Extensions
House Extensions
Built with Precision
More room for your family without moving house. Structural timber, roof, floors and the internal finish carried out by a carpenter who sees the detail through to the end.
Free, no-obligation quote, usually with you within 5 days. Fully insured, with a 6-month workmanship guarantee on most jobs.
Who You Are Dealing With
- Free quotes
- Usually with you within 5 days
- Fully insured
- Public & employers' liability
- Guarantee
- 6 months' workmanship on most jobs
- Established
- Trading since 2012
- Open
- 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm
What this service is, and who it is for
What the service covers
We carry out carpentry and construction work for house extensions: structural timber, floor joists, roof timbers, stud walls, and the internal finish including doors, skirting, architrave and fitted details.
Every extension is different, so talk to us early and we will explain how your project would run and which parts we would carry out.
Who it is for
Homeowners in Littlehampton, Rustington, Worthing and the surrounding area who need more space, such as a bigger kitchen, an extra bedroom or a garden room connected to the house.
When you need it
When your home no longer fits the way you live, and moving would cost more or mean leaving an area you love. Getting in touch at the planning stage helps avoid costly changes later.
Why a professional matters
Extensions involve structural work, building regulations and joining new to old. Timber that is incorrectly sized or fixed affects everything built on top of it.
What it costs you to leave it
Costly corrections
Structural mistakes found late can mean taking finished work apart.
Delays
Poorly coordinated trades leave gaps in the programme, and every extra week adds cost and disruption.
Common mistakes
Starting without a clear plan, choosing on price alone, and leaving the internal finish as an afterthought.
How the work runs
Step 1
Early conversation
Tell us what you have in mind and where you are with plans and approvals.
Step 2
Visit and quote
We look at the site and your drawings and send a free written quote, usually within 5 days.
Step 3
Structure
Floor joists, walls and roof timbers built to the drawings.
Step 4
Internal finish
Stud walls, doors, skirting, architrave and fitted details.
Step 5
Hand over
Final walk-round with you, snagging completed and the site cleared.
What you get from it
More space
Room to live the way you want without the cost of moving.
Accurate structure
Timber set out level and square, so everything built after it fits.
A finish that matches
New rooms trimmed to blend with the rest of your home.
Clear communication
Reviewers mention good communication and reliability.
Price agreed first
A written quote before the work starts.
6-month guarantee
A 6-month workmanship guarantee on most jobs.
Materials, methods and variations
Types of extension
Single-storey rear and side extensions, wrap-around extensions and small porches all need carpentry for floors, roofs and walls. Tell us what you are planning and we will explain how we could help.
Structural timber
Floor joists, wall plates, rafters and ceiling joists are sized to the drawings and fixed securely. Getting this stage right keeps floors flat and ceilings true.
Joining new to old
Where the extension meets the existing house, floors, ceilings and door openings need to line up. Careful setting out means you step from old to new without a lip or a slope.
Internal finish
Once plastered, the extension needs doors, skirting, architrave and fitted items. We match styles to the rest of your home so the extension feels like it was always there.
Questions we are asked
How much does an extension cost?
Every job is priced individually because no two rooms, materials or finishes are the same. We come out, look at the job and send you a free, no-obligation written quote, usually within 5 days, so you know the price before any work starts.
Is the work guaranteed?
Most jobs come with a 6-month workmanship guarantee. The exact terms for your job are set out in your quote, so you know what is covered before you agree to anything.
Are you insured?
Yes. SGC Carpentry & Construction is fully insured with public liability and employers' liability cover.
Can you come out quickly if something is urgent?
We are open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm. Call 07734 441628, explain what has happened and we will tell you honestly how soon we can get to you.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Littlehampton and work across Rustington, Arundel, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Storrington, West Chiltington, Pulborough and Billingshurst.
How long does an extension take?
It depends on the size and design. Your quote will give an expected timescale for our part of the work.
Do I need planning permission?
Some extensions do and some do not. Check with your local council or an architect before work begins.
Where this work takes us
Next Step
Add the space your home is missing
Tell us about your extension plans and we will send a clear written quote, usually within 5 days.
Free, no-obligation quote, usually with you within 5 days. Fully insured, with a 6-month workmanship guarantee on most jobs.