FOR HOMEOWNERS WHOSE EXTENSION QUOTES CAME BACK OVER BUDGET
Your Quotes Came Back Way Over Budget.
Before You Panic - Let's Talk.
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let's find a way through before you make an expensive decision.
Book a free 15-minute call - let's find a way through before you make an expensive decision.
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90 seconds on whether this call is right for you
Sound familiar?...
You've got architect's plans drawn and planning permission granted
Builder quotes came back 50–100%+ over what you'd budgeted
You've gone back to the architect or builders — and got nowhere
You can't afford to build it, but you don't want to abandon it
You just want someone who's been there to tell you what to do next
Watch this first - 90 seconds on whether this call is right for you
Free 15 minutes · no obligation · a straight answer on whether I can help
You Did Everything Right - And Still Hit a Wall
You planned carefully.
You paid for proper drawings.
You may have waited months for planning permission.
Then the builder quotes came back with numbers that made your stomach drop.
Not one builder offered a way to make it work.
You're not the first person to stand exactly here.
And it's almost never as hopeless as it feels right now.
"The architects knew our budget. The quotes still came back double."
"We had two sets of plans drawn, and told both architects our budget clearly and the quotes still came back 70 to 100% over. We genuinely thought we'd have to walk away and write off everything we'd already spent. Talking it through with Fran was the first time anyone had actually shown us a way forward."
— Nathan & Jo M
Sheffield
This Happens Far More Often Than Anyone Tells You —
And It's Almost Never Your Fault.
Here's what most homeowners are never told:
The drawings that get you planning permission are not the same thing as a detailed build specification.
A builder pricing a job off planning drawings is pricing a lot of unknowns.
So they protect themselves — they price for the worst case, and the quote comes back high.
That's not a builder being greedy.
It's a builder being careful with incomplete information.
And that's just one of the reasons quotes blow past budget.
There are several others — and they're all common, and they all happen to people who did nothing wrong.
They simply didn't know what they didn't know, because nobody in the process is paid to warn them.
I've spent over twenty years building extensions — hands-on, with my own tools, and running a company managing them for homeowners.
I've built these projects and I've project-managed them from first sketch to final sign-off.
I've seen exactly how good people end up stuck at this point — and, more importantly, I know the ways out.
So if you're sitting there feeling like you've made some terrible, expensive mistake — you almost certainly haven't.
You've just hit a very common wall.
And there's more than one way over it.
There Are More Options Than You Think.
You Just Can't See Them Yet.
When you're standing in the middle of this, it feels like there are only two options:
1: Somehow find a load more money and build it anyway
2: Give up and walk away from everything you've spent.
It almost never comes down to just those two.
There are usually several realistic ways forward.
Some cost far less than you'd fear.
Some keep the project you love almost entirely intact.
Some aren't about changing your design at all — they're about getting better, more accurate quotes for the very same plans.
A few of them you've probably never heard of.
And the right one for you depends entirely on your situation — your budget, your plans, how far along you are, and what matters most to you about the build.
The problem was never that there's no solution.
It's that you can't see your options clearly from where you're standing — and the people around you aren't laying them out for you.
That's the whole point of Extension Plan B.
To get them all on the table, in plain English, so you can see exactly what you're choosing between — and pick the right one with a clear head.
Introducing Extension Plan B
A focused 60-minute call, one-to-one with me, to get you unstuck and moving forward again —
with a clear head and a clear next step.
1
We get clear on exactly where you are
What you've done, what you've paid for, what stage you've reached, how many quotes you've had and what they came back at.
I'll ask the right questions — you won't need to prepare anything beyond your plans and your numbers.
2
I'll tell you honestly what I think has happened.
Why your quotes look the way they do, and what's really going on underneath them.
Often this part alone is a lightbulb moment.
3
We walk through your real options — one by one.
What each route means, what it's likely to cost you, what it would take, and the honest pros and cons of each.
No jargon. No sales pitch.
