A successful build
begins with
smart planning
- Prevent unexpected costs
- Avoid any council disputes
- Optimise your home space

Kirkwood is a trusted, family-run business specialising in comprehensive home extension planning and design across the whole of Essex. Our all-in-one service ensures seamless project management from initial architectural design to securing planning permission, boasting a 100% success rate.

What we can offer
We can also provide
3D Kitchen Designs
See your kitchen before you buy it with virtual 3D designs by our trade partners Howdens. We arrange everything so you dont have to.
Build Costs
There is no point designing an extension in a way that is unaffordable. Kirkwoods prior experience with building extensions means we know exactly how much they cost.
Build Inspection service
A second set of eyes can be helpful. At any stage of the build we can come and inspect the builders work and confidentially report back to you.
Use our vetted trades
Kirkwood has built up a network of reliable trades all ready to come and provide you competitive quotations.
Kitchen discounts
Our Kirkwood trade discounts enable home owners to kit-out their new investment out with a top of the range Howdens kitchen at affordable prices.
Payment schedules
If you choose to use us for the design we can help you with a payment schedule for the build to ensure you stay safe with paying your contractor.
Project management
Each project has a senior project designer. This project manager will be your main point of call should you have any questions or concerns.
Piled foundations
With today's growing rate of extensions in need of piling. It is good to know Kirkwood specialise in this area.
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Areas we cover near you
Maldon
Ingatestone
Thurrock
Colchester
Upminster
Braintree