The Key Benefits of Getting a House Extension in Essex

Dec 31

House extensions are a popular way of getting more out of your Essex property. But what exactly do you want to achieve from this kind of project? This is always going to be a personal question — different homeowners have different visions for their property after all. However, there are a few common benefits that an extension can provide.

Before you call on the services of an expert Essex architect, take a look at some of the key advantages of this sort of building plan.

Enhanced Living Space

First and foremost, your home is exactly that — a home. While a property can be viewed as an investment, you still need to live there, so you need that space to be the very best it can be.

A home extension can make this happen in a number of different ways:

Adding a conservatory to enjoy your outside space
Adding extra bedrooms and bathrooms to give you more living space
Adding another room to use as a playroom, games room, home office, second living room, or anything else you might want

Improved Ventilation

Since 2010, ventilation has been part of the United Kingdom's mandatory building regulations. New properties are constructed with this in mind and tend to offer good-quality ventilation that keeps occupants healthy.

Unfortunately, many properties are significantly older than this. As such, their ventilation may be lacking, which can lead to health problems or simply make the property feel close and stuffy.

An extension gives you the opportunity to put this right. All of the work on your extension will conform to the latest building regulations, so ventilation will be a key consideration. In addition, by extending your spaces, you are able to improve airflow and ventilation in other areas of your property too.

Opportunities for Customisation

An extension is like a blank canvas, ready for you to project your own ideas onto it. This is a huge part of what makes a house extension project so valuable for your Essex home — you can essentially customise your extension in almost any way you like.

This is where top architects can really help in Essex. The architect team will be able to translate your vision and plans into something concrete and actionable. You don't necessarily need any building or design experience yourself because these experts can apply their own extensive background to your project.

You don't need to feel limited when you plan your extension. The architect will be able to let you know what is possible and what's not, and can help you turn your ideas into a fully realised project plan.

Increased Property Value

We've touched on the idea of an investment, which is certainly something to keep in mind. In most cases, house extensions are going to add to the value of your Essex property simply because it makes the home more desirable.

The right extension can add a significant amount to your property value. In the UK, adding a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom, for example, may add between 10% and 12% to the sale value.

Other extensions may not add quite so much to the sale value, but they can still be a shrewd investment if you plan to sell. Again, your Essex architects can help you understand just how much value your own plans are likely to add.

Start Planning Your Own House Extension Project in Essex

Here at Humphreys & Sons, we have the experience and expertise required to turn your vision into an actionable home extension plan. Reach out to our team of architects in Essex today and get started.

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