Home Extensions
Home Extension Specialists in Sussex
A well-designed house extension gives you the extra space you need without leaving the home you love.
For homeowners in characterful Regency and Victorian terraces, semi-detached properties and listed buildings, experience makes all the difference. With over 25 years working across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas, we manage every project with respect and heritage expertise, on your side from concept through to completion.
If you’re considering a house extension, book your consultation with J.T. Pugh Construction and Renovation Ltd and receive a tailored quote from our team.
Why Choose Us for Your Home Extension?
Extending your home is an exciting opportunity to create a space that fits your needs perfectly. But the process can also be overwhelming, with lots of moving parts and worries of long-term disturbance.
We are specialist home extension contractors, focusing on regular communication, clear advice and minimal disruption. With many years of experience working on homes across Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex area, you can expect exceptional quality work delivered on time.
By the end of your home extension project, our aim is for you to sit back in your dream space and think, “it was all worth it”. Here’s how we ensure that’s the case:
- Specialists in period and listed properties
- Over 25 years of local expertise across Brighton & Hove and Sussex
- Expert project management from concept to completion
- Members of the Federation of Master Builders and Checkatrade
- Clear communication throughout with regular updates
- Hundreds of successful projects delivered for satisfied homeowners
What Types of House Extension Do We Deliver?
Every home, and every homeowner, is unique. When it comes to making your space work for you, there are different extension options to explore.
Our team will be happy to provide any advice you need to make the best decision for your home, ensuring your new space works perfectly for you. Our most common home extension projects include:
Single-storey extensions
A single-storey extension is one of the most popular ways to expand a home. Often at the rear of the house, you might choose this option to create an open-plan kitchen-diner, an entertainment space or extra ground-floor living space that connects seamlessly with your garden.
Two-storey extensions
A two-storey extension will allow you to increase your living space across multiple levels. This approach is often used to create additional bedrooms, bathrooms or expanded living areas, ideal for growing families needing more room.
Side extensions
Side extensions (or side return extensions) can make excellent use of underutilised space alongside your property. Commonly seen in terraced and semi-detached homes, a side extension is ideal for creating wider kitchens, utility rooms or additional living areas.
Wraparound extensions
Wraparound extensions combine a rear extension with a side return, significantly expanding the layout of your ground floor. This design is particularly effective for older Brighton & Hove homes, creating larger kitchen and living spaces and improving flow.
Front of house extensions
Less common, but appropriate for certain properties, a front-of-house extension can enhance the functionality and outward appearance of your home. You might choose this option to create a porch or a spacious entrance hall.
Our House Extension Process
Choosing J.T. Pugh Construction and Renovation Ltd means partnering with a team that treats your home with care and puts your experience first throughout the project.
You’ll benefit from a clear, well-managed process to help your project run smoothly from the first conversation through to the final details. At every stage, you’ll receive regular updates and management oversight to keep everything ticking along.
1. Initial consultation: Your project begins with a conversation about your home, your ideas and the space you’d like to create. We’ll clarify your goals and offer practical advice, providing a clear, competitive estimation of the cost.
2. Design & feasibility: The next step is developing the design and confirming the feasibility. At this stage, you might have drawings or structural calculations already. We’ll help you confirm layouts, structural requirements and how the extension will work with the character of your home.
3. Planning & Building Control: Where planning permission or conservation approvals are required, we’ll guide you through the process and help you coordinate with the relevant authorities, in addition to Building Control support.
4. Construction begins: With your design finalised and approvals in place, construction can begin. Our highly skilled team will manage the build with careful attention to detail and respect for your home. Regular updates and clear communication will keep you informed throughout.
5. Completion, handover & aftercare: As the extension nears completion, final checks ensure everything meets the expected standard. The finished space is carefully handed over, ready for you to enjoy, with reassurance that we’re on hand should you need support.
Extending Period & Listed Properties
With extensive experience working on period and Grade II listed buildings across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding area, we approach every extension with heritage in mind. Our experts will plan carefully to complement your home’s original architecture while meeting modern living needs.
We can support you with:
- Planning permission needs
- Conservation area regulations
- Listed building requirements
- Sensitive structural alterations
- Restoration and traditional building methods
- Close collaboration with Building Control
How Much Will My Home Extension in Sussex Cost?
The cost of your house extension will vary depending on several factors, including its size, the specification and the structural work involved. Because every project is different, the most accurate way to understand costs is through a tailored assessment of your home and plans.
To find out more about what you can expect to pay, get in touch with us for a bespoke quotation and receive clear guidance based on your property and the type of extension you’re considering.
Start Planning Your Home Extension
If you’re considering a house extension in Sussex, you deserve guidance from a team that understands the area’s unique features and puts your home’s needs at the heart of your project.
With over 25 years’ experience working on Brighton & Hove extensions, including period, listed and conservation area properties, we approach every build with care, expertise and close attention to detail.
We’d be happy to discuss your ideas and provide a tailored quotation based on your home and plans. You’ll receive a same-day response to your enquiry and a no-obligation consultation to start exploring your next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary depending on the scope and design complexity of your extensions. Typically, they can range from 8–20 weeks; however, our team will provide you with a more accurate estimation for your individual project and will check in with regular updates throughout.
Planning permission requirements are different from project to project. Many extensions fall under permitted development, but permission may be required for larger or more complex builds. Our team will be more than happy to guide you through this process.
The likely answer is yes! Well-designed extensions, especially kitchens and entertainment spaces, increase both property value and appeal when you decide the time is right to move.
Some noise and dust are inevitable, but with careful project management, we’ll minimise disruption to your daily life. We always tidy up thoroughly before we leave for the day, and our contractors are regularly praised for their professionalism and considerate behaviour.
If this is something you’re concerned about, our team will happily discuss options that work best for you and your home.
Absolutely. We can bundle home extensions with loft conversions, kitchen or bathroom renovations, or larger full-house projects for an integrated home improvement process. See our full list of building and construction services.
Our home extension services include end-to-end management. This means design, structural work, permissions, construction, finishes and final handover, ensuring a high-quality, turnkey solution.