Moving home for more space is something many of us will contemplate from time to time however moving home is a daunting task and can be extremely stressful. This is why extending your home maybe a better option to provide you with more space without the stress of a full home move.
When thinking of extending not only is it important to think about the reasons for extending and what use the extension will have but also your budget. Extensions are a significant investment and will add value to your home. First steps to extending will be to work out your budget. We always say to draw up a list of what you essentially need and what you would like to have and then we can plan exactly what type of extension is affordable.
The cost of your extension will depend on a few things such as the size of the extension required, the specification of the work that needs to be done and where you live and the space available, Every home extension we complete at Ensign is completely unique to the customers budget and requirements.
If your budget is small we may look at utilising the space you already have within your home by taking out internal walls and opening up the space that you already have. This will give a bigger sense of floorplan and also make the house flow and give the impression of a much bigger home, Adding patio or bi folding doors can also give the impression of more space along with increasing natural light within the home allowing for a more airy open feel.
If these measures don’t quite work for you then another idea for a smaller budget extension will be to extend using the space you already have but maybe do not utilise. Many of us have garages and lofts that are not fulfilling their potential and are simply used as dumping grounds for rubbish. This is where a loft conversion or a garage conversion may help with extending the space and giving you an additional room that can be utilised without the cost of having a full blow extension to the home.
If you are looking for additional space within the home but are concerned regards to a smaller budget then Ensign maybe able to help you with some ideas for loft and garage conversions to give you exactly what is needed but within your budget. Contact our experts and a designer will be happy to come and discuss the options that would be available to your for your home within your budget.