Do you have a beautiful home but somehow you are lacking space? Do you need an extra room for a Grandparent or an older child to have some privacy, or maybe you just simply want a nice room for you and your partner? Well building an extension could be the answer if you have the finances or are able to get a loan to cover it.
Before you even start the process it is important to examine exactly why and what you are intending to build an extension for. Work out if the money you will have to invest is readily available to you. If you have close neighbors mention the idea to them in passing to see if they have any real objections - if they do then find out what they are and if you can get around them. Once you have cleared the way and you have money in the bank then start doing some real groundwork.
Most importantly meet with an architect and building engineer who will be able to tell you if what you are thinking of is at all possible. Get an estimate of how much it could cost and add on another 10% to make sure you have the funds necessary. Be prepared for a long haul. You will need to get numerous approvals and pay endless charges before you even lay one brick so be absolutely sure that this is what you want.
If all goes well and there are no hitches you could end up with a very nice extension to your home and it becoming even more desirable as well as adding value to the place but most important in the whole process is to be sure that this is exactly what you want.