A 4-Step Guide to Planning a Home Extension - What to Know

Tuesday 14th January 2020

There are many reasons that homeowners choose to expand their homes with an extension. It could be a need for a larger space as the family grows, a desire to have a bigger kitchen, or the fun of having an area for relaxation and other activities. However, a home extension project is no easy feat.

If you are planning to upgrade your home through a home extension, try not to feel overwhelmed by all the tasks involved in the project. To help you with your new project, here is our four-step guide for planning a home extension:[/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="20"][vc_column_text]

1. Plan How You Want to Work on the Project

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Before you start your desired home extension, understand that you will encounter difficulties during the entire process. You need to work on the practical steps involved before you start tearing down your walls. For one, make sure that you have a temporary place to stay once your project starts. A home renovation can result in loud noises and a lot of debris lying around. This is dangerous, especially if you have young kids[/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="20"][vc_column_text]

2. Budget Every Detail Wisely

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your budget will determine how the project will turn out. It is the most significant factor you need to consider because it can affect the output. Know that you don’t need the biggest possible budget. Rather, come up with a total for each category and phase of your project so that you won’t run short midway. You wouldn’t want to have half-baked results, such as mismatched tiles or furnishings of the wrong proportions.

To prevent this from happening, make an accurate estimation of the costs involved in the process. It is best to work with a good architect or building designer that can provide a workable estimate of all the materials and labour you need. They can also compute a contingency budget to cater to the possible costs that are hard to foresee.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="20"][vc_column_text]

3. Plan Extensively with the Architect and Building Designer

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The secret to the seamless execution of a home extension design is proper planning. Architects and building designers have the expertise in drawing a detailed plan as well as ensure its proper implementation. Every floor plan should maintain the continuity of movement and overall harmony of one’s home.

Your architect or building designer can achieve this level of harmony by masterfully creating a plan per your family’s lifestyle. It is essential to plan extensively with your architect and building designer. Build a strong rapport with them so that you can communicate ideas and concerns more openly.

Take note that a home renovation design depends on the vision of the homeowners and the execution of the architects and building designers. When the two parties have a good relationship, they’ll enjoy positive results![/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="20"][vc_column_text]

4. Source a Reliable and Competent Builder

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Building a home extension is a complex task as it involves the requirement of integrating a new part into the existing parts of your home. It requires the proper structural knowledge to determine the feasibility of the plans you want to implement. It is unlike the standard way of building from scratch. For your upcoming home extension project, make sure that you source a reliable and competent builder that specializes in extensions.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line" custom_height="20"][vc_column_text]

Conclusion

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To make sure that your project runs smoothly, hire a professional home renovation company that can deliver great quality and service. For assured services, choose only a proven company that has years of experience with home renovation projects.

Contact Vale Domestic Services today, a company based in Pershore, Worcestershire. Our extension contractors have 25 years of experience in creating beautiful high-quality home renovations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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