Waiting for an extension to be built in your home can be an exciting, but also frustrating period of time in your life. Even the planning process can take a few months, or even half a year in some cases! To keep your stress levels and anxiety at bay, you’ll need to think about how long the project is going to take, and even arrange alternative accommodation in some cases. We’d recommending giving yourself at least a couple of months to complete the survey and design stage. Then you’ll need at least two months for planning the building, receiving the technical drawings and submitting them to the planning commission. Only then can the building begin! Understanding every stage of the process will make sure you have a realistic time frame in mind for when you can start decorating your shiny new home extension.