Home extensions

Home extensions in Eastbourne and East Sussex.

More space for growing families, open-plan kitchen diners, extra living areas and better links to the garden.

Overview

Home extensions from a trusted local building team.

A well-planned extension should feel like it has always belonged to the home. LJB begins by understanding why you need more space, how the existing rooms work and what would make the biggest difference to everyday life.

The team can deliver rear, side-return, wrap-around, single-storey and double-storey extensions, as well as kitchen diners, utility additions and over-garage builds where the property and permissions allow.

From the first site visit, LJB looks at access, ground conditions, structural openings, drainage, roof design, glazing and the finish you want to achieve. That practical review helps turn early ideas into a buildable scope and a clear written quotation.

LJB can coordinate the main construction stages, including foundations, masonry, structural steel, roofing, windows and doors, plastering, carpentry and internal finishing. The aim is a joined-up build with one experienced local team taking responsibility for the agreed work.

Whether the priority is a brighter kitchen diner, a larger family room, extra bedrooms or a dedicated home office, the extension is planned around the property, your budget and the way the new space needs to work once complete.

01 Site visit and practical advice 02 Clear written quotation 03 Careful work and finishing
Home extensions project example
Home extensions Planned around the property, the finish and how the space needs to work.

Key details

Built around your property and priorities.

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Single-storey extensions and additional living space

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Kitchen diners, rear extensions and practical layout changes

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Walls, openings, roofing, structural preparation and finishing

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Clear quotation before the agreed work begins

Specialist options

More ways LJB can shape the work around your brief.

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Extension types

Single- and double-storey builds, rear and side-return extensions, wrap-around layouts, utility additions and over-garage options.

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Structural build

Groundworks, foundations, masonry, structural steel, knock-throughs and the practical alterations needed to open up the home.

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Complete finish

Roofing, carpentry, glazing, rendering, plastering and internal finishing coordinated around the agreed design.

A rear extension that opened up the ground floor.

Completed extension

A rear extension that opened up the ground floor.

For a semi-detached home in Eastbourne, LJB created a single-storey rear extension with an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area.

The brief
Create significantly more usable ground-floor space on a tightly packed residential street.
The build
A rear extension with structural alterations, rooflights and a modern open-plan layout.
The result
A brighter, more sociable family space with room for everyday living and entertaining.
Read the extension case study

What to expect

Clear steps before work begins.

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Property visit

Review access, layout, intended use and the practical build details.

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Scope and quote

Agree the main works, finishes and expectations before the start date.

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Careful build

Deliver the extension with clear communication and tidy working practices.

Work covered

Home extensions work LJB can discuss.

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Rear extensions

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Kitchen diners

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Side returns

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Open-plan living

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Utility additions

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Garden-facing rooms

Local service area

Home extensions in Eastbourne and nearby East Sussex areas.

LJB works with homeowners, landlords and local organisations across Eastbourne and the surrounding East Sussex area. If the property is outside the immediate area, send the address and the team can confirm whether the work can be discussed.

Helpful details to include

  • Property location and access notes
  • Photos of the current space or problem
  • Any drawings, measurements or planning information
  • Preferred timescale and any fixed deadlines

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Home extensions enquiry

Want to talk through home extensions?

Call 01323 639917 or send a quick enquiry with the property location, project type and any photos or drawings you already have.

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