House Extensions in Kildare

Extensions built around how you live

Most people who call us about an extension have the same problem: the house works, but the kitchen is too small, the living space is cut into little rooms, or the family has simply outgrown it. A well planned extension fixes that and adds value to your home at the same time.

Ben has been in the trade since he left school at 18. That experience shows in the details people notice every day: floors that line up, walls that are straight, and a new space that feels like it was always part of the house.

Types of extensions we build

Rear extensions. The most common choice for Kildare homes. Push the back of the house out to create a bigger kitchen, dining or family room.

Open plan kitchen extensions. Knock through, extend and open the space up to the garden. One of our recent jobs was an open plan extension finished with a new patio outside, so the indoor and outdoor space flow together.

Side extensions. Make use of side passages for a utility room, downstairs toilet, home office or wider kitchen.

Single storey extensions. Ideal for adding a living room, playroom or ground floor bedroom.

How an extension project works with BMCC

1. Site visit. Ben visits your home, looks at the space, access and ground, and talks through what you want the extension to do for your family.

2. Written quote. You get a clear quote setting out the work. If your extension needs drawings or planning permission, we will tell you at this stage so nothing comes as a surprise.

3. Groundworks and structure. Foundations, blockwork, roof, windows and doors. This is where building it properly matters most.

4. Internal works and finishing. The new space is finished and opened up into the existing house.

5. Outside finish. If you want, we lay the patio and finish the garden so the extension looks complete from day one.

What affects the cost of an extension in Kildare?

Every extension is different, so we price each one after a site visit. The main things that affect the cost are the size of the extension, whether it is single storey or more, the roof type, ground conditions and foundations, access for machinery, the amount of glazing, and the level of finish inside.

Knocking through and opening up the existing house, moving drainage, and finishing the garden afterwards also play a part. Your quote will set all of this out clearly.

Planning permission and building regulations

Many single storey rear extensions in Ireland are exempted development, meaning they do not need planning permission, as long as they stay within set limits. These include a maximum floor area (40 square metres on the ground floor, including any earlier extensions), height limits, and leaving at least 25 square metres of private garden behind the house. Two storey extensions, side extensions and homes in protected areas often need permission.

Whether or not planning permission is needed, an extension must still meet building regulations. If you are unsure where your project stands, check with Kildare County Council or an architect before you start, and Ben can talk you through what usually applies.

Why choose BMCC for your extension

You deal with Ben directly from the first visit to the final handover. With over 12 years in the trade, he knows that the details you notice every day, floors that line up, straight walls and a clean finish, come from doing the groundwork properly. And because BMCC also does landscaping, your extension and garden can be finished by one team.