Your home in Knowle
Before choosing the size of an extension, think about the room you need most: a kitchen with space to eat, another living area or room for the household to spread out. Consider how the new space will connect with the rooms you already have. Our in-house drawing support can help make that relationship easier to see.
An extension is most useful when it solves a clear problem. You might need somewhere to eat together, more space between the kitchen and living area or a room with a different purpose. For a Knowle project, tell us how you want to move through the house and which existing rooms need to connect with the new space. We can discuss the building work and finishes as one plan.
From the building to the finish
Explore the work relevant to your plans. Each service can be discussed on its own or as part of a wider project.
Start with the daily use of the proposed room: the furniture it needs to accommodate, how people will move through it and how it should relate to the rest of the house. We can discuss full extensions and in-house drawings that help explain these choices. Bring existing plans if available, or simply describe the layout you want to change.
The exterior finish is an important part of an extension discussion. Tell us which existing walls are involved and whether you want the new work to relate to the current finish or form part of a wider exterior change. Our rendering service can be discussed alongside associated wall repairs and the building work required for the project.
Flooring helps connect the finished extension with the rooms around it. Explain where the new space meets the existing house, which rooms are included and the appearance you have in mind. We can discuss flooring as part of the wider construction or refurbishment scope, so the final surfaces are considered alongside the building work.
Our complete service range also includes the building and finishing work below. Tell us which jobs you want to bring into the same enquiry.
Explore the possibilities
The most useful extension starts with what the new room needs to do. Work through the connection to the house, the outside appearance and the finished interior so your first design conversation covers more than extra floor space.
If you want a larger kitchen and dining area, think about where people will cook, eat and move through the room. If the aim is a separate living space, consider how it relates to the busier parts of the home. Furniture positions and routes between rooms can help explain the idea. Bring those everyday needs into the drawing discussion before concentrating on the overall dimensions of the extension.
The new exterior needs to be considered alongside the existing property. Rendering may be relevant to the extension, existing walls or both. Describe which elevations you want to discuss and any visible damage or previous repairs. The preferred appearance is one part of the decision; the actual walls and the proposed building work also need consideration when defining the scope of an exterior improvement.
Flooring choices affect how a new room feels connected to the house. Think about where the extension meets an existing room and whether you want to discuss flooring across both spaces. Note the activities each room supports and any other refurbishment work. Bringing that information into the extension enquiry makes the finished interior easier to consider as a whole, even while the final materials remain undecided.
A useful first conversation
A useful Knowle extension brief explains how you want the new space to feel and function. Start with the household's needs, then share the information already available.
We have in-house support for drawings and diagrams, as well as contacts for electricians and other trades. Let us know where you need help as the project takes shape.
You can start with what you know. Your ideas do not need to be final before you get in touch.
Before work begins
For a Knowle extension, the practical conversation should reach beyond the new walls. Include the rooms, access and finishes that connect the proposal to everyday life.
Identify the room where the extension will meet the house and any neighbouring spaces you want included. Explain the routes your household uses and what must remain accessible. This gives the project discussion a fuller starting point than a sketch of the new room alone.
You may know you need dining space but still be considering the shape of the room or exterior finish. Make that distinction clear. In-house drawings and diagrams can help explore the relationship between spaces, while technical information and any approval requirements need to be established for the individual proposal.
List existing flooring, plastering or exterior work that may belong alongside the extension. Ask how these parts relate to the proposed construction and which choices need resolving before work is agreed. Keep the scope clear so the new room and the existing home are discussed together.
Useful local information
Before settling an extension design, check the property-specific planning and building requirements with the relevant authority. Solihull Council provides planning information, including a dedicated Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath neighbourhood plan page. Use the official resources to explore the local context while your drawings and building scope are developing.
Solihull Council planning information (opens in a new tab)Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath neighbourhood plan (opens in a new tab)
Confirm the authority and requirements for your exact address and proposed work. Our drawing support does not replace any technical or approval checks.
Before we begin
A clearer brief makes the first conversation more useful. Get in touch if you would like to discuss your own property.
A description of how you use the house, what feels too small and what you want the new space to do is a useful start. Existing plans or measurements can help if you have them, but you can contact us while your ideas are still developing.
Yes. Tell us about the existing walls, the finish you would like and any rendering or repair work you have in mind. Those choices can be discussed alongside the construction, rather than assuming the extension will be considered only as an extra room inside.
We have in-house support for drawings and diagrams. Ask about using that support to explore the connection between the proposed space and the existing rooms. It helps with the discussion of your ideas; the technical design and any required approvals must be confirmed for the individual project.
Yes. Rendering is one of our services in its own right. Explain which walls you are considering, any known repairs and the appearance you have in mind. If other exterior work is proposed, mention it in the same enquiry so the condition of the existing property and the wider scope can be discussed.
Information about adjoining rooms can make your ideas easier to understand. Share what you have and explain which spaces connect to the proposal. You do not need to create new drawings before contacting us; ask about our in-house drawing support if you need help exploring the relationship between the extension and your home.
We are based in Solihull and welcome building enquiries from Knowle and the surrounding areas. Share your property address and the proposed work when you contact us, so we can discuss your individual project.
Your next step
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through the possibilities.
