacting standards and building regulations. We'll walk you through your new space, explaining any new features before final handover.
Benefits Of Extending Your Home
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Extending your home typically costs significantly less than the expense and stress of selling, buying, and moving to a larger property.
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Unlike moving to a new property with its own compromises, an extension is designed specifically around your family's requirements and preferences.
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A well-designed extension can add 10-20% to your property's value, often providing an excellent return on investment.
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Create the perfect space for your family's lifestyle, whether that's a larger kitchen for entertaining, a home office for remote working, or additional bedrooms for a growing family.
Quality Materials And Trusted Suppliers
We use high-quality materials and trusted suppliers to ensure your extension stands the test of time, carefully selected to suit different budgets and requirements:
Structural Elements: Precisely matched brickwork, robust timber or steel frameworks, and energy-efficient roofing systems
Windows & Doors: High-performance glazing with excellent thermal and acoustic properties, available in various price points to suit your project
Insulation: Superior insulation materials that exceed current building regulations
Interior Finishes: Quality plastering, flooring, and decorative elements that complement your existing home
Family Kitchen Diner Extension in Sheffield
The Challenge:
Our clients owned a beautiful traditional stone property, but their existing kitchen was small, dark, and disconnected from their garden. They wanted to create a modern, light-filled family space that would complement the character of their period home while providing seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Our Solution:
We designed and built a clean-lined contemporary rear extension with a flat roof and full-width sliding glass doors. The minimalist design creates a striking yet harmonious contrast with the original stone building. By removing the existing rear wall, we created an open-plan kitchen-dining area that flows effortlessly into the garden. The extension features a flat roof with recessed lighting and a modern kitchen with an island unit, creating a perfect space for both family meals and entertaining.
The Result:
"From start to finish, Hartley Construction made the extension process straightforward and stress-free. The team's craftsmanship and attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and the new space has transformed how we live. We've gained the additional space we needed without the upheaval of moving."
A stunning, light-filled space that has transformed how the family uses their home. The full-width sliding doors blur the boundary between inside and out, while the design respectfully balances modern living with the property's traditional character. The new patio area creates an additional outdoor living space that extends the usable area of the home.
FAQs
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Not necessarily. Many extensions fall under 'Permitted Development Rights' and don't require formal planning permission. However, there are specific criteria to meet, and properties in conservation areas or listed buildings have additional restrictions. We'll advise you on your specific situation during our initial consultation.
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Single-storey extensions typically take 12-16 weeks from breaking ground to completion, while double-storey extensions usually require 16-20 weeks. We'll provide a detailed timeline during the planning phase.
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Yes, most clients remain in their homes throughout the project. We take measures to minimise disruption, including creating dust barriers, and maintaining essential services. For complex projects, we can discuss phasing to ensure you always have essential facilities available.
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We pay particular attention to matching materials, architectural details, and proportions to create a seamless integration with your existing property. This includes matching brickwork, roof tiles, window styles, and interior finishes, where possible, to ensure your extension looks like it is part of your home, unless you want a contrast. Many clients now opt for contemporary extensions that deliberately create a striking juxtaposition with their traditional homes, as shown in our Sheffield case study. Whether you prefer seamless integration or a bold contrast, we ensure the design respects your property's character while meeting your lifestyle needs.
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