Adding extensions can be quite a chaos if you don’t plan it well beforehand. Here are some things you should consider before you dive into it.
- Extend only if it makes sense!
Sometimes, moving is better than extending. If an extension spoils the property or is a case of over-development (which makes an extension economically unnecessary), it is best to move. But if an extension improves the existing home and adds space and value to the property, it makes perfect sense.
Sometimes the choice of materials is obvious and the existing house requires that the extension is adapted with a supplementary extension. If the house doesn’t sport a strong style, both parts can be improved by contrast.
If you want to contrast an existing house with different materials, the solution must be of high quality and well thought out. Remember – don’t just pick up the material as an afterthought because they are an integral part of the architecture.
start by defining what the new space should achieve and what problems should be solved by the extension. If you can't tell your builder what's missing, they can't make the extension more than just adding rooms. There are various other options than just adding an additional bedroom or extending the ground floor.
Getting the right size for an extension is the probable biggest challenge for the owner and the builder. There is no set rule, but sometimes adding extensions can ruin the original space because they are too dominant and big. There is always an option to combine or improve the existing space.
- Picture the Architecture!
Every house has a certain architectural style, depending upon the period it was built in and the material that was used. Thus, an extension should complement the original architecture.
One of the most important questions on a semi-or terrace property is the effect of the extension or alteration on the property of its neighbour. Try to design your new extension so that it doesn’t cause problems for neighbouring houses. It’s often a case that an extension ends up an creating a terrace or a bridge between separate houses, unintentionally making them appear as if they are joined.
You have to consider how much and on what you are going to spend. Using better materials and better design is what you should go for instead of just adding a bigger extension.
Sometimes the extensions can so massively alter the home that you might wonder if tearing it down and replacing was a better option. Sometimes reusing existing buildings is more environmentally friendly and these buildings can be the basis for your ideal home.
Adding extensions in the house also requires preparing for disruption, mess and dust. You might want to stay in the house and end up regretting it later. Moving out and let the builder do the job if it’s possible. It leads to faster work progress and less expenditure.
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