{"id":28572,"date":"2022-12-10T16:16:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T16:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-guide-for-building-your-home-extension\/"},"modified":"2022-12-10T16:19:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T16:19:18","slug":"a-guide-for-building-your-home-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-guide-for-building-your-home-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide For Building Your Home Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Building a home extension requires time, planning, and funding. Taking on a project like this is no small task and should be given as much consideration as possible during each stage to ensure it\u2019s done correctly. Make use of guides from trusted sources, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/reviews\/en-gb\/windows\/replacement-windows-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architectural Digest<\/a>, and this one will help you to ensure you\u2019ve done everything you can so that the extension project goes without a hitch. You\u2019ll want to think about everything from your initial planning stages and the permissions you\u2019ll need to what materials you want to use and what the extension will be used for. You\u2019ll also want to think about how it\u2019ll be designed and which experts you\u2019ll need to hire to complete the job to a high standard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acquire Planning Permission If Required<br \/>\n<\/strong>One of the primary considerations you\u2019ll want to focus on is whether you\u2019ll need planning permission for this extension. Not every project like this will require written permission, but this is generally a rarity, especially regarding extensions. You\u2019ll have to apply for planning permission if your extension will cover half of the surrounding area around your home or if you\u2019re increasing the height of the building. You\u2019ll also need permission if you\u2019re extending outwards by more than six metres from the back of your property for a semi-detached or eight for a detached. There are a few other things to consider when it comes to planning permission, too, so be sure to do your research before you start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know What Could Affect Your Planning Permission<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rejections of planning permission happen much more often than you\u2019d expect, which can be due to unexpected reasons. Usually, suppose your home could impact those around you, such as neighbours or passers-by. If you live in an area of natural beauty, you may be denied planning permission altogether. If your extension significantly blocks views from your neighbour\u2019s house or plunges them into the shade, you likely won\u2019t be able to do your extension project. You might wonder why that would be the case if you knew your neighbours were okay with the project. Still, the issue is they won\u2019t be the neighbours to your property forever, and future residents may not be happy about it, so this won\u2019t be considered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think About Access To Your Home<br \/>\n<\/strong>When extending your home, you might be restricted by your current access to your backyard. Access to your yard from the end of your garden will generally present you with the least amount of trouble during the project. If access is from the side of the garden or is parallel to your home, such as a tunnel entrance, this could restrict how you can extend your home. In some cases, you may be able to change where the entrance to your garden is, but if you can\u2019t, you\u2019ll have to design your extension with this access in mind; otherwise, you will be blocking access to your garden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Understand Building Regulations<br \/>\n<\/strong>This is related to, but different from, getting planning permission. Adhering to building regulations must be done under all circumstances. Building regulations&#8217; primary consideration is ensuring the building&#8217;s structural integrity. Foundations must be done correctly, and the building must be stable to avoid issues in the future. This is why an engineer proficient in structural integrity calculations will be required to help you with this. The last thing you want is to begin construction only for the extension to be unsafe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hire Professionals To Conduct The Work<\/strong><br \/>\nAs mentioned above, hiring certain professionals will be necessary during a project such as this, as it will help ensure that your extension is built correctly and safely. Consider hiring professionals so that you can be confident they are legitimate and know what they\u2019re doing. You may need to hire many different types of experts during this project, such as people that can fit windows, install wiring, conduct plumbing work, and also people like bricklayers. There will also be plenty of jobs you can do yourself, but the chances are that a lot of this work will end up being decorating and similar tasks. At the end of the day, you need to be doing this correctly, as if things aren\u2019t done right, you may have to redo them, which is going to be time-consuming and potentially expensive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Design The Extension Itself<br \/>\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019ve planned out what you\u2019ll need from a legal perspective and what sorts of experts you\u2019ll have to hire, you\u2019ll want to design the extension itself. You\u2019ll want to correctly identify what your extension will be used for, whether it\u2019s an extension to a current room, such as your kitchen or dining room, or if it\u2019s going to be used as an entirely new room itself. For standalone rooms, this could be a new lounge-like room, perfect for relaxing in, or it could be an office space for professionals working from home. Whatever your reasons for building your extension, you must ensure it is designed correctly to turn out the way you want it. If you\u2019re unsure of how to do this, you could also enlist the help of a professional designer who may even be able to come up with a selection of different ideas that you wouldn\u2019t have thought about.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose The Right Materials<br \/>\n<\/strong>The materials you use to build the extension are also important decisions. There are a few different factors in making this decision, too. First of all, the resilience of these materials should be considered, as these will dictate the longevity and sturdiness of your extension project. The harder materials, such as concrete, bricks, and even metals, will be best for structural integrity. As well as these, you may want some softer materials that aren\u2019t as sturdy but more aesthetically pleasing. However, most construction projects will utilise a combination of these materials. Either way, you\u2019ll want to spend time deciding which materials you\u2019ll need and which you\u2019ll want for your project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let Some Natural Light In<br \/>\n<\/strong>There are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/thephysiocompany.co.uk\/benefits-of-natural-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health benefits of natural light<\/a>, so ensuring your home gets plenty of natural light inside is an important goal. You can add plenty of windows to your extension or even large, glass patio or sliding doors. Not only will this help your extension get more light, but if it\u2019s open plan, that natural light will flood the rest of your home. You can take advantage of this natural light access by adding extra mirrors around your home, which can help redirect that natural light to areas that may not usually get direct natural light. Skylights can also be a very useful addition to your extension, allowing natural light to enter your home, regardless of the location of your extension or which way your home faces.<\/p>\n<p>Ref: 3151.27407<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a home extension requires time, planning, and funding. Taking on a project like this is no small task and should be given as much consideration as possible during each stage to ensure it\u2019s done correctly. 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