Just straight talk from someone who's done this for twenty years and has no stake in what you decide.
4
We land on your next step.
Not five vague possibilities — one clear direction you feel good about.
You'll leave knowing exactly what you're going to do.
5
Within 24 hours I'll send you a written summary.
What we covered, your options, and the next step you decided on.
So you've got it in black and white to act on, share with your partner, or sit with.
The clarity doesn't evaporate the moment we hang up.
Ready to get unstuck?
60 minutes, 1-to-1 · written summary included · £149
Who You'll Be Talking To
Fran Mickelborough
Home Extension Guide
I'm Fran.
I've been a hands-on builder for over twenty years — with my own tools on site, and running a company building extensions for homeowners across Sheffield.
I've built these projects myself and I've managed them from first sketch to final sign-off.
I've seen, more times than I can count, exactly how good people end up stuck at the point you're at now.
Here's what makes this different from every other conversation you've had so far:
I'm not an architect protecting a design.
I'm not a builder trying to win your job.
I've got nothing to sell you beyond this one hour, and no stake in whatever you decide to do.
That means I can tell you the truth!
Even when it's not what you were hoping to hear.
Especially then.
20+ years of building means I've probably already seen whatever situation you're in.
Let's get you unstuck.
"I went in panicking and came out knowing exactly what to do"
- David T (Grenoside)
VIDEO: testimonial from Mic & Fiona W
What You'll Have By The End Of The Call
You'll have:
A clear understanding of why your quotes came in where they did — the real reasons, not guesswork.
Your realistic options, laid out plainly — each one explained, with honest pros and cons, so nothing's hidden.
One clear next step — not five vague ideas to agonise over, but a single direction you feel confident about.
A written summary within 24 hours — your options and your decision in black and white, to act on or share with your partner.
And honestly — relief — the feeling that this is back under control, and your project isn't dead after all.
You came into this call feeling like you'd lost control of something you'd poured months and thousands of pounds into.
You'll leave it knowing exactly where you stand and exactly what to do next.
That's the difference an hour can make.
The only question is whether you want to make that decision now — or after things have already become expensive to change.
"Came away knowing exactly what to do."
"It's such a massive relief to know we can actually build this thing. We came away from the call knowing exactly what to do next."
— Jo & Bart W
Bamford
"The project is back on track!"
"Fran helped us make a plan that we can afford to build. Which means the project is back on track! It's great having a clear plan for how it's going to work."
— Phil & Kendra A
Sheffield
Let Me Be Straight With You About What This Is —
And What It Isn't
I'd rather you know exactly what you're booking than be disappointed on the call.
So here's the honest truth about what this hour is — and what it isn't.
This is one call and a written summary. It's not an ongoing service, and I won't try to upsell you into one.
I won't redesign your plans or do drawings. I'll tell you clearly what needs to change — but drawing it is your architect's job, not mine.
I won't quote your job or tell you what it should cost to build. I'm not building it, and any number I gave you would be a guess. What I'll do is help you understand the quotes you've already got.
I won't recommend specific builders or architects. This is impartial advice — naming names would compromise that.
I'm not a replacement for your architect, structural engineer, or building control. I'm the impartial expert who helps you see the whole picture clearly and decide what to do.
And here's the most important bit of honesty:
Sometimes the realistic answer is that your original design needs to get a little smaller, or simpler, to fit the budget you've got.
If that's the case for you, I'll tell you — gently and clearly — and I'll help you find the best version of your project that you can afford and feel good about.
I can't promise your design survives exactly as it is.
What I can promise is that you'll leave knowing precisely where you stand and exactly what to do next.
Every time.
The only question is whether you want to make that decision now — or after things have already become expensive to change.
Book Your Extension Plan B Call
Think about what's already on the line here.
You've likely spent £1,000s on plans and drawings already.
You're staring at a gap between your budget and your quotes of £10,000s.
The decision you make next — which way you go from here — could cost you, or save you, more money than almost any other choice in the whole project.
