Around 60% of the UK population live in semidetached houses* so it should come as no surprise that extending a semi is one of the most popular projects undertaken by homeowners keen to make the most of their properties.
Semi-detached houses have so much going for them when it comes to building an extension, particularly compared to terraced houses, yet often their full potential isn’t reached.
“There needs to be more glamour in the name semi-detached,” says Robert Wilson, principal architect at Granit Architecture + Interiors. “Far from the image of suburban enclaves of vegetable growers following the good life, semis are excellent for creating a large, spacious home.”