House Extensions in Brighton

It depends on the size and type of extension, the foundations and ground conditions, the roof and glazing, and the level of finish inside. Rather than give a figure that could mislead you, we’ll come and look at the house, talk through what you want and give you a detailed quote. Quotes are free and there’s no obligation.

Not always. Many single-storey rear and side extensions can be built under permitted development rights, within limits on size, height and materials. Houses in a conservation area, listed buildings, flats and maisonettes have fewer rights or none, and large parts of Brighton and Hove are conservation areas. We’ll tell you whether your project is likely to need an application to Brighton & Hove City Council, and help with it if it does.

It depends on the size and complexity of the extension, but most take between 8 and 16 weeks to complete. Planning permission and building regulations approval, where they’re needed, come before that, so it’s worth talking to us early.

Yes. An extension needs Building Regulations approval even when it doesn’t need planning permission. Building control checks the foundations, structure, insulation, drainage and fire safety as the work goes on, and you get a completion certificate at the end, which you’ll want when you come to sell.

In most cases, yes. We plan the work to keep disruption down and keep your home safe and usable throughout. Most of the building happens outside until the new structure is weathertight; the messiest stage is usually knocking through into the house, and we plan that carefully.

Yes. We refurbish single rooms and whole houses: opening up layouts, removing chimney breasts, re-plastering, fitting kitchens, dealing with damp, and repairing and rendering the outside of the house. If you’re extending, it’s often a good time to refurbish the rooms around the new space too.

Yes. The structure above is propped while the wall or chimney breast comes out, then carried on a steel beam or supports sized for the load, normally by a structural engineer. Building control inspects the work, and we make good and re-plaster afterwards.

If the work involves a wall you share with a neighbour, or digging foundations close to their house, the Party Wall Act usually means serving them notice before work starts. It’s straightforward when it’s done early, and we’ll let you know if it applies to your project.

Yes. We offer free, no-obligation quotes for all projects. Call us or request a callback to arrange a visit and a chat about what you have in mind.

Cliff, who runs B-Right-On Construction and has over 40 years in the building trade. He’ll come out to see the job, talk you through the options, and stay your point of contact while the work is carried out.

Brighton and Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Peacehaven and the areas in between. If you’re not sure whether we cover you, just ask.

Call 07765 188882, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5pm. If we’re on site and can’t answer, leave a message or request a callback through the website and we’ll get back to you.