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Balancing costs and design against priorities of the renovation.

James Robertson • 16 April 2024

A balance of priorities, cost and the design wishlist.

A balance can be struck when extending and consolidating your house footprint with a rear extension. Rooflines, structural changes and finishing can be value-engineered to your budget and still get you your prioritised wishlist for renovation.


Here a straighforward parapet rood design was employed consolidating the utility room and garage conversion. A significant extension yet not dominating the house or the garden.

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