Thursday 5 April 2012

Thinking about an extension?


If you own a property or are thinking of buying one, there are many ways you can improve it to create the extra space you need.  A well designed and well built extension will not only give you the extra spaces you need but also add value to and improve the appearance of your home.

What you need to consider before you start
Good planning will ensure your extension delivers your initial vision. So before you begin determine what your extension is for?  This sounds obvious but deciding you need extra space without planning how to achieve this can lead to disappointment and even worse extra space that doesn’t meet your needs.  

What you need extra space for?
 A growing family
A home office
To accommodate adult children or elderly parents
Leisure activities
You’ve bought a new property and want to make improvements

How your new extension will achieve this?
A games room
A garden room
A swimming pool
Office space
A dining and entertaining space
A conservatory
Kitchen diner

Budget of course is a major factor and having a definite budget will help design and extra space decisions easier to make.

Do you need an architect?
There is no doubt that you need a professional to design your extension and draw up the plans. However using a complete design and build service has many advantages over using individuals for the various stages of creating your dream home.  

Having one company to deal with means your project will run smoothly with no need for plan alterations and updates between different professionals.  An experienced complete design and build company will help you to find the best ways to solve your extra space needs and will also take care of any planning application you will need.

Other things you need to consider

Ask about a feasibility Study which is an excellent way of finding out what the extending possibilities are for your home.


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