To move or not to move? That is the question many homeowners face when changed circumstances
mean they need more living space. A new baby, children growing into teenagers, a
relative to care for, or the desire to work from home, can all make a previously
comfortable house cramped and inconvenient.
Moving to a larger property is not always the best solution, especially in today's
uncertain housing market. The financial costs involved might not be worth the extra
one or two rooms gained, and that's without taking all the hassle and stress of
moving into account.
Building an extension on to your house is definitely one option you should explore.
A well-designed extension attached to the rear or side of the existing building
could provide the space you and your family need along with these additional benefits:
Stay in your own home
If you've invested time and money in making your house into a home you love, why
give it up and start again from scratch somewhere else? Moving house means you'd
also have to get used to living in a different area, with new neighbours and perhaps
a longer journey to work and schools. If you're happy where you are, wouldn't you
rather stay there and extend your home instead?
Extra space that's tailor made for you
When you decide to extend your house you can choose all the features you want at
the design stage, providing they conform to any planning or building regulations
in force.
If you want to turn a small kitchen into a spacious kitchen-diner, create a home
office, an extra bedroom with en-suite, or even a self-contained granny flat, all
the necessary plumbing and electrical work can be incorporated into the plans. You
won't have any of the problems that can arise when you try to change the use of
an existing room.
Less disruption to your daily life
While your extension is being constructed there will, of course, be the usual noise
associated with building work. You might also be unable to use part of your house
for a short time, although a reputable extension company will do what it can to
minimize any nuisance. But compare this to the disruption moving house can cause.
All those weekends and evenings spent house-hunting and trying to sell your own
home. Putting personal plans on hold because you don't know when you might be moving.
Coping with the disappointment if you are unable to buy the house you wanted because
someone else in the chain has pulled out.
Increased house value
With more space and facilities you'll have fewer reasons to move, but if you do
decide to sell your house in the future you'll find that an attractive, well-constructed
extension has increased your home's market value.
If you think an extension might be a worthwhile investment for your home, find out
more by asking a specialist home extension company Essex
for a free consultation and no obligation quote.
Marc Loppas owns Bespoke Lofts Ltd; an Essex based, family run company with over
20 years experience offering all types of expert quality loft conversions, house
extensions and garage conversions. For more information call 0800 783 9456 TODAY!
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