House Extension Malahide
House Extension Malahide
If your home in Malahide is running out of room, an extension adds the space where you actually need it, without the cost and upheaval of moving. A bigger kitchen, a dining space, a family room or a downstairs bedroom.
Malahide splits between the older town, where conservation genuinely constrains what is possible, and the estates built from the 1970s onwards. Establishing which you are in is the first thing we do, because it changes everything that follows.
House Extensions in Malahide
Malahide splits between the older town, where conservation genuinely constrains what is possible, and the estates built from the 1970s onwards. Establishing which you are in is the first thing we do, because it changes everything that follows.
The Old Town and Conservation
Parts of central Malahide carry conservation designations and some individual buildings are protected structures. Where that applies, anything altering a street-facing elevation is held to a much higher bar.
Rear extensions are frequently achievable even so, because they sit away from the public view. But the approach has to begin from the conservation position rather than discover it late. We check the status of your specific address with Fingal County Council before anything is committed to, and we will say plainly if what you are picturing is unlikely to be acceptable.
The Estates
Away from the old town, the usual rules apply. A ground-floor rear extension can often be built as exempted development subject to conditions on floor area and on the private open space retained behind the house.
Malahide garden sizes vary considerably between the 1970s housing and later developments, so the site measurement rather than a rule of thumb decides the answer. Any previous extension counts towards the allowance.
Coastal Exposure in Malahide
Malahide is on the coast, and new external fabric takes more weather here than inland. The junction between extension and original house, the roof covering, the flashings and the external finish all warrant more attention than they would in a sheltered suburb.
While access is available we also assess the condition of the existing roof and rainwater goods, since dealing with them at the same time is considerably cheaper than returning to them later.
Planning Permission in Malahide
Malahide is in the Fingal County Council area. Whether your project is exempt depends on the site, and in the older town on the conservation position as well. We establish both before design work starts, and handle the application where one is needed.
Building regulations apply whichever route you take, and the compliance paperwork matters at resale.
Open-Plan Kitchens in Malahide
Most Malahide extensions open into the kitchen to create a single kitchen and dining space, which means removing part of the original rear wall. That needs a steel beam sized by an engineer and the existing foundations checked before the design is fixed.
What You Get From Us
- Conservation and protected structure status checked with Fingal County Council
- A site measurement establishing genuine scope
- Existing roof and rainwater goods assessed while access is available
- Structural steel and foundations priced in from the start
- A dedicated project manager, from a fully insured CIRI-registered contractor
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House Extension Malahide FAQs
Is my Malahide house in a conservation area?
Parts of central Malahide carry conservation designations and some individual buildings are protected structures. Where that applies, anything altering a street-facing elevation is held to a much higher bar. Rear extensions are frequently achievable even so, since they sit away from public view. We check your specific address with Fingal County Council first.
How much can I extend in Malahide without planning permission?
Away from the old town the usual rules apply: a ground-floor rear extension can often be exempted development subject to conditions on floor area and retained private open space. Malahide garden sizes vary considerably between the 1970s housing and later developments, so the site measurement decides it rather than a rule of thumb.
Does the coastal location matter?
New external fabric takes more weather here than inland, so the junction with the original house, the roof covering, the flashings and the external finish all warrant more attention. While access is available we also assess the existing roof and rainwater goods, since dealing with them together is much cheaper than returning later.
Do I need planning permission in Malahide?
Malahide is under Fingal County Council. Whether the project is exempt depends on the site, and in the older town on the conservation position too. We establish both before design work starts and handle the application where one is needed.
Book a Free Extension Survey in Malahide
The survey costs nothing and carries no obligation. We measure the site, establish whether your plan is exempted development or needs an application, locate the drainage, and tell you what it will realistically cost.
If an extension is not the best answer for what you need, we will say so and talk you through the alternatives.
We build extensions throughout Malahide and north County Dublin, including Portmarnock, Swords, Baldoyle, Sutton and Howth.
Commitments for Project
As a top building contractor, our team of expert tradesmen and managers is dedicated to ensuring the seamless completion of your project. Particularly, we will guide you through the process and ensure transparency to help you make informed decisions.
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