Are you considering a house extension? It may be something you’ve been thinking about for some time, and in this post, we’re going to be looking at what you can do to help yourself prepare beforehand if you’re a beginner.
Materials and Style
Think about how you want your finished extension to look. The extension will become part of the existing house, and it’ll need to blend in with what you already have. It needs to fit seamlessly with the room it follows on from, so it doesn’t look out of place. If you are finding it hard to match materials to the house extension with the rest of the house, you may have to compromise with a fusion of two different contemporary and older styles. Think it through and how you’re going to fit it all in with the current style of your home.
What is your extension for?
Why do you want an extension? Perhaps you have a specific function in mind. Look around your home and see which parts aren’t being utilised effectively and how you could use your extension to solve it. Remember, your extension can consist of more than one room.
Ceiling Heights
You’ll have to give some practical thought to the fittings, size and shape. Ceilings need to meet a minimum height. You can get in touch with your local Building Office where someone will be able to help you with this. You could also ask a professional builder too, perhaps the one who’ll be working on your house extension.
Conservatory House Extensions
The Building Regulations are something you’ll need to consider should you decide on a conservatory. It will need to be separate from the rest of the house with exterior doors to close it off.
Building Office
It helps if you talk to someone at your local building office, they’ll be able to speak with you about windows and doors, and whether there’s the possibility of any issues.
JG Joiners & Builders – For Your Dream House Extension
We’d be happy if you chose us to create your dream house extension. We’re a team of professional builders who are both well-qualified and experienced. We come with the right level of expertise all our clients have come to expect over the years. We know what we’re doing and we’re trusted to get on with it and produce well-built house extensions that work.
Get in touch, and one of our friendly team members will be more than happy to arrange an appointment to discuss your house extension and provide a free, no-obligation quote.
