In areas where house prices are rising quickly home owners often choose to extend rather than sell. Some homeowners who love their home and area just need a little more space so building an extension is the perfect solution.
The first stage is obviously deciding what you what to use the extra space for. Our contractors will work with you and they will be able to show you how to maximize both your extension and your investment.
After the plans have been drawn up you will need to apply for planning permission. Our contractors will be able to assist with this part of the process. However, if you wish to oversee this matter personally we recommend home owners contact their local authority.
Check list
Make sure you have completed all the legal requirements of your local authority before any worked is started.
Be prepared to have your daily routines disrupted. Extensions can be inconvenient, stressful and dirty.
Give consideration to a 2 story extension, its often much more expensive and sometimes not possible to ‘do at a later date’.
When doing the original budget, remember to include the decorating and furniture costs for the extension.
It’s always a good idea to keep some money aside as with most major home improvements, the costs can always exceed the budget expectations. Usually 10% should be a sufficient amount.
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While the architect is there it may be useful to summit plans for any possible conservatories or porches. Usually this can done on the same paperwork submissions at no extra costs from the planing department.
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