Extensions

If you’re a homeowner, you would agree that space is never enough. Your home might have looked spacious at the beginning, but when you have lived in it for a long while, all the available space disappears. Now you need an extra room to accommodate a family member or your kids. Your desire for space could even be for a recreational purpose you would like to have.

Faced with such needs, some people opt for a new home that fits their requirements. The thought of a new property with bigger rooms can be appealing until you consider the costs. Thankfully, you don’t need to move because you can build an extension to your home.

Benefits of Home Extensions

Opting to build an extension instead of moving home offers you the following benefits:

  • You get to retain all the benefits that attracted you to your current neighbourhood
  • You have minimal involvement in a volatile housing market
  • You get to save money you could have otherwise have spent on moving while achieving your goal of having extra space
  • You can enjoy the luxury of an extension that fits your needs without the stress of packing

Things to Consider Before You Start

Before you get started with your dream home extensions, we have put together a few things you should consider.

  • Planning Permissions

You have the freedom to build some extensions under your Permitted Development Rights. However, if your home is in a Conservation Area, you will need to get planning permission as your Permitted Development Rights are restricted. The goal of the policy is to preserve the character of the Conservation Area; so be sure to contact your local conservation officer before you undertake any extension project. Without planning permission, you can be served an enforcement notice ordering you to undo all the changes you have made.

  • Building Regulations

Building regulations exist to ensure that a building is safe. If you want to add extensions to your home, you must comply with these regulations, or you could be served a notice to take the extension down. The Building Regulations state the minimum requirements for renovation projects which typically includes energy efficiency, damp proofing, and ventilation, among others.

  • Leaseholders

If you don’t own the freehold to the home you live in, you will want to confirm that you have rights to make changes to the property. You can find the information of the rights on your lease documents. If you have established that you have the rights to make alterations, you will need to seek the approval of the freeholder and pay the costs involved to get their sign off.

  • The Right Designer

When it comes to home extensions, you have a wide range of options for the designer. Some of these options include architects, architectural technicians, specialist designers etc. The right designer for your extension should be able to understand your brief and come up with several creative solutions. Many homeowners prefer to use an architect even though their fees are usually around 15 per cent; so make sure you include this into your budget if you want to use an architect too.

  • The Right Builder

With a plethora of builders available, choosing the right builder can be nerve-racking. Nevertheless, to have a successful home improvement project, you need to have professional, certified and reliable builders and Alliance Building Company, with over 30 years experience in building can complete any job required.

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Why Choose Alliance Building Company for your Extension Project?

At Alliance Building Company, we have a team of seasoned professionals with many years of experience in handling extension projects. Our ability to fully understand the needs of our customers, offer professional advice and deliver to the highest standard of quality sets us apart from everyone else.

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