House Extensions Haringey: The Side Return
NStar Builds, a family and friends run North London building company, covers house extensions in Haringey and the surrounding North London area. A side return extension builds over the narrow passage beside the rear of a Victorian terrace, usually turning a galley kitchen into a room wide enough to eat and live in.
Why do Victorian terraces suit side returns?
Behind most Victorian terraces sits an outrigger and a narrow strip of passage. The passage seldom works as a garden. Filling it in usually doubles the width of the kitchen.
Daylight needs thinking about from the start: with a wall on the boundary, rooflights bring the light in. A party wall notice to the neighbour is common, because the new wall sits on or near the line.
Is 40k enough to renovate a house in the UK?
For a light refurbishment it can be. The London cost guide on the NStar Builds website puts painting, flooring and fixtures at £20,000 to £40,000. Kitchens, bathrooms and rewiring move a project into its medium band, which starts at £50,000.
Why are older houses in Haringey harder to renovate?
Victorian and Edwardian terraces make up much of the local housing. They were built with lime mortar, solid walls and chimneys running through every floor. Modern materials do not always sit happily with the original fabric.
Something unexpected tends to appear once the floors are up: old lead pipe, tired wiring, a joist cut for a pipe decades ago. Build a contingency into the budget and it will probably be used. Period property renovation is one of the services NStar Builds names.
Can I renovate a house for 50k?
It depends on NStar Builds Highgate the scope. The London cost guide on the NStar Builds website puts a medium refurbishment, covering kitchens, bathrooms and rewiring, at £50,000 to £100,000. That places £50,000 at the start of the band, and a free itemised quote shows what it buys.
Does the building team cover Haringey?
NStar Builds is based in Haringey, N4, and covers the surrounding North London area. That takes in Haringey, along with Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, Crouch End and Hornsey.
On a project lasting weeks, a short journey to site counts. Familiarity with the local council and the typical houses shortens the learning curve. One call confirms whether your address is covered.
NStar Builds takes on projects in Haringey and across Haringey and North London. Ring 0203 576 0166 to arrange house extensions.
NStar Builds
46 Marquis Road, Haringey N4 3AP, London, UK
Phone: 0203 576 0166
Website: www.nstarbuilds.com
A family and friends run building company serving Haringey and the surrounding North London area.