Why Extend Your Property? Why Should You Extend Your Home?
If you are looking for some extra space, to save money and make your home unique to you, house extensions are a great way to make your home more appealing and suit your requirements.
Building an extension to your home has a wide range of benefits in the short term and long term; no matter what type of extension you desire to have and the purpose you want it for. The extra space generated by a home extension increases your floor space; whether its providing extra room for your children to play, for you to relax or for you to do your hobbies.
A house extension also has many financial benefits. If you are struggling to decide whether to buy a new house or extend your current one in order to meet your future needs; then financially, a house extension is the more beneficial option. Not only will you save money in the short term, but home extensions are a key way to add value to your home�s worth. Building an extension is truly effective to the homes overall design and will definitely raise the market worth of the property.
What To Consider Before Extending
Building Regulations � Ensure your plans conform with the building regulations of extending a home.
Light � Think about how your potential extension will affect the light in the existing adjoining room.
Party Wall Notice � If your project involves any alterations on or near your neighbour�s property, including shared structures like party walls or floors, you will need to check you are legally required to issue a Party Wall Notice.
Structural Engineer � If you are considering extending your home it is crucial that you work with a structural engineer , this ensures the foundations and walls are strong enough to support extensive works.
Using A CHAS Accredited Builder
CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) was created by experienced health and safety professionals in 1997 in order to improve the health and safety standards across the UK.
The health and safety regulations was created to achieve the following aims:
To allow companies to avoid undergoing health and safety assessments for every job. To simplify health and safety contractor assessment by standardising requirements.
Using a qualified and CHAS accredited builder is important when carrying out all aspects of building work as it ensures that all work being carried out is completed professionally and lawfully. It is against the law to destroy, build or change a building without having planning permission or approval from the building control body. A CHAS accredited builder has the ability to find out if the work that is being carried out needs planning permission or approval; they ensure this process is done correctly.
If a problem arises a qualified builder will know exactly what to do and will be a lot more efficient whilst doing it.
A licensed builder will carry out all the insurance coverage which is need and can also manage insurance coverage from subcontractors; saving you time and making the whole process less stressful for you.
Get in Touch
If you would to find out more information regarding house extensions, please don�t hesitate to give us a call on 07970 898150 or 01685 848 205.
