Interwar semis are among the most commonly extended houses in the country, and for good reason: generous plots, a side return and a rear layout that responds well to opening up.
The small original kitchen
Kitchens in these houses were designed as separate service rooms. Combining kitchen and dining space, usually with a structural opening, is the single most transformative change available.
Side returns and rear extensions
Many plots allow a wraparound or side infill that adds width where the house is tightest, often within permitted development limits.
Early cavity construction
Cavities of this era are typically narrow and unfilled, and wall ties can be at the end of their life. Worth assessing before insulation decisions are made.
Bay windows
Bays carry load in their own way and their support needs respecting during any alteration to the front elevation.
Original features
Doors, floors and staircases in these houses are often worth retaining. Matching new joinery profiles to the originals is standard on our refurbishment work.