Single-storey extensions
Rear and side extensions designed to open up kitchens, dining areas and living spaces, including roof structure and internal finishing work.
Ross-Read Carpentry & Building
Built Around the Details That Matter
A good house extension does more than add square footage. It should solve the way a home is used day to day, bring in light, and feel properly connected to the existing building. Ross-Read Carpentry & Building works with homeowners in Poole, Bournemouth and across Dorset on extensions that are designed around those practical details from the outset.
Whether the brief is a kitchen-diner with doors onto the garden, an additional bedroom, a utility space or a larger family room, we bring building coordination and specialist carpentry together under one clear process. You will receive a detailed quotation and a project plan before work begins, with straightforward communication throughout the build.
What we can help with
A Practical Service, Tailored to the Brief
Two-storey extensions
A coordinated approach for projects that need usable space at ground and first-floor level, with the structural detail considered early.
Side-return & wrap-around layouts
Practical solutions for making the most of underused side space and improving the flow between the existing house and a new extension.
Open-plan structural alterations
Structural carpentry and coordination around new openings, kitchen extensions, roof lights and the finishing work that makes a space feel complete.
How we work
A Clear Process from Site Visit to Handover
01
Discuss the brief on site
We start with the property, the way you want to use it and the practical constraints that will affect the build.
02
Plan the structural and finishing work
We coordinate the work required for a well-resolved extension, from the roof structure and openings through to the carpentry and final details.
03
Build with consistent oversight
The team manages the work carefully, keeps the site organised and makes sure decisions are communicated as the project progresses.
04
Complete and hand over properly
The final stage is about workmanship, checking the finish and making sure the new space is ready to be used.
Local knowledge, project-specific advice
Extension Builders for Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset Homes
Extensions in Poole and Bournemouth often involve familiar local priorities: making the most of compact plots, creating a stronger connection to the garden and respecting the scale of the original house. The right solution depends on the specific property, its roof lines, access and the intended use of the finished space.
Planning permission and Building Regulations requirements vary by proposal and location. We can work alongside your architect, designer or structural engineer and help make sure the carpentry and building elements are considered realistically before construction starts. For a project-specific recommendation, the best first step is a site visit and a detailed discussion.
Helpful project guide
House Extension Costs in Poole & Bournemouth
Read our practical guide to extension types, cost drivers, planning considerations and timescales.
Clear answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of house extension do you build?
Ross-Read works on rear, side, single-storey, double-storey and wrap-around extensions, as well as the structural and carpentry work needed for kitchen and open-plan projects.
Do you work in both Poole and Bournemouth?
Yes. Ross-Read provides house extension work for homeowners in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and across the wider Dorset area.
Can you work with our architect or structural engineer?
Yes. We are happy to work alongside your appointed design and engineering professionals so the build, structure and final carpentry are properly coordinated.
How do I start an extension project?
Call Ross-Read or request a free quote online. A site visit is the best way to discuss the property, your priorities and the likely scope of work.
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