Are You Ready To Extend?

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If you are thinking of whether or not to extend your home this year, there are a lot of different things you will need to consider. Extending a home is a huge commitment and will cost you a large amount of money, and because if this is it important that you know whether or not you are ready for the commitment before you begin.

Cost

Depending on the type of extension you plan to do, it could cost you thousands to put the project in place. This is a huge sum to be spending on your home, which is why you need to be sure that extending is the right decision before you begin. When you are planning your project consider all of the different costs which will be involved. There will be the foundation, armstrong metal buildings, windows and doors, electrics and much more. Consider whether adding this extension will sufficiently improve your quality of life, and also decide whether it will add enough value to your home to be worth it.  

The professionals

Although you may prefer to try and go it alone on your home project, it is much smarter to hire in an architect and dedicated builders who can help you with the renovation. You need to make sure that you do some thorough research on the people you plan in hiring to make sure that they are good enough and share your vision. Take a look at portfolios, have meetings, ask your friends me family and check online reviews. The key to a success project is having the right people on board.

Timeframes

You will always need make a time frame when you begin a renovation. If you are planning to go on holiday in 3 weeks and plan to have the project done by then, you might be asking for too much. Decide what commitments you currently fly have in your life and make sure that you can fully dedicate you time to the project as it is going on. This will save you spending months and months walking around a building site and completing the odd shelf here and there. If you want to start a renovation project, make sure you can finish it.

Be Creative

There are so many different types of extension you can add on to your home, so make sure that you explore every possibility and take that extra time to creative something you truly love. Don’t rush into things because you will want to change elements as you go along. If you take the time to create the ideal living space for you and your family, you can enjoy the project and be happy with your result. Let your creative juices flow and turn your extension into a perfect addition to your home.

Planning Permission

Bear in mind that you will always need to go through certain legal applications before you can begin the project. Rather than stocking up on furniture and decor for the new addition to your home, wait for approval. There is no guarantee you will be able to extend in the first place.