Home Extensions in Taunton
Expanding Living Spaces in Taunton, Bridgwater & the Wider South West
A home extension offers the ideal solution when your home no longer suits your needs but you love where you live. Whether growing your family, working from home, or wanting more breathing space, extending allows you to create your dream home without moving. At Blackdown and Batten, we deliver high-quality home extensions across Taunton, Bridgwater, and all surrounding areas, combining practical expertise with thoughtful design.
Established in 2010 and backed by over 100 years of combined experience, we offer a fully managed service from architectural drawings and planning to construction and final handover. Whether you’re looking to add a kitchen-diner, extend your living area, or create an entirely new layout, we’re the builders you can rely on.
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Tailored Extensions for Every Property
We know that no two homes or homeowners are alike. That’s why our home extensions are carefully tailored to your property type, budget, and goals. We offer a complete range of extension styles, including:
- Side return extensions
- Rear extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Single-storey extensions
- Double-storey extensions
- Over-structure extensions
- Orangeries and sunrooms
Popular Extension Types
Side Return Extension
Typically suited to period terraced or semi-detached homes, a side return extension utilises the narrow strip of land at the side of your house. This often-overlooked space can be used to widen your kitchen or dining area, creating an open-plan layout filled with natural light.
Rear Extension
One of the most popular choices, rear extensions extend the back of your Taunton property into the garden. These can transform ground-floor living spaces, making room for a larger kitchen, utility room, or family lounge while maintaining garden access and light flow.
Wraparound Extension
A wraparound extension combines a side return with a rear extension to form an L-shaped addition to the home. This dramatically improves floor space and offers fantastic design flexibility, ideal for large open-plan kitchen-diners, playrooms, or dual-purpose zones.
Kitchen Extension
Extending this part of your Bridgwater home can revolutionise how you use the space. A kitchen extension allows for better layouts, storage, integrated appliances, dining space, and enhanced room flow. Skylights and bifold doors can improve the design even further.
Our Fully Managed Home Extensions Service
We understand that extending your home is a significant investment. Our process is designed to be as efficient and stress-free as possible. As an experienced builder working across the South West, we handle every detail, including:
- Bespoke architectural drawings
- Planning permission and building regulation approvals
- Structural calculations and engineering
- Groundworks, foundations, and drainage
- Brickwork, roofing, joinery, and glazing
- Kitchen and bathroom installation
- Interior finishes and decorating
We also specialise in heritage and listed buildings, meaning we can sensitively extend even the most characterful homes while preserving their original charm.
Why Choose Blackdown and Batten?
With over a decade of trading and a century of combined expertise, we’ve earned our place as a trusted builder in Taunton, Bridgwater, and the wider South West. We’re members of the Federation of Master Builders, provide a 2-year workmanship guarantee on all projects, and offer insurance-backed warranties on window and door installations through FENSA.
You’ll never need to chase subcontractors or coordinate between trades, as everything is managed under one roof. We also offer a 24-hour emergency callout service should any urgent issues arise before, during, or after your extension is completed.
Is planning permission required for home extensions?
Many extensions fall under permitted development, but we always confirm with your local planning authority. As part of our service, we handle all applications and drawings.
How long does it take to build a home extension?
It depends on the size and complexity, but most single-storey extensions take 8–12 weeks once construction begins.
Can you match the new extension to my existing property?
Yes. We use matching materials and architectural details to ensure a seamless finish, especially on heritage or listed homes.
Do you offer design and planning help?
Absolutely. We prepare architectural drawings and structural calculations and can help with interior layout and finish selection.
Extend Your Home with Confidence
If you’re considering renovating your home in Taunton, Bridgwater, or anywhere in the South West, call the home extensions experts at Blackdown and Batten on 07526 713016. Whether you’re looking for a simple rear extension or a fully integrated kitchen-diner, we can bring your vision to life—on time and on budget.