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Building an extension on your home is an exciting opportunity to create more space and add value to your property. Whether you’re looking for additional living space, a larger kitchen or dining area, or an extra bedroom suite, a home extension can provide the perfect solution to meet your needs.

At The Builders, we’ve put together this ultimate guide to building home extensions to help you understand everything that’s involved in this process.

Why Build a Home Extension?

Building a home extension offers many benefits, including: More Space for Your Growing Family If you have a growing family or simply need more space, expanding your home with an extension can be the perfect solution. It allows you to create additional square footage according to your specific requirements.

Increased Home Value

A well-designed and constructed home extension can significantly increase the value of your property. It’s an investment that often pays off when it comes time to sell. Functionality and Flexibility A home extension offers added functionality and flexibility by allowing you to design spaces tailored precisely to your needs. Whether it’s a larger kitchen or dining area for entertaining guests or separate quarters for visiting family members, an extension can provide the space you need.

Functionality and Flexibility

A home extension offers added functionality and flexibility by allowing you to design spaces tailored precisely to your needs. Whether it’s a larger kitchen or dining area for entertaining guests or separate quarters for visiting family members, an extension can provide the space you need.

Saving Time and Money

Building a home extension is usually cheaper than purchasing a larger property. Moreover, it saves time finding new properties that meet all of your requirements without any guarantee of success.

Types of Home Extensions

There are four main types of home extensions:

Single-storey extensions are versatile additional spaces without compromising outdoor areas. They’re great when expanding kitchens or living rooms.

Double-storey extensions offer twice as much floor space as single-storey ones; providing enough room for an extra bedroom suite upstairs along with expanded living quarters downstairs.

Wrap-around extensions expand living spaces in multiple directions by building around the existing house.

Conservatories add a unique touch to your home, providing elegance, light, and versatility.

Planning Your Home Extension

A home extension is a significant project that requires careful planning. Consider the following steps:

Design Consultation and Site Survey

A design consultation will help you understand the feasibility of your project along with providing additional ideas you may not have thought about when it comes to designing your extension. A site survey allows the designers, builders, and architects to analyse key factors such as soil types, drainage, and impact on existing property.

Planning Permission and Building Regulations

Before construction starts, you’ll need planning permission from local authorities as well as making sure that all aspects comply with building regulations. Project Management and Scheduling Project management is essential during the construction process ensuring that everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Choosing the Right Materials

When choosing materials for your extension, you should consider the following factors: Matching existing brickwork and roofing materials

The use of energy-efficient glass and windows

Flooring options based on the purpose or function of the space

Lighting fixtures according to usage.

Costs Involved in Building a Home Extension

Building an extension is a significant investment that requires budgeting for: • Architectural fees • Planning permission applications • Construction costs • Other expenses.

Many financing options are available for those who need help funding their home extension projects including loans or mortgages.

Benefits of Working with a Professional Building Company

Working with The Builders offers many benefits including: Access to Experienced Architects, Builders, Electricians etc. The Builders have access to experienced architects and builders as well as electricians, plumbers etc., ensuring quality workmanship throughout the project.

High-Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

Working with The Builders guarantees high-quality workmanship from start to finish.

Personalised Service from Start to Finish

A personalised service ensures that your needs are understood and met throughout the entire process; from design and planning through construction and completion. Building home extensions is an exciting opportunity to create more space in your home. Regardless of the type of extension you decide on, careful planning is essential to ensure success. By working with The Builders, you’ll be able to achieve your dream home extension while avoiding pitfalls along the way.

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what our clients say

Building side extension

I am very pleased with the finished result. Dominic and his team worked conscientiously and well. They were friendly and helpful. They cleared away the inevitable mess regularly. Dominic kept in touch constantly and let me know what was going on.

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