Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you thinking about getting an extension? This can be a superb way to extend your living space, improve your lifestyle and add value to your home. This is also a major project to undertake which can be expensive and disruptive, which is why planning is so important when it comes to home extensions. Read on to find out more.
Why Get It?
First, you need to think about why you are wanting to get an extension. This could be because you are feeling limited by your existing space but you do not want to move, your needs are changing and/or you want to add value just as a few reasons. Once you have identified why you want an extension, you can then start to make a plan.
Planning the Space
You should then start to think about the space and which room will be extended. Often, your options are limited here, but you always need to make sure that an extension does not decrease the functionality of the home so think about the space that you are replacing and how you will manage without this space (extensions usually take up a lot of garden space).
Research Building Companies
When you want an extension, you need to find a good architect and a reliable building company. An architect can usually provide a few recommendations, but you may also want to find a few of your own as you should always get multiple quotes. In addition to reading reviews and getting referrals, you also need to meet with these companies and ensure that you feel confident in them – communication is hugely important when it comes to having work done on your home.
Materials
The materials that are used for your extension are of the utmost importance, so you should never try to cut corners and buy low-quality materials that could end up costing more in the long run. When it comes to an extension, one of the key elements to plan for is the roof and you will need to choose high-quality roofing sheets to protect your extension from water damage.
Lighting & Decoration
You also need to consider lighting as you may want to make use of glass and roof windows to let in lots of natural light in addition to artificial lighting. In terms of decoration, think about the rest of the home and maintain the same style throughout for consistency. For the smaller touches like decorating, this is something that you might want to do yourself to keep costs down.
Getting an extension can change your home and life, but it is also a major project to undertake and the decision should not be made lightly. The above are a few key areas to focus on and the information will hopefully help with the planning of your home extension.
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