What is the best type of extension for a Somerford semi?

A single storey rear extension creating an open-plan kitchen-diner is the most popular and cost-effective option. At 4m deep, this typically adds 16–20m² and costs £50,000–£70,000. Most fall under PD without needing planning permission.

Is Somerford in a conservation area?

No. Somerford is not a conservation area, so full PD rights apply. Christchurch town centre has a conservation area, but it does not extend to the Somerford residential streets.

Extension Plans in Somerford, Christchurch

Somerford is a residential area between Christchurch town centre and Highcliffe, offering good-value family homes within easy reach of both the town and the coast. The area is popular with families extending their homes to avoid the higher prices of nearby Highcliffe and Mudeford.

Property mix in Somerford

Predominantly 1960s–1980s semi-detached houses and some terraces. Plot sizes are typically generous for the era, with good rear gardens. The consistent housing stock means extension designs can be standardised, keeping costs competitive.

Our services in Christchurch

Structural Wall Removal

from £6,500

Structural wall removal for Poole homeowners: survey, structural calculations, Building Control, RSJ installation and making good handled as one route.

RSJ Installation

from £6,500

RSJ and steel beam installation for Poole structural openings, kitchen knock-throughs and wall removals with engineer and Building Control support.

Kitchen Knock-Through

from £9,000

Kitchen knock-throughs and open-plan kitchen structural alterations in Poole, including wall removal, RSJs, Building Control and making good.

Single-Storey Extension Builder

priced after fit check

Single-storey extension builder in Poole for rear extensions, kitchen extensions and controlled watertight shell projects with design, approvals and build route joined up.

3D Laser Survey

£650

A 1.5-hour on-site visit with a 3D laser scanner to capture millimetre-accurate measurements of your property. The foundation for precise structural calculations and planning drawings.

Structural Calculations

£350

Engineer-certified structural calculations for your extension or wall removal. Covers beam sizing, foundation design, and Building Regulations compliance.