From larger rear extensions or side extensions to a simple garage conversion or loft conversion, homeowners who wish to extend their home in some way have a range of options to choose from.
Considering their budget, property size, and whether planning permission is required, will help homeowners in making their decision. However, with each type of home extension and style you will benefit from more living space, additional household storage and added value to your property.
Adding value to your home with an extension
According to research by Nationwide, even the smallest home of home improvements to a standard three bedroom home can add up to 23% to the value of the property! An enticing figure which allows homeowners to see the value in extending and investing into the improvements of their home.
Even the addition of an extra bathroom can add 6% while a double bedroom can add 12%. With so many options for home extensions and with a variety of styles and designs to provide new living space, from an additional bedroom to a garden room, home gym or garage, you can choose an extension option that fits within your budget while gaining an impressive return on investment.
Different types of home extensions
While some home extensions are much larger and more costly than others, there are different types of extensions that suit a range of budgets and needs. If you are looking to add an additional bedroom to your home, for example, there are several options that will allow you to do this. Including adding a garden room to your property, or extending your home to the side with a permanent extension.
Below are just some of the examples you can choose from and the work they may require:
- Rear, side and wrap-around extensions - will almost always require planning permission and are the most permanent option for adding more living space to your home. Depending on the layout of your home and the size of your property, builders can add entirely new rooms, hallways and functional areas to your home with these types of extensions.
- Garden rooms - thanks to their versatility and practicality, garden rooms are a much easier addition to your home that doesn’t require a huge amount of building work or planning permission. In most cases, garden rooms are utilised by homeowners as an extra area of the home to enjoy hobbies, crafts, exercise, or for entertaining.
- Loft conversions - loft conversions have been a popular option for home extensions, particularly amongst those who do not have the space or land to extend outwards. Instead, extending upwards, can add just as much room for a new bedroom, bathroom, or perhaps an office or gym. Sometimes roof and loft conversions, particularly a dormer extension, will not require a full planning application, however this will vary between individual properties.
- Orangeries - a modern twist on the popular conservatory. An orangery uses a combination of brick and glass, with the brick providing an element of insulation, while the glass allows natural light to flood your home. They are often added to the rear of a property, usually extending the kitchen and dining area. They are perfect entertainment spaces and are much-loved extensions on properties with limited land available for full rear, side or wrap-around extensions.
Additional benefits of home extensions include
While the key benefits of an extension and home improvements such as a garden room or orangery are the extra space and value they can add to a property, there are also many other additional benefits that make home extensions worthwhile:
- More ventilation and light
- Better storage space for your family’s belongings
- More opportunities for interior design
- Additional space for family entertainment and time spent with loved ones
- Greater privacy for your family, particularly if you’ve nosey neighbours!
Conservatories, orangeries and home extensions
At Croston Home Improvements, in addition to our windows and doors products and installation, we also offer a wide range of property enhancements, including conservatories, garden rooms, orangeries, loft conversions and garage conversions.
To improve your home’s layout and to benefit from the addition of more living space and added value to your property, our team can work closely with you to design and configure an extension to improve and enhance the look, feel and functionality of rooms in your home.
For more information do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.
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