5 tips on how to successfully extend your home

Make your family happy by adding a bit more space to your home ? Extending or loft conversion is the way forward! Every home is unique to the people who live in them so here are 5 tips on how to successfully extend your home.

1. Get all approvals first

This is where the experts come in depending on the size, shape and scale of your new extension, you may need to apply for planning permission.

Find a designer/builder who is willing to go the extra mile and push the boundaries! You will find that local council websites in Wales provide a lot of information and guides which to ensure your local area is complimented by development and not destroyed so it’s not a system to be knocked!

Building Regulations Approval which is there to enforce construction standards across the UK. Building regulations safeguard designs by making sure the buildings are built correctly and inspections take place along the way.

Talk to your neighbours about your plans, its the polite thing to do , and keep them informed of progress. They are less likely to object and cause problems if you smooth the way first.

2 Set a budget

This might sound a simple step towards making your dream reality but it’s common to overspend on even the smallest projects. The general rule is to allow for £1,000-£2,000 per square meter and then allow an extra 10-20 percent contingency fund. Be realistic with your budget to create the perfect family home with a beautiful and functional extra space.

3 Think outside the box

An extension can be upwards into the loft, outwards as an addition or downwards to a basement therefore no extension is the same so make yours stand out from the crowd and give it the wow factor! Maybe add some quirky details to the design that sets yours aside from the typical extension – whether it is the shape of the extension or a hidden glazing panel where the new meets old.

4 Landscaping

A great design will take into consideration the surroundings and incorporate it into the plan. Good building design is complimented by nature so if you have a view use it, if not create one in your outdoor space. When showing your new extension to friends and family do you really want a tired looking garden or would you rather show off your home as an entirety and be proud to call it all yours?

5 Choose the right builder

Choosing the right builder is crucial to constructing your dream. We suggest you take a look at some of our current and previous projects to see how we meet our clients high standards and discover how we are recommended by other people in the area !