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Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions in Rhes-y-cae can be built under permitted development, which means you don’t need a full planning application. However, this depends on:

• The overall depth and height of the extension
• Whether your home has already been extended in the past
• If the property is terraced, semi-detached or detached
• Whether you live in a conservation area or have an Article 4 direction

Before any design is finalised, we check the latest Flintshire council guidance, measure your existing property and confirm whether your project is permitted development or needs a planning application. If an application is required, we handle drawings, submission and liaison with the planning officer for you.

Costs vary depending on size, specification and access, but as a guide for Rhes-y-cae and the wider Flintshire area:

• Single-storey extensions typically start from around £1,500–£2,500 per m²
• Double-storey extensions usually range from £1,800–£3,000 per m²
• High-end finishes, glazing walls or complex steelwork will increase the budget

We always carry out a detailed survey and provide a fixed, itemised quotation so you can see exactly what is included: groundworks, structure, roof, windows/doors, internal finishes and professional fees where required. Value engineering options can be discussed if you have a strict budget to work to.

A typical single-storey extension in Rhes-y-cae takes around 8–12 weeks on site, while larger or double-storey projects can take 12–16+ weeks. The programme usually follows these stages:

• Groundworks and foundations
• Walls, steelwork and structural alterations
• Roof structure and covering
• Windows, doors and making the extension watertight
• First fix services (electrics, plumbing, heating)
• Plastering, second fix and finishes

Before we start on site, you’ll receive a clear project programme with key milestones so you always know what is happening and when each phase is due to be completed.

In most projects, yes. Many clients in Rhes-y-cae stay in their homes throughout the build. We plan the works so that:

• Dust and debris are controlled with temporary screens and protection
• Safe access routes are maintained at all times
• Noisy or disruptive works are grouped together where possible
• Kitchen and bathroom facilities remain usable for as long as we can

If a short period of alternative accommodation is advisable (for example during major knock-through works), we will explain this during the planning stage so you can factor it into your arrangements.

In most cases, a well-designed extension in Rhes-y-cae adds significant value as well as improving day-to-day living. Estate agents in Flintshire typically see the best returns from:

• Creating larger open-plan kitchen / family spaces
• Adding extra bedrooms and a bathroom on upper floors
• Improving natural light with good glazing and layout

We can work with you to balance build cost against likely value uplift, so your project makes sense both as a home improvement and as an investment.