If your house is starting to feel small, your first thought might be to move. But between stamp duty, estate agent fees, solicitors and removal vans, a lot of money disappears without adding a single square metre. That's why so many Croydon families extend instead.
The case for extending
An extension gives you space where you actually need it: a bigger kitchen, a home office, an extra bedroom or a downstairs loo. You keep the school, the neighbours and the commute, and you get a layout designed around how you live rather than how the last owners lived. A well-built extension can also add value to the house.
Croydon's housing makes it easier
Croydon has a real mix of homes: Victorian terraces in South Norwood and Thornton Heath, 1930s semis in Shirley and Addiscombe, post-war detached houses out towards Sanderstead and Selsdon. Most of them have obvious room to grow, whether that's a side return, a rear extension, a loft or a garage conversion.
Why choose Smiley?
We've been building extensions in Croydon since 2003. We know the borough's planning rules, we work closely with building control, and we handle the lot from drawings to the final snag list. Baz is on site for every job, which is a big part of why our customers keep recommending us.
Getting started
Whether you're thinking about a modest kitchen extension or a full two-storey extension, the first step is the same: a free site visit to look at what's possible. Ring 07786 254637 or drop us a message.