Home Extensions & New Builds in Christchurch, Dorset
Being a family run business, we empathise and understand that it really and truly means everything.
Perhaps you’re outgrowing your current home by that ever-extending family. Are you picturing a beautifully extended space to entertain friends and family? Or, simply, a relaxing sun lounge to while away a few hours.
We can help.
We offer a spectacular range of advice and guidance to help you transform your ideas into reality. Whether it be a complete new build or an extension to your wonderful home. Our fabulous workforce has the skills and expertise to work with you through every stage of the build, start to finish.
With such an extensive knowledge of materials and methods, we will walk you through every step of the process. Our team strives to maintain an excessive amount of attention to detail, we always ensure every single one of your needs is met, and the outcome is nothing less than perfect.
Approaching all projects with a great level of professionalism and passion, HRH Construction is your one-stop-shop for molding and perfecting your vision.
New Builds
With such an extensive knowledge of materials and methods, we will walk you through every step of the process. Our team strives to maintain an excessive amount of attention to detail, we always ensure every single one of your needs is met, and the outcome is nothing less than perfect.
Approaching all projects with a great level of professionalism and passion, HRH Construction is your one-stop-shop for molding and perfecting your vision.
We take an extreme amount of pride in the work we do, with perfection being the top of our agenda. No challenge is too great, or too small for us. Working with our designers, or yours – we know that a carefully, and strategically placed wall, door, or window can make all the difference when building a family home.
Building spaces that encourage light and openness. A modern, eco-friendly and sustainably innovative home, or a take on something traditional, conventional, and classic. We endeavour to spend the time to get to know you.
We look forward to hearing about your next venture!
Frequently asked questions about extensions and new builds
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Many single-storey extensions fall under permitted development and do not need full planning permission, but the limits are specific. They depend on how far the extension projects from the original rear wall, its height, how close it is to boundaries, and how much of the garden is being built on. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and properties where permitted development rights have been removed are all treated differently. Confirm your own case with your local planning authority.
What is the difference between planning permission and Building Regulations?
They are two separate things, and this is the most common misunderstanding we encounter. Planning permission governs whether you are allowed to build. Building Regulations govern how it must be built – structure, insulation, fire safety, drainage and ventilation. Every extension needs Building Regulations approval, even when it does not need planning permission.
How long does an extension take?
It varies with size and specification, but the sequence is consistent: design and drawings, planning permission if required, Building Regulations approval, groundwork and foundations, structure, first fix for electrics and plumbing, then second fix and finishing. We will give you a realistic schedule with your quote.
Why do foundations matter so much?
Foundations determine everything that follows. Ground conditions vary considerably across Dorset, from sandy soils to clay to higher water tables near the coast and rivers, and the foundation design has to respond to what is actually there. Getting it wrong is the most expensive mistake possible on an extension.