Many a time one starts outgrowing their house. This could be because one feels that they need more rooms or a play area for the children among several other reasons. In that situation there are two options:
- one is either move to a house bigger in size
- indulge in an home extension if you have more land in your house
Home extensions are a tremendous option. There are times when one finds it a daunting task to take the planning permission which might be needed. However it can be done easily if planned well. Firstly there are local planning departments which might be able to help you with ease. Secondly, in this situation employing an architect and going along with his proposed plans would be able to help one with the bureaucracy.
There are various types of home extensions which one can undertake. At the end of the day it all depends on what one is trying to achieve with this extension.
- The usual and most traditional one would be to build an extension at the rear of the property. This can help in an extension without altering the layout of one’s house. In addition, it will help in getting couple of extra rooms or even a garage.
- The other type of home extension would be to change the layout of the house along with increasing the physical space which the house occupies. This would be done as per the requirements of the family but might prove a little difficult.
- In fact a very cost effective way which several people go in for is building a conservatory. This helps in not only increasing light to the property but can prove to work as study, a living area or a den.
- An option of having a combination of a conservatory and the traditional one also exists. This encompasses the entire width of one’s house.
A home extension actually does seem to have several advantages. Some of them include the following:
- The main advantage of an extension is that you will still be able to stay in your own home. One would have invested a lot of money, time and effort into making it into a home and thus moving might be hard.
- Another benefit would be to create a further area as per one’s exact needs and requirements. While increasing one’s property they can do it conforming to the features which are the need of the hour.
- The costs are rather balanced when one compares it to the increased functionality and look of the entire house after an extension.
- Interestingly along with adding more rooms, not only will there be more living space but also add tremendous value to the house. This could help you want to re-mortgage your home or move at a later date. In the ever competitive housing market, this might always be a great idea.
- One would not have to face the inconvenience of having to pack up everything during the time of the move. In fact with home extensions one is able to enjoy all the privileges of a larger property vis-Ã -vis facing the pitfalls of moving.
- One has the flexibility of building outwards or upwards, or in fact even downwards if they want to extend the basement. The choice is totally yours!
- There is less involvement and presence in an unpredictable and volatile housing market.
Thus whether you are looking for a lovely design or some practical sense, a pleasant place to relax or just a sunny corner to read a book, home extensions work out to be a great idea.
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