Buying A House That Needs An Extension

Buying A House That Needs An Extension and needs extension house drawings

Buying a home is exciting — but what if the perfect house needs an extension to become your dream home? Whether you’re planning a larger kitchen, extra bedroom, or just more living space, extending a property after purchase can be a smart move. However, it’s important to understand the feasibility, planning requirements, and design costs before you commit.

At Melrose Designs, we work with homebuyers across Wigan, St Helens, and beyond to provide clear, no-obligation advice on extension potential. We’ll help you understand what’s possible, how much it might cost, and how to make sure your plans comply with local planning and building rules.

Free Consultations for Homebuyers

Before purchasing a property that requires work, it’s crucial to know what you’re taking on. That’s why we offer a free, no-obligation consultation — perfect for homebuyers considering a house that needs an extension.

All we need from you is:

The property address
Whether you already own the home (or are in the process of buying)

From there, we carry out detailed online research to assess:

The property’s planning history
Whether it’s in a conservation area or flood zone
Local planning policies
Extensions and alterations on neighbouring properties

At the end of your consultation, we’ll send you a free quote, outlining planning and design costs, building regulations requirements, and a build estimate to help you make an informed decision.

What Happens if You Change Your Mind?

We understand that buying a house can be unpredictable. If the sale falls through or you choose a different property, no problem — we’ll be happy to offer another consultation when you’re ready.

Our services are flexible and designed to work around your buying journey. You’re not locked into anything, and we’ll be here when you need us.

Honest Advice on Feasibility and Costs

Not every property is suitable for an extension, and we’ll always be honest with you if we think your plans are unlikely to gain approval or would be too costly to justify.

If needed, we’ll suggest alternative layouts or scaled-back designs that could still meet your needs while improving the property’s value and liveability.

With each quote, we aim to provide:

Realistic timelines
Clear breakdowns of costs
Options for phased construction, if you need to spread the work out

We also explain the 8-week planning period for local authority approval and the 3-year timeframe for starting work after planning permission is granted.

Need Extension Drawings? We’ve Got You Covered

Once you’re ready to move forward, we can provide full extension house drawings, tailored to your property and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking at a small single-storey addition or a large two-storey side extension, we’ve got the skills and experience to bring your ideas to life.

Here’s how we help:

1. We Listen to Your Needs

Every extension is unique. During your design consultation, we take time to understand how you live and what you want to achieve. This helps us create designs that are practical, stylish, and personalised to your home.

2. We Offer Design Flexibility

Love modern? Prefer traditional? Somewhere in between? We create extension designs to suit your taste and the style of the existing property. And if you’re not sure what you want yet, we’ll provide several layout options to help you decide.

3. We Use Cutting-Edge Tools

Using the latest 3D design and visualisation software, we give you a realistic preview of your future extension. You’ll be able to see how your space could look before building begins — and make changes with confidence.

4. We Handle Planning & Regulations

We provide a complete service, from preparing and submitting planning applications to producing building regulation drawings. We also coordinate with structural engineers when required and ensure your designs meet current safety, insulation, and energy standards.

5. We Keep Our Pricing Transparent

We believe great design should be accessible. That’s why our pricing is clear, competitive, and upfront — with no hidden fees.

Start Your Extension Journey with Confidence

Buying a house that needs work doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right support and design team, it can be a great investment — and a chance to truly create the home you want.

At Melrose Designs, we’re here to help at every step:

✅ Free initial consultations
✅ Honest advice on planning feasibility
✅ Extension drawings and design options
✅ Full support with planning and building regulations

Get in Touch Today

Ready to take the first step? Whether you’re already in the buying process or just starting your search, we’d love to hear from you.

🌐 Visit: www.melrosedesigns.co.uk
📞 Call for a free consultation

Let’s make your home extension plans a reality — with expert advice, tailored designs, and total peace of mind.

your extension project to life!