Datum Construction Ltd

Datum Construction Ltd Building & Renovation Specialists

Extensions • Conversions • New Builds

📍 Manchester / Greater Manchester

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Datum Construction Ltd, based in South Manchester, specialises in loft extensions, garage conversions, house extensions, basement conversions, and large-scale property projects.

Rear Extension vs Side Return Extension 🏠Planning to extend your home but not sure which route to take?Rear Extension✅ E...
10/06/2026

Rear Extension vs Side Return Extension 🏠

Planning to extend your home but not sure which route to take?

Rear Extension
✅ Extends into the garden
✅ Creates large open-plan living spaces
✅ Great for kitchens and family rooms

Side Return Extension
✅ Makes use of unused alleyway space
✅ Popular with terraced properties
✅ Often transforms narrow, dark kitchens

Sometimes combining both creates the best result.

The right choice depends on your property's layout and how you use the space.

The most common loft conversion mistake ❌Not thinking about the staircase early enough🏡Many homeowners focus on the new ...
07/06/2026

The most common loft conversion mistake ❌

Not thinking about the staircase early enough🏡

Many homeowners focus on the new room itself, but the staircase can have a huge impact on both the loft and the floor below.

Poor staircase placement can:
🔹 Reduce usable loft space
🔹 Take up valuable room downstairs
🔹 Lead to expensive design changes later
🔹 Affect building regulations compliance

The best loft conversions are planned around the staircase from day one.

A little planning early on can save a lot of headaches later.

Need an extra bedroom but don’t want to move?Before you start browsing new houses… look at the space you already have.Th...
03/06/2026

Need an extra bedroom but don’t want to move?

Before you start browsing new houses… look at the space you already have.

There are three powerful ways to unlock it:
1️⃣ Loft Conversion
Turn unused roof space into a bedroom, ensuite, office or guest suite.

2️⃣ Home Extension
Extend your living space and reconfigure your layout to create an extra bedroom.

3️⃣ Garage Conversion
A cost-effective way to add liveable space without changing your home’s footprint.

💡 Moving isn’t always the answer - sometimes the space you need is already there, just waiting to be unlocked.

Thinking about upgrading your home instead of relocating?

Before → During → AfterHere’s a front extension we recently completed in Chorlton.For this project, we removed the wall ...
29/05/2026

Before → During → After

Here’s a front extension we recently completed in Chorlton.

For this project, we removed the wall at the bottom of the staircase to open the space up properly. We then extended the bottom step and fitted new handrails and spindles so everything tied in nicely with the existing staircase.

The extension itself was split into two areas - garage space at the front and a new habitable space👌🏻

From finish to start 🏡➡️🔨This double storey side and rear extension in Wilmslow completely transformed the property, fin...
15/05/2026

From finish to start 🏡➡️🔨

This double storey side and rear extension in Wilmslow completely transformed the property, finished with a stunning orangery to bring in plenty of natural light.

Finished result first with a look back at where it all started 👀

07/04/2026

New project started in Denton 🔨

Demolition now underway as we get things ready for a full renovation - opening up the space for a new kitchen/dining area and adding a downstairs shower room.

Looking forward to bringing this one together. Stay tuned as we bring this vision to life step by step!✨

Delivered just in time for Christmas 🎄These two kitchen extensions - shown here in photos and video (in comments) - were...
02/04/2026

Delivered just in time for Christmas 🎄

These two kitchen extensions - shown here in photos and video (in comments) - were both completed ahead of the festive season last year.

April may feel too early to be thinking about Christmas, but every project involves careful planning, from the initial design stages through to approvals and scheduling, before construction even begins. That’s why starting early is key to achieving a finished space in time for when it matters most.

If you’d like your home ready for Christmas this year, now is the perfect time to begin the process.

We’re here to help bring it together.

15/03/2026

The wall at the bottom of the staircase was removed for this single storey extension, allowing us to extend the bottom step and install new handrails and spindles to finish the look✨

⭐ Client feedback + finished resultFeedback like this makes it all worthwhile.This Tyldesley single-storey extension was...
05/03/2026

⭐ Client feedback + finished result

Feedback like this makes it all worthwhile.

This Tyldesley single-storey extension was a full transformation from start to finish. Great to see the finished space being enjoyed.

26/02/2026

From start to finish 🔨➡️🏡

This single-storey conversion in Tyldesley completely transformed the space.

Short clips from the build a with the finished result at the end 👀

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Greater Manchester
M337BE

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
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