Double storey extensions are an incredible way to truly maximise your house value and make more space at the same time.
CK Architectural
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Double storey extensions
Double storey extensions are hugely popular in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the rest of the Gloucester region too. They are one of the highest value home renovations available, offering extra rooms on both the ground and the first floor, giving your home more space than ever before. By still having only one roof and one foundation, it’s also one of the best value for money renovations too.
The CK Architectural team have decades of experience working with double storey extensions of all shapes and sizes. We work with you in-depth to ensure we’re able to create the perfect designs for your unique project requirements, taking the whole project from initial designs and outlines all the way through to planning stages, building regulations, and project management if required too.
Designing a double storey extension
Before designing your double storey extension or having great ideas it’s always a good idea to factor in the considerations that come along with them first. Things such as natural light, ventilation, means of escape, and any limitations with planning too. That applies to both floors, as they will pose very different challenges in some areas.
Our vast experience in residential design allows us to demonstrate how best to gain the extra rooms, access them and unlock hidden unused dead zones. Whilst creating great new living spaces, we don’t like to forget the rest of the property; every square meter needs to be usable and accountable for you to truly maximise the value of your extension. That goes for the external as well as the internal.
Once we determine the size and shape that is available from the site and likely to gain approval from the planning officers, we can begin. We will demonstrate some internal layout options, adding various furniture and even planning the kitchen to help you see the functionality. With a working size and layout, we can then add the windows and doors plus any other material finishes you want to consider.
Planning permission your home extension design
Good planning design by CK Architectural will consider planning restrictions such as scale, impact on the street, how it affects the neighbours and every other point that planning considers. We counter design all the likely obstacles that local authority planning departments can throw at us, however, most policies are open to interpretation and each local plan varies. It is often down to the opinion of the area officer, but we work with them at every turn to provide the highest possible chance of success.
The size and scale of double storey extensions have to be accounted for if they’re going to be successful in the planning stages. This helps them to not dominate where inappropriate, and work with the environment around them. Overshadowing, privacy issues and loss of amenity from neighbours if your extensions are near the boundary are all vital here.
Our testimonials
CK Architectural Hull
Out of 5 stars
Overall rating out of 29 Google reviews
This is the second project I have used CK Architects on and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or to recommend them to others. Karen is highly professional, friendly, and quick, listened to our requirements and acted on everything so beautifully. We are very impressed with the fast, efficient service provided by CK Architectural Design staff members.
Exactly what I wanted. No sales rubbish, no broken promises. They did exactly what I asked for, right first time, for the exact price quoted. I'd definitely use the company again.
Excellent service and communication. The company correctly and quickly identified my requirements, and worked accurately and within (very reasonable) quotation. Any queries and additional dimensions or details which the design engineer had, were clearly requested, allowing me to be able to quickly furnish the exact information and measurements, and negating the need for site visits, thus keeping costs in check. The first draft of the engineering drawings were very impressive - as a project engineer involved in the materials handling industry, I am well used to working with and interpreting CAD drawings, so was able to appreciate the high level of detail and clarity therein. I have been pleased and impressed with the service provided and care taken by CK Architectural, in bringing this part of my project to a successful conclusion - the Local Authority Building Control department accepted the drawings and specifications at first draft, without any amendments or changes. I am happy to recommend this company to anyone seeking a friendly, helpful, skilled and professional service.
CK Architectural led us through our whole project of two significant extensions from start to finish. At the outset during concept the input was both practical and creative. Several of our own ideas were improved upon and other ideas added. The creation of the designs was collaborative with CKA listening to our needs and wishes and incorporating them as practically possible. The budget was agreed with CKA and they kept a tight lid on the finances. The initial plan was actually built within budget, and we just crept over due to a couple of unforeseen changes, such as the roof tiles to match current being discontinued and therefore we chose to have a new roof. CKA made frequent visits to site and it always felt as if they had the project under control. It is not until you embark upon a venture such as this, as a novice, that you realise how complex it all is. However, with CKA leading the way on drawing completion, obtaining planning permission, appointing reputable contractors and managing Building Control eveything felt smooth and was stress free for us as the client. For the service we received we thought CKS priced their involvement very fairly.
