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    Home Extension in Ballsbridge

    Premium rear, side and two-storey extensions across Ballsbridge

    Home Extension · Ballsbridge

    Home Extension Specialists Working Across Ballsbridge

    Home extensions are one of the most transformative projects we deliver in Ballsbridge, where red-brick Victorian mansions, Georgian townhouses and Dublin 4 modern builds often have generous gardens but compact rear ground-floor layouts. Our team coordinates architects, structural engineers and our directly-employed trades under one contract, taking the project from initial design and planning advice through to foundations, envelope, glazing and a fully fitted-out interior. Every Ballsbridge extension is built to current insulation and air-tight standards, integrates cleanly with the existing home and is delivered with a clear week-by-week programme.

    What's Included

    Our Home Extension Service in Ballsbridge

    Rear, side and two-storey extension design and build
    Full structural and Building Regulations-compliant construction
    High-performance glazing, insulation and air-tight detailing
    Seamless integration with the existing home throughout

    Home Extension for Homes in Ballsbridge

    A home extension involves foundations, walls and roof, connecting the new structure to the existing house, opening up internal walls, extending services and finishing the new space so it reads as part of the original home. RSM manages groundworks, structural work, building envelope, first and second fix, and finishes as one design-and-build project.

    Extensions in Ballsbridge often connect grand period rooms with modern garden-facing living spaces. Detailing at the junction between old and new is key to making the extension feel considered.

    For a full overview of the service, see our home extension service across Dublin, or read more about our renovation and construction work in Ballsbridge.

    Planning a Home Extension Project in Ballsbridge

    A good extension feels like it was always part of the house, which depends on how the new and existing structures meet.

    • Structural works: Foundations, beams and roof structure are designed by an engineer to suit the site.
    • Insulation: Walls, floor and roof need to meet current thermal standards and avoid cold bridges at the junction.
    • Finish continuity: Floor levels, ceiling lines and joinery details help the extension read as one home.
    • Layout: The extension should improve how the whole ground floor works, not just add floor area.

    Where a Dublin 4 home is protected or in a conservation area, expect additional design and planning input for an extension.

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    Projects often combine more than one type of work. Homeowners in Ballsbridge also ask us about kitchen renovation in Ballsbridge, attic conversion in Ballsbridge and builders in Ballsbridge.

    Why Choose RSM

    Why Homeowners in Ballsbridge Choose Us for Home Extension

    Architect, structural engineer and trades coordinated in-house
    Single-contract delivery from concept to handover in Ballsbridge
    Energy-efficient, Building Regulations-compliant builds
    FAQs

    Home Extension in Ballsbridge — Frequently Asked Questions

    The questions homeowners in Ballsbridge most often ask us about home extension.

    Some extensions in Ballsbridge may be exempt from planning permission and others will need it. Exemptions generally depend on the size, height, position and the amount of garden remaining, and they do not apply in the same way to protected structures or homes in some designated areas. Because the rules depend on the specific property, we recommend confirming this with your architect or the local authority before design is finalised.

    A single-storey home extension usually takes a few months on site, from groundworks to finishing, while larger or two-storey extensions take longer. Weather, structural complexity and how much of the existing house is being altered all affect the programme. For Ballsbridge projects we agree a phased programme after drawings and engineering are complete, so each stage is planned rather than improvised.

    Yes, two-storey extensions can be built on many Ballsbridge homes, subject to planning, site space and structural design. A two-storey extension usually needs planning permission and careful attention to neighbouring light and privacy. Structurally, the new walls, floor and roof must tie into the existing house properly. We work from engineered drawings and coordinate each stage of the build with your design team.

    We work with architects and engineers to deliver extension design in Ballsbridge, either alongside your own design team or by bringing in suitable professionals. Good design considers how the extension connects to the existing rooms, natural light, structure, insulation and planning constraints. Having the builder involved early helps make sure the design is practical to construct and the details are resolved before work begins.
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