SINGLE STOREY
Single-storey extensions
Add bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, utility areas or additional living space to the existing footprint.
RESIDENTIAL HOME EXTENSIONS
Add More Space to Your Home.
Need another bedroom, a larger living area, a new bathroom or more space for your family? Dial-a-Contractor handles residential home extensions and coordinates the building work and specialist trades required to complete the addition.
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Single & double-storey extensions
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Building, plumbing & electrical work
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From plans through to completion
HOME EXTENSION SERVICES
Add the space your home needs.
Home extensions can range from a single additional room to a major alteration of the existing property. Dial-a-Contractor can handle the building work and organise the different trades required to complete the extension.
UPPER LEVEL
Second-storey additions
Create additional space above the existing home where the structure, access and approvals allow.
LIVING AREAS
Living & family-room extensions
Enlarge lounges, dining rooms and family spaces or create better connections to outdoor living areas.
KITCHENS
Kitchen extensions
Increase the size of the kitchen or combine kitchen, dining and family areas within a larger open-plan space.
BEDROOMS
Bedrooms & suites
Add bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, dressing areas or guest accommodation.
ALTERATIONS
Connecting old and new
Open walls, alter existing rooms and carry out the building work needed to connect the new extension to the house.
SERVICES
Plumbing & electrical work
Extend or alter plumbing, drainage, lighting and electrical services where the new space requires them.
FINISHES
Flooring, ceilings & painting
Complete the extension with the flooring, plastering, ceilings, painting, tiling and other finishes required.
WHAT CAN BE INCLUDED?
One extension can involve several different trades.
You do not need to arrange every contractor separately. Dial-a-Contractor can handle the general building work and bring in the specialist trades needed for the agreed extension.
Building work
Foundations, brickwork, concrete, plastering, roofing and general residential construction.
Plumbing & drainage
New or altered water, waste and drainage services for kitchens, bathrooms and other new spaces.
Electrical work
Lighting, plug points and other electrical requirements associated with the new extension.
Finishing trades
Ceilings, tiling, flooring, painting, carpentry and other finishing work needed to complete the addition.
CONNECTING THE EXTENSION TO YOUR HOME
New building work still has to work with the existing house.
Existing walls, roof levels, floors, drainage and services can all affect how an extension is built. These details need to be considered before and during the work.
Existing structure
New openings, beams and structural connections may require appropriate plans or engineering information.
Roof connection
The new roof needs to connect properly with the existing roof, flashings and rainwater system.
Floor levels
Existing floor and ground levels can affect thresholds, drainage and how comfortably the old and new spaces connect.
Existing services
Plumbing, drainage and electrical services may need to be extended or altered to serve the additional space.
PLANS & APPROVALS
Many extensions need plans before building can start.
Depending on the extent of the work, the extension may require architectural drawings, municipal approval, structural information or other professional input.
Existing plans
Existing house plans can help show the current approved building and provide a starting point for the proposed extension.
New drawings
Drawings may be required to show the proposed addition and how it connects to the existing property.
Structural information
Foundations, beams, slabs, larger openings or upper-storey work may require suitable engineering input.
Approvals
Applicable municipal or other requirements should be established for the particular extension before construction proceeds.
HOW IT WORKS
Tell us what space you want to add. We organise the work.
Whether you already have approved plans or are only starting to think about the extension, we can establish what information and building work may be required.
01 · TELL US
Tell us what you want to add
Explain what additional space you need and send photographs, plans or sketches if you already have them.
02 · ASSESS
Establish what is required
We look at the proposed work, available information and whether further plans or professional input may be needed.
03 · BUILD
Carry out the extension
The building work and specialist trades are organised around the agreed extension.
04 · COMPLETE
Finish the new space
Final finishes and outstanding agreed items are dealt with as the extension moves towards completion.
LIVING THROUGH THE BUILD
An extension can affect daily life while the work is underway.
If you remain in the home during construction, dust, noise, access, security and temporary interruptions to services may need to be taken into account.
Site access
Builders and materials need practical access to the work area.
Dust & noise
Opening the existing house can create temporary disruption to occupied areas.
Services
Some plumbing or electrical alterations may require temporary interruptions.
Security & weather
Temporary openings need to be considered while the old and new parts of the building are being connected.
HOMEOWNER QUESTIONS
Common questions about extending a home.
Do I need plans for my extension?
Many extensions do require plans or approval, depending on the nature and extent of the work. Tell us what you are planning and what information you already have.
Can I stay in the house during the work?
Often yes, depending on the extent of construction and which areas of the home are affected.
Can you organise all the trades?
Yes. Where the extension requires builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers, tilers, painters or other trades, these can be coordinated as part of the job.
What if unexpected work is found?
Existing homes can reveal hidden conditions once work starts. Additional work should be discussed before it is simply added to the original job.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOME EXTENSION
Give us the details once, then choose WhatsApp or email.
Tell us what space you want to add, where the property is and what plans or information you already have.
NEED MORE SPACE AT HOME?
Tell us what you want to add.
Whether you already have approved plans or only have an idea, send us the basic details and we can establish the next practical step.