Building Advice: Extending a terrace home

What you need to consider when building to the rear and staying on good terms with your neighbours

From a building perspective, the most difficult aspects are drainage, building/weathering to neighbouring properties, and of course access. File Picture

Hi Kieran, I own a small terraced home in Cork City that I would love to completely overhaul and extend out into the back. From a builder’s perspective, what are the challenges that I will face when it comes to extending out the back and avoiding any impact to my neighbours on either side? There is no access to the rear. I want to extend the kitchen into the garden just leaving a small patio at the rear? Any advice is appreciated.

Peter, Cork