Home Improvement & House Extension Blog & News

Increase the value of your home by appealing to the budding chef

May 28, 2014

Home owners looking to expand their kitchen will be pleased to know that a third of estate agents in the UK believe that the extension will increase the value of their property. Good news for those budding Jamie Oliver’s and Heston Blumenthal’s in the making. A great way to expand the home and create a larger living area, kitchen extensions are now seen as a financially beneficial solution to increasing space in the home alongside extra bedrooms. According to a…

Dinner is a Winner as a London Home Extension Creates Beautiful New Kitchen

May 2, 2014

Breakfast, lunch and dinner times are set to be a lot more fun for one London family, after London building firm Simply Extend completed a breathtaking home extension; centred around a large kitchen/diner space. With a large central island and lots of room for family and friends, this stunning kitchen mixes functionality with a warm family friendly aesthetic. When families grow, they need more space and with London house prices still on the up many families have to find that…

London House Prices in Brent Rise Faster Than Any Other Suburb

May 1, 2014

Is there any greater illustration of the incredible London house prices boom than the meteoric rise of Brent? At one time Brent contained some of the capitals most deprived areas and was even oft referred to as the drive-by-shooting capital of the UK. Now, however, Brent is experiencing greater increase in house prices than any other borough in London. This includes illustrious names like Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Westminster. Ironically, this prices hike is believed to have been caused in part…

Create more room at home, not more financial debt

March 24, 2014

It’s a fact that house prices are rising steadily, with the latest survey conducted by Halifax showing a 7.9% increase in price in just over a year. Shockingly, 2.4% of this increase has been noted since last month, based on Halifax’s lending figures. This might be bad news for people looking to move into a new property if space is an issue. London house prices in particular are rising fast, which means families and homeowners are looking at a viable…

The 5 most important things to check when selecting a building contractor for your home

December 23, 2013

With so many contractors available for domestic building projects such as extensions or loft conversions in London, choosing the right one can be a minefield. That’s why Simply Loft and Simply Extend have teamed up to put together a checklist of 5 important things to remember when choosing a builder for your project. The Simply team have years of experience in the trade which gives them a unique insight into the needs of the customer and the standard practices of their competitors. They’re perfectly…

Simply Extend refurbish a beautiful London penthouse apartment

November 29, 2013

Not only do Simply Extend build beautiful kitchen extensions, but they also work on large renovation and refurbishment projects, like this London penthouse refurbishment. Simply Extend were recently contracted to undertake building work on a large penthouse apartment in Victoria, London. The project entailed a complete strip out and reconfiguration of a 250 SQM mansion block apartment. This large project involved installing four new bathrooms; one complete with a integrated television over the bath and a walk in wardrobe. Four bedrooms…

UK Homeowners Improve Home For Personal Enjoyment Not To Boost Property Value

September 13, 2013

An independent survey conducted by London home extension builders Simply Extend surprisingly revealed that the majority of homeowners are motivated to improve their home by personal enjoyment, rather than the financial incentive of increasing the value of their property. The study interviewed 626 participants about various home improvement choices and desires, and this survey found that, of those who owned their own home, around 65 per cent said that the most important factor when it comes to making the decision to modify…

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Building an Extension? Your guide to Planning Permission

September 2, 2013

Adding an extension to your home is a significant investment that can create much-needed space and enhance your quality of life. However, before you start planning your new addition, it’s vital to understand the planning permission process. Simply Extend is London’s leading home and kitchen extension company, transforming homes all over London. One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients is whether planning permission is required for their new extension, so here is a quick guide to the basics.…

Extension Flooring Ideas & Floor Plans

August 19, 2013

The Simply team have been hard at work again, having just recently completed a kitchen extension and loft conversion project for a family in Richmond Upon Thames. There are huge benefits to having one contractor complete both a loft conversion and an extension to a property by saving on cost, time and hassle. By using Simply Extend to complete your extension, you also have the benefit of using ourspecialist loft conversion arm called Simply Loft to convert your loft should you…