Are you looking for additional space for your property? A “patio” , a “deck” , a “garden room” or a “porch” can be the one that you are looking for…  These additional spaces and buildings can provide entertainment areas and can increase the value of your property.

Let’s find out how these developments can change your property’s look and value!

Outdoor spaces such as patios and decks are so common all around England. If you want to create a space for you and your family to enjoy the outdoors, we can offer you cost-effective and useful solutions.

What is the difference between a patio and a deck?

You might be wondering how patios and decks vary from one another. While decks and patios are commonly used for nearly equivalent purposes;

• The primary distinction is that decks are raised, whereas patios are the almost same level as the ground.
• Decking materials are generally timber, composite and PVC decking boards or bricks. Patio materials are generally paving stones and concrete.
• Patios require a flat area underneath to build.
• Patios are more cost-effective than decking.
• Water absorption is minimal in both composite decking and patios.

The patios typically do not require planning permission. But it’s better to check your local council’s supplementary documents to be sure. If you are not sure whether you will need a permit or not, we are here to help you. You can give us more details about your patio or deck idea and your property to find cost-effective and quality solutions for you!

Creating Additional Space with a “Garden Room” 

Garden rooms can offer extra space to your house, such as “keeping pet animals, birds or for other household requirements or personal enjoyment of the owners. Likewise, building a garden room can be easier than building an extension.

There are some factors which will impact whether or not you will need planning permission. Such as the size of a garden room, where you are gonna put it, you will use it for what, and where you live…

Get a free quote from us and share your garden room requirements and ideas with us now!

What about porches?

Do you also need more practical space at the entrance of your house? “Porches” are additions to the dwellinghouses as popular as extensions, so they can be the right choice for you!

The porches will provide more space for your house and at the same time, they will help you to keep your house safe.

There are some factors to check before deciding to build a porch. These factors are your house’s appearance, material, roof type and porch dimensions. You can either build a porch without planning permission or with planning permission.

The difference is all about your house’s location and the porch’s dimensions. Let’s find out together how can we build a porch without planning permission!

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Please contact us for further information and a more detailed assessment. If you are in any doubt, you should contact your Local Authority before undertaking any work. Whilst we endeavour to keep the information up to date and detailed, Se & Se Consultancy Ltd. makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy with respect to information of any kind without a detailed assessment and/or Local Authority confirmation.

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