The complete home extension service from start to finishOur home extension service is perfect for you if you're looking for a quality and trustworthy builder in Newbury to build your extension to a high standard at a reasonable price. We are highly experienced when it comes to extensions and really have our process nailed down to move quickly and efficiently while keeping the quality sky high.
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Home Extension Builders In Newbury - The Process
Phase 1: Groundwork
The first step is to mark out the footprint of your new house extension and then dig and concrete the foundations. Once your foundations have cured we will then install any necessary drainage that needs to be put in to take any waste water from kitchens/bathrooms of your new space. The last step of the groundwork phase is to build your extension up to the damp course and then prep and pour the over site (your new floor space).
The first step is to mark out the footprint of your new house extension and then dig and concrete the foundations. Once your foundations have cured we will then install any necessary drainage that needs to be put in to take any waste water from kitchens/bathrooms of your new space. The last step of the groundwork phase is to build your extension up to the damp course and then prep and pour the over site (your new floor space).
Phase 2: Brickwork
Once the groundwork phase is complete it's time to move forward with building the walls of your extension. This next phase is exciting because you start to get a feel for your new space. The walls are built to lintel height and your new windows and doors are formed. If you're having a single story extension the brickwork continues to plate height to get ready for your new roof. If it's a double story then brickwork continues to pick up any steels you have in your floor zone and your floor joists. The same process is repeated for the second lift to get your double story extension ready for it's new roof.
Once the groundwork phase is complete it's time to move forward with building the walls of your extension. This next phase is exciting because you start to get a feel for your new space. The walls are built to lintel height and your new windows and doors are formed. If you're having a single story extension the brickwork continues to plate height to get ready for your new roof. If it's a double story then brickwork continues to pick up any steels you have in your floor zone and your floor joists. The same process is repeated for the second lift to get your double story extension ready for it's new roof.
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Phase 3: Roof
Next, it's time to cut the roof. Timbers are erected to create your roof structure. felt and baton is then added to keep the elements out which opens the internal work. Tiles are then added to finish the roof! |
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Phase 4: 1st Fix
Now you're new extension is "in the dry" thanks to the felt and baton on the roof, the inside work can begin. We call it the first fix stage and during this stage the 1st fix carpentry, plumbing and electrics are completed. First though, Your internal floor area can now be insulated and the screed can be laid. Stud walls are then built and cables and pipes are fixed in the correct locations for sockets, lights, power supplies, water supplies, waste outlets. |
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Phase 5: Windows & Doors
Now it's time for the windows and doors to be installed so that build can progress internally. This opens up even more work inside and allows the extension to warm up and dry out. We can supply a |
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Phase 6: Plasterboard
Once all the first fix plumbing, electrics and waste has been installed, it's time to cover it all up with plasterboard and get the extension ready for 2nd fix. Things are coming on! |
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Phase 7: Second Fix
Once the plasterboard is installed, the second fix can begin. This includes floor coverings like tiles or wood flooring. Skirting boards, doors and architraves can be fitted. Kitchens and bathrooms can be fully installed along with radiators. |
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Phase 8: Decorating & Final Clean
The final phase of an extension project is the decorating phase, which involved painting all the walls and woodwork. The extension is then immaculately to complete the project. |
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