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NEWSBuilding an Addition OntoYour House: Everything YouNeed to KnowAdding house extensions canbe quite beneficial for youand your family since it will notonly increase the value of yourhouse but will also add more space.The prices for a house extension canvary depending on the size, type ofextension, and quality. But, before youstart planning your home addition,you should be aware that homeimprovements are not an easy task,and they require good planning.Below are some useful things thatmight help before you start planning anextension to your home.How much would an extensioncost?An addition to your house depends onthe variables of your home design andwhat you want. Note that the biggeryour project, the bigger the costs. Ifyou’re planning to hire a contractor thereis a wide range of different contractorestimates, and if you’re confident enoughyou can consider this as a DIY project.Smaller extensions, for example, are themost affordable and are less complex.An average house extension cost can bebetween £15.000 and £125.000.The price range can seem quite largebecause there are various factors oneshould consider. For example, a smallextension cost may be around £21.000 to£100.000, and it’s usually used for smalladditions like adding more space to akitchen, living room, patio, or bathroom.A two-storey extension, for example, cancost between £72.000 and £114.000 for amid-range build. Remember, the locationof your house is also an important factor.Other costs to considerThere are some important additional44
costs you should consider includingextension groundwork costs, architectcosts, regulation costs, and permissionscosts. If you’re thinking of hiring anarchitect to plan and design your newextension, you may find that the cost isaround £18 to £30 per hour. Regulationand planning costs are also among themost important things to keep in mindwhen planning an addition to yourhouse.You’ll probably need planningpermission if you’re considering amajor project. But, don’t forget tocheck with your local council and findwhether you need one dependingon the type of your extension. Whenit comes to regulations, remembervarious elements must be signed offby a professional as proof that yourproperty is safe including flooring,ventilation, internal and external walls,and foundations.How much do the stages of anextension cost?There are a couple of stages involved inbuilding an extension to your house, andeach one has individual costs that youneed to know when setting your budget.First of all, the building regulations anddesigns. As we mentioned, you haveto find out whether you need planningpermission, and if your plans don’tadhere to the conditions, know that youwill need to pay around £200 to applyfor your extension to be approved.Before you start building, the groundalso has to be fully prepared, so thisinvolves excavation which can costbetween £30 and £50 per cubic meter.You might also consider removingpipework and installing drainagewhich will ensure that your extension isprotected against damages and it maycost around £700 to £10.000. Finishingtouches like fixtures and fittings maycost around £1000 to £7000, and youmay also consider costs for windowsand doors.Types of house extensionThere are a few different styles of homeextension including rear extensions,side return extensions, double-storyextensions, wrap-around extensions,and dormer extensions. Rearextensions are usually placed at theback of your house, extending onto thegarden or patio, and they can usuallybe done without planning permission.The combination of rear and side returnextension means moving outer wallsin two directions which is great forextending the living space creating anopportunity to expand your kitchen ordining area.Double-storey extensions meanextending over two floors by usingthe rear, side return, or wrap-aroundextension. One of the advantageswould be that you will get double thespace but not double the cost. If youhave no use of your attic, then youshould consider a dormer extension. Itremoves the pitch of the roof and willcreate a flat roof so you can get spacewhich would be ideal for creating newrooms.Final thoughtsPlanning to add an extension to yourhouse can be daunting, so you needto plan your budget well, and don’tforget to ask important questions aboutyour build before you start. Houseextensions are excellent since theyboost your home’s space and value,and can be so satisfying and useful.So, don’t forget to write down yourplan, think carefully about what youwant to include, and consult with theright contractors and designers.45
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