An hour of honest, expert clarity before you make that decision is one of the cheapest things you'll do in this entire build.
And possibly the most valuable.
Extension Plan B — £149
A full 60-minute one-to-one call, plus your written summary within 24 hours.
Ready to get unstuck?
Pick a time that suits you · pay securely when you book · 1-to-1 with a builder of 20+ years
The Plan B Guarantee
When you book a Plan B call, here's exactly what you'll walk away with:
A clear understanding of why your quotes came in where they did
Your realistic options, laid out plainly
The clear next step you're going to take
All written up and in your inbox within 24 hours.
That's what you're paying for, and that's what you'll get. Every time.
I can't promise your original design survives exactly as drawn (no one honestly could, and I won't pretend otherwise).
But I can promise you'll leave that limbo you're stuck in right now and know precisely where you stand and what to do next.
And if it becomes clear in the first few minutes that I'm genuinely not the right help for your situation, I'll stop the call and refund you on the spot.
It wouldn't be right to do anything else.
This guarantee protects your budget from day one — before you’ve committed to any architect, designer, or drawings.
Is Extension Plan B Right For You?
This is for you if:
You've got plans — and maybe planning permission or building control approval too
You've had quotes back from builders, and they've come in over budget
You want an honest, expert look at your real options and a clear way forward
You're ready to make a decision and get moving again
This probably isn't for you if:
You're still at the dreaming or early-planning stage, with no plans or quotes yet — you'll get far more from my free videos and starter guide
You've already started building and you've hit problems on site — that's a different kind of help, and this call isn't built for it
If that first list is you — Extension Plan B was built for exactly your situation. Book your Extension Plan B call →
A Few Things People Ask
Still worth it — arguably more so.
The bigger the gap, the more important it is to understand exactly why it's happened and what your real choices are before you spend another penny chasing it.
A big gap usually means something specific has gone sideways, and that's often very diagnosable.
You'll leave knowing where you genuinely stand.
I'll tell you honestly whether the numbers look reasonable for what you're actually asking to build.
Sometimes a builder's quote is completely fair and the truth is the design was always going to cost that.
Sometimes it isn't.
Either way, you'll know — and you'll understand why the number is what it is.
I can give you clarity and a clear next step every single time.
Whether your original design survives exactly as drawn depends entirely on your situation and your budget — and I'll always be honest with you about that.
What I can promise is you'll leave knowing precisely where you stand and what to do — which is a world better than the limbo you're in now.
Very little.
Your plans, your rough budget, and the quotes you've had back — that's plenty.
I'll ask the right questions on the call; you don't need to prepare anything beyond having those to hand.
Your architect designed what you asked for, and they're not usually paid — or inclined — to redesign it or to walk you through your options impartially.
I've got no design to defend and no job to win.
I'm the one neutral, experienced voice whose only job for that hour is helping you see clearly and decide.
Absolutely — and I'd encourage it.
These are joint decisions, and it helps for you both to hear the options together.
And the written summary afterwards means whoever isn't on the call still gets everything in black and white.
You pick a time that suits you and pay securely when you book.
You'll get a confirmation with the call details, I'll be in touch personally beforehand, and we'll have a straightforward, no-pressure 60-minute conversation about your situation.
Then your written summary lands within 24 hours.
Questions not covered here?
Email me anytime at support@homeextensionguide.co.uk
Don't Make Your Next Move In The Dark
You're standing at a decision point that could cost you — or save you — thousands of pounds.
The next move you make from here matters more than almost any other in the whole project.
You can make it the way you've been forced to make every decision so far:
Half-informed
A bit in the dark
Hoping it works out
Or you can spend one focused hour with someone who's seen this a hundred times, get every option laid out clearly, and make your next move with a clear head.
Your project isn't sinking. You just need someone to throw you a line.
The only question is whether you want to make that decision now — or after things have already become expensive to change.
Let's get you unstuck.
60-minute call + written summary · £149 · 1-to-1 with a builder of 20+ years
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