Residential House Extension

Looking to add more space to your home? We provide residential house extensions that seamlessly blend with your existing structure. Whether you need an extra bedroom, a larger kitchen, or a new living area, our team works closely with you to design and build an extension that enhances your home’s functionality and value.

We prioritize quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, ensuring that your extension not only meets your needs but also complements the aesthetic of your home. Expand your living space with confidence and style, knowing that Rise Residential has got you covered.

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Can I add an extension to my house?

Extending your house is always a workable option to create more living space without the hassle that comes with relocating. We provide a full package in designing and constructing extensions that effectively match your current house, whether functional or aesthetic, or both. 

Our team will not only appraise your property for the type of extension that best suits it, but also discuss with you all the needs and take you through any local council regulations so that your extension meets the criteria for potential additions and compliances. The extra bedroom, larger kitchen, maybe the new living area-we can build it all for you. Look no further for all this and more, as our expert builders are here to make it happen for you.

There are a few important steps and considerations to keep in mind:

  1. Building Consent: Most house extensions will require a building consent. This is necessary for any structural work, additions, or significant alterations. Ensure your plans comply with the Building Code and check with the Christchurch City Council to see if your specific project requires consent​.

  2. Resource Consent: Depending on the scope and impact of your extension, you might also need a resource consent, especially if your project affects the environment, heritage sites, or neighbouring properties​.

  3. Planning and Design: Before starting, it’s crucial to have a detailed plan. Consider your budget, the extension’s design, and how it integrates with your existing home. Hiring an architect or a professional builder can help streamline this process and ensure all regulations are met.

  4. Professional Help: Using licensed tradespeople is essential. They ensure the work meets safety and quality standards and handle the necessary paperwork for consents and permits​.

By following these guidelines, you can successfully add an extension to your home, enhancing its value and functionality. For detailed information, you can consult the Christchurch City Council’s resources or visit the New Zealand Government’s renovation guidelines online.

House Extension Design

Designing house extensions is not only about adding rooms; rather, it is all about harmonious flows between old and new. Extension design with us includes comprehensive services that closely work with you to understand your vision and translate it into a practical and beautiful reality. 

We take into account natural light, the style of architecture, and your lifestyle needs to make it work in design for your home. Our team works for you to ensure the extension feels like a part of your home, including the much-needed extra space.

Home Extension Plans

No home extension project is without detailed planning. Be it the concept or the final build, there has to be a perfectly professionally sketched plan. Our home extension specialists have professional expertise to provide all-inclusive planning services for your extension. 

Our home extension plans cater to your needs and budget and don’t even leave out a single minute detail. We work in tandem with architects and engineers to provide plans that are not only pleasing to look at but also have structural integrity so that the new space adds functionality and value to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are thinking about renovating or extending your home, we recommend getting in touch with us as your first point of contact. We can work with you to bring your vision to reality by providing tips and ideas, realistic budget estimates and knowledge of what is required regarding consents and plans. For more information refer to our step by step process on our website. 

We are very experienced in pricing and building from pre-existing plans and are more than happy to do so. 

Work that will involve adding sanitary items or changing the structure,  will require a consent to complete your project. If you are simply updating spaces, then you may not require a consent. Some examples of this include renovating an existing bathroom or kitchen, painting, or decorating work, or building a deck under 1 metre in height. We are happy to provide expert advice around consent requirements if you are unsure.

This depends on the size of the work being completed. A bathroom renovation could take as little as 3 weeks, while a small extension could take 12-16 weeks. Prior to starting the project we will provide you with a complete, detailed timeline and keep you up to date regarding any potential delays.

Whilst we will work with you and aim to keep your renovation within your budget, sometimes renovations can incur unexpected costs such as rot damage or previous non-compliant work that needs to be altered. If this does happen, we will endeavour to find a budget-friendly solution and won’t complete any extra work until this is mutually agreed upon. We recommend having a 10% contingency in your budget in case we run into unexpected costs.

This will depend on the renovation you are undertaking. For projects that will not affect the majority of the house, such as adding an extension, then you are able to live in the house during the renovation. For larger works, such as altering kitchens or bathrooms, it may not be comfortable or feasible to stay in the house while the work is being completed, and safety also needs to be considered. Depending on your circumstances and requirements, we may be able to plan your project in stages, which means the house remains liveable while we complete the works.

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