House extensions in North Devonthat add the space you needwithout the moving costs.
More room for the way you live now, planned, priced and built by one accountable team, with planning support and a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
16 years
hands-on trade experience
£2M
public liability insurance
5-year
workmanship guarantee
Free visit
then a fixed quote
Overview
Extensions with Liveliwood Co
What it is
An extension adds new floor area to your home: single-storey rear or side extensions, kitchen and living extensions, and timber-framed or clad extensions that connect the house to the garden.
Who it's for
Families who love where they live but have outgrown the house, and homeowners who want a bigger kitchen, living space or ground-floor bedroom without moving.
When you need it
When moving costs more than building, when the house no longer fits the household, or when you want to open up and connect the house to the garden.
Why experience matters
Extensions combine groundworks, structure, roofing, services and finishing. When one team handles the building and the joinery, the junction between old and new, the roof and the kitchen inside all come together properly.
What happens if it's left
The cost of getting it wrong or putting it off.
Planning and regs hold-ups
Extensions often need planning permission and always need to meet Building Regulations. Getting this wrong delays everything.
Poor junctions with the old house
Badly detailed joins between new and existing walls and roofs lead to cracking, leaks and cold spots.
Cost creep
Without a fixed price and contract, extras add up as the build progresses.
Common mistakes we see
- Starting without a fixed quote and written contract.
- Designing the extension without thinking about how the existing rooms connect.
- Leaving kitchen and joinery decisions until the shell is built.
- Assuming permitted development covers your project without checking.
Our process
Five clear steps from first visit to guarantee.
Step 1
Free site visit
Ashley visits, looks at the space and listens to what you want. No charge and no obligation.
Step 2
Fixed quote
You receive a fixed price for the agreed scope, so you know the cost before you commit.
Step 3
Planning & Building Control
Where the project needs it, Liveliwood Co assists with or fully manages planning and Building Control.
Step 4
Contract & build
Larger projects run on a formal contract with a deposit and stage payments at agreed milestones. Ashley is involved throughout.
Step 5
Completion & guarantee
The work is finished, checked with you and backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
What you get
Why homeowners choose Liveliwood Co for extensions.
Space without moving
Avoid the costs and upheaval of selling and buying.
Planning support
Help with or full management of planning and Building Control.
Fixed price and contract
Free site visit, fixed quote, deposit and stage payments.
Old and new fitted properly
Building, roofing and joinery from one team so old and new join properly.
Insured
£2M public liability insurance.
Guaranteed
Five-year workmanship guarantee.
In detail
Extensions services, materials and methods.
Single-storey extensions
Rear and side extensions with flat or pitched roofs, roof lights and large glazing.
Kitchen and living extensions
Open-plan spaces designed alongside a bespoke kitchen so services, glazing and units align.
Timber extensions
Timber-framed and timber-clad extensions that suit rural and coastal North Devon settings.
Foundations and structure
Foundations designed for the ground, with steels and structural openings into the existing house.
Roofing
Roofs built and tied into the existing roof by the same team.
Finishing
Joinery, doors, cabinetry and kitchens made and fitted in-house; specialist trades coordinated.
Related services
Extensions near you
Available as extensions in North Devon, including Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, Ilfracombe, or contact Ashley.
Who you'll work with
Ashley Cole and a core team of three.
Liveliwood Co is a North Devon carpentry, joinery and building company run by owner Ashley Cole. Ashley started in the construction trade at a young age and has built up 16 years of hands-on experience across most building and woodworking disciplines. When you book extensions with Liveliwood Co, that experience comes to your project directly; Ashley is personally involved in every job, from the first site visit to handover.
Ashley works with a core team of three and brings in trusted specialist subcontractors where a job needs them, such as electricians and plumbers. That means you have one point of contact and one company responsible for the result, rather than a list of separate trades to organise and chase.
Because the same business handles both fine joinery and structural building, projects that cross the two (a kitchen inside a new extension, fitted storage in a loft, a garden office with a built-in desk) are planned as one job. The details line up because the people building the structure also make what goes inside it.
What's included as standard
- A free site visit to assess the project and your requirements.
- A fixed quote, so the price is agreed before work starts.
- A formal contract with a deposit and stage payments on larger projects.
- Assistance with, or full management of, planning and Building Control where required.
- £2M public liability insurance on every job.
- A 5-year workmanship guarantee.
- New builds built to industry-standard structural warranties.
- Working hours of Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Before you start
Planning your extensions project in North Devon.
Begin by deciding what the extension needs to do for you. A bigger kitchen, a family room, a ground-floor bedroom or simply more light: the purpose drives the size, shape and position, and how the new space connects to the rooms you already have.
Check planning early. Some single-storey extensions fall under permitted development; others need a full application. Liveliwood Co can assist with or fully manage planning and Building Control, so this runs alongside the design rather than holding it up.
Pay attention to the junction between old and new. Where the extension meets the existing house (walls, floors and roofs) is where poorly built extensions crack, leak or feel cold. Getting these details right is a priority from the first site visit.
Plan the inside at the same time as the shell. If the extension will house a kitchen or fitted storage, deciding layouts early means windows, services and structure all line up. Liveliwood Co builds both the extension and the joinery inside it.
Agree how you'll live during the build. Most families stay at home, and phasing the work, keeping access clear and protecting the existing house are agreed before work starts, along with the contract and stage payment schedule.
Finally, think about the long term. An extension is likely to be part of your home for decades, so durable materials, good insulation and a well-built roof are worth prioritising over short-term savings. Every extension carries a 5-year workmanship guarantee and is covered by £2M public liability insurance while work is carried out, and the fixed quote sets out exactly what is included.
FAQs
Extensions questions, answered.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Some extensions fall under permitted development, others need planning. This is assessed at the site visit, and Liveliwood Co can manage the application.
Can we stay in the house during the build?
Usually, yes. How the build is phased is agreed before work starts.
Can you include the kitchen?
Yes. Extensions and bespoke kitchens are planned and built by the same team.
How much does extensions cost in North Devon?
Every project is different, so there are no fixed package prices. You get a free site visit followed by a fixed quote for your job, so you know the exact cost before deciding.
How long will the work take?
Timescales depend on the size of the job. The programme is discussed at the site visit and agreed before work starts, so you can plan around it.
How do payments work?
Larger projects run on a formal contract with an initial deposit followed by stage payments at agreed milestones.
Is the work guaranteed and insured?
Yes. Every job carries a 5-year workmanship guarantee, and Liveliwood Co holds £2M public liability insurance.
Which areas do you cover?
North Devon, including Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe, Bude, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Croyde and Saunton.
Can you come out urgently?
Call 07450 059875 during working hours (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00) to explain the situation and discuss how soon Ashley can visit.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your extensions project.
Tell us about the job and Ashley will arrange a free visit. You'll get a fixed quote, no obligation.
- 5-year workmanship guarantee
- £2M public liability insurance
- 16 years' hands-on experience
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Contact Ashley directly, or allow the enquiry form to send your project details.