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House extensions are actually a good way to maximize your lot area and increase the value of your property should you decide to sell in the future. However, you have to consider a few factors when deciding on getting a house extension. One non-negotiable factor to consider is getting a Polish builder London-based preferably someone who’s been in the field for a few years already.

HOUSE EXTENSION TIPS

• Purpose for building an extension – Do you need extra rooms for your extended family, guest rooms, nursery perhaps ? Bear in mind that when you do add bedrooms, you also need to add bathrooms because there is no point in making everyone comfortable in their own bedrooms and then making them fall in line in the bathroom downstairs.
• Location of your extension – Where do you plan to start your extension from? If you are simply going to split a room in two in order to pass through to the extension, you’ve defeated the purpose of your extension, which is really to give everyone more space or at least not deprive someone of his original space.
• Building permits – You have to ask all the necessary permissions from your local government or building regulators before embarking on your extension project. While minor changes do not necessarily need planning and building permits, it is always better to be safe than sued.
• Cost – If your extension is actually going to cost more than anticipated or that you end up sacrificing more than gaining something from your extension, consider doing a few changes in your blueprint before proceeding.

OTHER RENOVATIONS

You can also opt to have loft conversions instead of a house extension. It could prove to be a little cheaper and you can look at it as a trial project which, if all goes well, could lead into getting a house extension.

This type of conversion is ideal for just adding another room into your house without actually having to extend it much because the space/room already exists. You just need a few retouches to make it into something completely new.

You’ll also find that building refurbishments are very popular especially for those who plan to move into the building or to have their existing one rented out or even sold. The best part is that whatever your building needs are, you’ll find Polish builders to be the ones who can work well under pressure and finish the job right on schedule.