Changes to Historic Terraced Housing

When deciding on an extension it’s important to understand how the house has changed in the past, its character and how it sits in its surroundings.

It’s important to know your windows before deciding on work to them. Historic windows are important additions to your home.

Historic doors - both internal and external - play a key role in your house's character and should be retained wherever possible.

In many old houses, the roof structure is one of the most important parts of the house, even if it's not seen.

Think carefully before converting the loft of an old house, as it will affect the house interior, the roof structure and the outside of the roof.

Useful information if you are thinking of adding a conservatory to an older house.

As the layout is one of a building's most important characteristics think carefully before you begin to make any plans.

As most older houses were built without bathrooms they were converted from bedrooms. Today, at least one upstairs bathroom is the norm.

How kitchens look and how people use them is very different today from in the past.

Even though gas fires and central heating are now used for heating, many houses still have old fireplaces.

External redecoration protects your older home from the weather, while internal redecoration allows you to make the most of its original features.

If your house is listed or in a conservation area its garden or surrounding area is also given some protection through the planning system.

You may wish to install, replace or upgrade building services, such as gas or heating pipes and electrical wiring, in your historic building.