Alterations & Additions, or the other thing?
Five ways that separate the routes. Everything here is decided before design starts - which is why it is worth reading now.
Compared with
What it is
Alterations & Additions
The house stays. The plan changes.
Rebuild
Down to the ground, then a new house on the same plot.
How long it takes
Alterations & Additions
12–15 months of construction.
Rebuild
18–22 months of construction.
What decides it
Alterations & Additions
Whether the house is worth keeping and the layout is not.
Rebuild
Whether the plot supports the house you want.
What needs approving
Alterations & Additions
Needed where structure, envelope or floor area move.
Rebuild
Full submission, lodged before construction begins.
What you end up with
Alterations & Additions
The house you own, laid out for how you live now.
Rebuild
A brand new house, with nothing inherited.
Alterations & Additions, delivered
FAQsThe things people ask before they commit.
KAPA combines spatial planning, interior design, project management, and construction under one accountable team. Our developer-minded approach focuses on improving the way your home functions, feels, and supports your lifestyle while maintaining practical cost control and buildability throughout the project.
We assist with a wide range of landed home improvements, including layout reconfiguration, rear extensions, attic optimisation, lift integration, staircase modifications, facade enhancement, kitchen transformations, and whole-home interior upgrades.
We apply buildability reviews, site assessments, and cost planning early in the design stage. By identifying potential constraints and resolving technical details upfront, we reduce the likelihood of costly surprises during construction.
Yes. On every A&A project, homeowners move out for the duration of the works, for safety and so the works can run efficiently. We confirm the dates early in planning so you can arrange your accommodation in good time.
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