First Choice Extensions

First Choice Extensions: extension and refurbishment specialists in the North West of England

First Choice Extensions is a family-run company with more than twenty years of experience building house extensions, loft and garage conversions, and full house refurbishments. Its service area covers the North West of England, with projects in locations such as Stockport, Lymm, Hale, Stretford and Altrincham, among others. The company presents itself as a complete construction service covering everything from the design and planning stage through to final handover.

Design, planning and construction services

The company works with clients at every stage of the project. For those who do not have plans, it offers advice on developing a scheme that suits the family's needs and ensures the design meets the local authority's building regulations requirements. If the client already has plans, the company can work from them. Once the size, design and layout are approved, the specifications are defined and a detailed fixed-price quote is issued.

Delivery includes coordination with the Building Control officer to ensure compliance during the construction phases. The company provides weekly progress reports and arranges on-site meetings with the client to check progress. It also handles the installation of client-supplied products such as kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and tiles, coordinating with suppliers to ensure continuity of work.

Indicative cost calculators

First Choice Extensions offers online calculators to estimate the cost of an extension, a loft conversion or a design and planning project. According to the company's information, the average cost of an extension in Manchester is between £1,500 and £2,500 per square metre, although the final price varies depending on size, materials and timescales. The calculators generate a personalised estimate based on these and other factors.

Guarantees and contractual commitments

The company states that its extensions come with a ten-year guarantee backed by insurance through the Home Improvement Protection (HIP) scheme. The final contract includes the fixed-price quote, the specifications, a payment schedule and the agreed start date. For possible changes to the scope of works, it has a contract variation form that allows the original works to be increased or reduced. In addition, the company includes penalty clauses in the contract to guarantee compliance with the agreed timescales.

Projects and geographical coverage

Completed projects include two-storey side extensions, single-storey rear extensions, full house refurbishments, double garage conversions and loft conversions. The company has carried out work in Lymm, Hale, Bowdon, Altrincham, Poynton and Stockport, and its service area covers Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Clients can view completed projects in the area and take 360-degree virtual tours of some recent works.

Location and contact

Phone: 01625 885 030 · Email: enquiries@fcextensions.co.uk