CK Architectural where very thorough, professional and prompt when drawing up our plans, providing options and guidance when choosing & deciding what would work best with the space created. Any additional questions/queries where also answered straight away and always provided useful information. Very pleased with the service received and have recommended to friends and family.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueI use CK Architectural being a builder and have for a number of years now, with absolutely nothing but professionalism and great feedback from the team.All that and good value for your money.Personally I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Positive: ProfessionalismChris gave a brilliant service for our loft conversion design, including all planning details for the local authority, and completion of working drawings. the service was without question excellent, especially since this was all through a pandemic. Thankyou
Fantastic service from the start, building work to start next week but couldn’t be happier with the designs and professionalism from the company.Will be recommending to all.
Great service - innovative thinking and timely responses. Can’t wait for the next project they can help me with! Would not hesitate to recommend.
Enjoyed working with CK on our loft conversion, kept us updated along the way and very happy with the outcome and the service. Would highly recommend
I have used CK Architectural for numerous project over the past few years and find them to be attentive, conscientious and very reliable. And most of all they offer excellent value for money.
For someone far removed from the building / planning industries the thought of where to start when thinking of a big extension project to my house (two story to the side and wrap around of semi-detached 3 bed) was a little daunting at first. Luckily, after obtaining a competitive quote, I enlisted the services of CK Architectural and have been very impressed with not only the service received but the ease at which they have made the whole process. After listening to my thoughts and the reasons for needing the extension work doing, the architect came up with a great design that encompassed everything that was needed. Even when I changed my mind over a couple of aspects, Donna, Chris and the team were quick to administer any alterations. Every visit to the house for measurements / planning etc has happened without a hitch with all members of the team we've encountered being punctual and professional at all times. The best thing has been by far the ease at which CK have made of getting all council and local authority sign off for the project. All I have needed to do is pay the fees at the required time, no stress involved and all went through seamlessly. I'm now at the stage where I have the drawings to hand and have submitted them to builders to obtain quotes. Importantly, the feedback so far from the builders indicates the project to be within the budget specifications I explained to CK during the first consultation. Very happy customer 🙂 Carl.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueHighly recommend CK Architectural. Chris and his team did a great job gaining planning permission for a new build and renovation of an existing property. We hit some dead ends with the planning officer but Chris found different ways of getting around the problems without going over budget.
We have use the team at CK Architectural on 2 projects of ours over the years. They have never let us down. They have always worked with us to produce the designs we wanted and handled everything for us through the Planning and Building Control stage, keeping us updated at the carious stages. We will most certainly use again if we decide to do another project.
Proffesional, helpful & a great price. Produced hard copies & electronic of everything we needed. What more could you ask for .
Chris’ attention to detail and professionalism was second to none. I would highly recommend him and his Company.
Brilliant company, great service from start to finish, cant recommend highly enough.
You will get the best design options so that you can make the right choices
Building regulations for double storey extensions
The final design stage for your project to move forward is with gaining a building certificate from a building control body, whether that be local authority or a private building inspector. The final design will have all the relevant building detail, dimensions, cross-section and specification to not only gain full plans building control approval but to be easily read by builder and client alike.
We like to make the plans easy to read for building control officers, builders and you the client, and that way, we leave less to interpretation. Double storey extensions do require more consideration in building due to means of escape from fire, more weight on the existing structure, tying into the existing roof and other means, but it’s all well within the experience of the CK team to help you along with
Project management for your double storey extension
Finally, the project is ready to be built. Our detailed plans allow a competent builder to price and build correctly, and for you get accurate quotations from them if they assess the site too. We always advise the utmost care and consideration when choosing the builders for your project, and to make sure that builders are aware of limitations in designs and where their responsibilities lie in their role, looking at foundations, electrics, plumbing and general site health under their remit.
The CK team do also provide a comprehensive project management service to take the stress from your build, too. We work with you to select the best builder for the job, create a schedule of works, administer contracts, act as the main point of contact, and deal with any issues and snagging along the way both through regular site inspections and through constant communication too.
