subject: House Extensions Berkshire [print this page] As your life a change, your family grows and your demands on your home alter, you probably need more living space. The house you bought all those years ago may no longer be big enough, or have enough bedrooms. Or perhaps you have come into a bit of money and want to invest it back into the house, getting the best added value you can from your domestic building project.
House extensions - whether to the side or rear of the property - are without a doubt one of the best ways you can add value to your home. Not only will an extension increase the asking price of your home should you choose to sell, but of course the extra space will make the house so much more enjoyable for you to live in. And it's that extra space, scope and enjoyment which attracts most homeowners to the idea of getting a domestic builder on board to talk about a house extension.
Making more out of your existing home by commissioning a house extension is a particularly good idea if you live in a highly-desirable (and competitive) housing market, such as Berkshire. Properties here are at a premium, with large family homes snapped up as soon as they go on the market. So, if you are lucky enough to already have a house in Berkshire, save yourself the hassle, heartache (and fees!) of moving home and extend your existing house.
The benefits of extending your property are numerous:
- Extend to the side of the house, creating a larger kitchen or adding a utility room
- Extend to the rear of the house, creating fantastic extra living or entertaining space
- Extend upwards, creating scope for extra bedrooms, a larger bathroom, ensuite or dressing room
Extensions to domestic properties are usually large and intricate jobs, which need the input not just of a professional and expert builder or building firm, but other specialists, too: from architects and planners to electricians and plumbers. Ensure that the builder you commission is able to put you in touch with trusted and qualified professionals, and is happy to project manage the build so you are confident that your new extension will come in on time and on budget.
House extensions are a smart way to create extra space at home without having to sell up, buy a new house and move. It's almost like building a new home, without losing the house you love.
