Property extensions in Ashford and the surrounding villages
Ashford and the villages around it, including Kennington, Willesborough and Kingsnorth, are a strong area for us: larger rear and wrap-around extensions, plus full renovations on 1960s to 80s stock.
40+ years' experience · 5-year workmanship guarantee · £5m public liability · Fixed-price written quote
Three questions to answer first
Ashford's housing is younger than most of Kent, so the first questions are often about the paperwork on the house rather than its age.
- 1
Are your permitted development rights intact?
On newer estates, planning conditions can remove permitted development rights. It is worth checking the original planning consent for your house before assuming an extension needs no application.
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What does the estate covenant say?
Some newer homes carry covenants about alterations. Your conveyancer can confirm.
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Where do the drains run?
Shared sewers under the garden affect where an extension can sit, and may need agreement from the water company.
Which extension suits which Ashford home
| Home | Often suits |
|---|---|
| Post-2000 estate house | Single-storey rear kitchen or family room |
| 1960s to 80s detached or semi | Wrap-around or side and rear, often alongside a full renovation |
| Victorian Beaver Road terrace | Side-return or rear kitchen extension |
| Edwardian Bybrook semi | Rear extension with period-matched detailing |
One team, drawings to handover
Our house extension service covers architectural drawings, planning and building control, steel beam installation, glazing and roofing. Planning applications in Ashford go to Ashford Borough Council, and building regulations approval is needed in every case.
We are based in Biddenden, near Cranbrook, and reach Ashford along the A28. Site visits are free, and the itemised fixed-price quote normally arrives within about five working days.
What you get
- More than 40 years' building and carpentry experience
- A 5-year workmanship guarantee on everything we build
- £5m public liability cover
- Joinery made in our own Biddenden workshop
"We had our loft insulated and boarded. From start to finish the process was smooth, professional and stress-free. Malcolm upgraded the insulation and …"
Questions about house extensions in Ashford
Can I extend a new-build in Ashford without planning permission?
Sometimes, but check first. Planning conditions on newer estates can remove permitted development rights, in which case a full application is needed.
Do you work in Kingsnorth and Willesborough?
Yes, across Ashford town and the surrounding villages including Kennington, Willesborough and Kingsnorth.
Can you renovate the rest of the house at the same time?
Yes. Full renovations on 1960s to 80s homes alongside an extension are a large part of our Ashford work.
How quickly will I get a quote?
Site visits are free and the written quote is normally with you within five working days.
Ready to price your house extensions in Ashford?
Free site visit, fixed-price written quote and a 5 year workmanship guarantee — backed by 40+ years on the tools and our workshop in Biddenden.
"We had our loft insulated and boarded. From start to finish the process was smooth, professional and stress-free. Malcolm upgraded the insulation and …"