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Rustic Charm Meets Modern Living: Timber-Clad Extension and Loft Conversion

This thoughtful home renovation project breathed new life into a traditional property. A striking timber-clad extension expanded the ground floor, while a carefully executed loft conversion unlocked valuable living space above.

Key features:

  • Warm, natural wood cladding created a stunning exterior facade
  • Large, strategically placed windows flooded the new spaces with light
  • The ground floor extension opened up to a beautifully landscaped garden
  • A bespoke staircase led to the newly converted loft, featuring dormer windows

The extension seamlessly blended with the existing structure, providing an expanded kitchen and living area perfect for modern family life. Upstairs, the loft conversion added two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, maximising the home's potential.

This renovation not only increased the property's square footage but also enhanced its aesthetic appeal, combining rustic elements with contemporary design for a truly unique home.

Challenges:

Timber cladding extensions present complex technical challenges involving moisture management, thermal performance, and material durability. The inherent vulnerability of timber to environmental degradation requires sophisticated waterproofing strategies, precise detailing to prevent water ingress, and specialised treatments to mitigate UV exposure, dimensional movement, and potential structural instability. Fire safety regulations and ongoing maintenance demands further complicate the architectural intervention, necessitating careful material selection and engineered solutions to ensure long-term performance.

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Testimonials

I found working with Rich through the different stages of the design was a fun, creative and collaborative process. Rich was great at translating my ideas to paper, pushing back where appropriate on what would be suitable, and patient as we went through several iterations until we reached an end result that I couldn’t be happier with.
Dan H
Extension & Loft Conversion - East Dulwich, London
My property was completely transformed, we took the planning guidance on board and achieved permission first time around, could not have been happier.
Shiraz B
Flat Conversion & Terrace - Southwark, London
The level of thinking and creativity was exceptional. This was coupled with honest, practical advice on costings, and what was going to maximise value and my return. I would recommend Richard and his team to anyone.
Matthew B
Ground Floor Extension - Woking, London

Testimonials

I found working with Rich through the different stages of the design was a fun, creative and collaborative process. Rich was great at translating my ideas to paper, pushing back where appropriate on what would be suitable, and patient as we went through several iterations until we reached an end result that I couldn’t be happier with.
Dan H
Extension & Loft Conversion - East Dulwich, London
My property was completely transformed, we took the planning guidance on board and achieved permission first time around, could not have been happier.
Shiraz B
Flat Conversion & Terrace - Southwark, London
The level of thinking and creativity was exceptional. This was coupled with honest, practical advice on costings, and what was going to maximise value and my return. I would recommend Richard and his team to anyone.
Matthew B
Ground Floor Extension - Woking, London

Testimonials

I found working with Rich through the different stages of the design was a fun, creative and collaborative process. Rich was great at translating my ideas to paper, pushing back where appropriate on what would be suitable, and patient as we went through several iterations until we reached an end result that I couldn’t be happier with.
Dan H
Extension & Loft Conversion - East Dulwich, London
My property was completely transformed, we took the planning guidance on board and achieved permission first time around, could not have been happier.
Shiraz B
Flat Conversion & Terrace - Southwark, London
The level of thinking and creativity was exceptional. This was coupled with honest, practical advice on costings, and what was going to maximise value and my return. I would recommend Richard and his team to anyone.
Matthew B
Ground Floor Extension - Woking, London