12 Steps to Build the Cheapest House Extension in the UK 2024

Building a house extension can be surprisingly expensive in the UK. I have been designing and building extensions since 2009. This is my list of 12 ways to keep costs to the absolute minimum but it requires serious compromise in the design. Check out the Real Life Architecture site, I offer free and paid advice - https://www.reallifearchitecture.co.uk If you would like to book a consultation with me you can do so here - https://www.reallifearchitecture.co.u... Please read the terms and conditions before you book. This video is sponsored by Sunflex UK - https://www.reallifearchitecture.co.u... TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Start at the beginning 1:44 - Do not integrate with the existing house 2:32 - Build one storey and no more 3:04 - Don’t create new kitchens or bathrooms in the extension 3:33 - Don’t do a split level 3:46 - Use the local building method for the walls and floor 4:25 - Use a flat roof 4:40 - Use a suspended floor, if possible 5:28 - Keep glazing to 1/15 the area of habitable rooms 6:16 - As few lights and sockets as possible 6:39 - Fewer trades 7:21 - Use a smaller building firm but accept they will take longer. #ukconstruction #houseextension #homedesign #housedesign #ukhomes #ukproperty #buildingconstruction