Having a house extension is great because of the many benefits it brings. Most people rush into starting the extension project, but that is never a good idea because there are several factors you must first consider before the project commences.
1. Permissions and regulations
Every state has building regulations that restrict the addition of extensions under some circumstances. Most of the time, restrictions are applicable if the building is listed or if there are some height conditions you will have to meet. It is, therefore, important that you check with your local council before you seriously consider adding extensions. If it is allowed, then you have to think about other building regulations, such as fire safety, structural integrity, damp proofing, and ventilation, among others, before you proceed. Any good extension builders Swansea has will help you figure all this out.
2. What to Extend?
You may have already made your mind up on where and what part of your property you want to extend, but this may not be the best option to take, For example, knocking down a garage, shed or out building may seem like the most obvious route to make more room for your extension, but sometimes this may result in unnecessary costs and a sacrificing of valuable land or garden space. Generally, it’s far better and much more cost effective to build over double storey as opposed to single if at all possible as it saves on costly aspects such as foundations and roofing as well preserving space.
3. Design
Your extension should blend in perfectly with your home. You don’t want a structure that doesn’t look like its part of the property. This is why it’s important to work with Swansea extensions specialists that can come up with creative designs to make the extension independent but still blend with the house seamlessly. The company should have architects, specialized designers, and/or extension building teams. You can try to research on some suitable design styles online before you approach the company. Platforms like Pinterest and google has some good design ideas you can work with.
4. Accessibility
The easier your builders can access the extension site, the faster they’ll be able to finish the job. Consider features that could make that more challenging such as low beams on a ceiling or lack of a driveway or parking space. You may have to temporarily remove some of them like fences until the project is completed.
5. Neighbors and surrounding factors
Not interrupting our neighbors during the construction of the extension is very important. You may have to involve them under certain circumstances like when you share a wall or fence, and you need to take it down for easy access. Some neighbors may not want the or properties to be overlooking the extension, while others may have a problem with the extension overshadowing their gardens. Take all this into account before contacting your local builders. Other factors like the type of soil, trees, or potential hazards resulting from weather conditions like flooding are also significant. You must also consider plumbing systems and other aspects that will determine the functionality of the extension.
Our company is one of the most reliable ones in the South Wales region, and we can give you some of the best designs. We only use high-quality materials and try our best to ensure you get great value from your extensions. Call us today if you want the best local builders in Swansea and surrounding regions.