It starts with a vision. More to enjoy the home you currently occupy. It can be a new hobby room, indoor gym, or extra living space. Either way, you have the space to make it a reality and the desire to see it come to life. If it is time to make that extension work, it is an exciting time when your potential is about to be made a reality, but be weary – there are many extension mistakes you can make on the path to your dream home.
At Cheadle Architects, we have witnessed a few nightmares play out with people doing their extensions. These are the most common.
The Conservatory
A conservatory can be a nice addition, but when it comes to an extension, it is a big mistake. In the summer months, they are hot and stuffy. In the winter, they are too cold to sit in. They block the natural light into your home and obstruct the view into the garden.
A conservatory rapidly descends into a useless room for your home, filled with comfy chairs that rarely get used. That wasted room could be something much better utilized. A conservatory cannot be built on top of it, and the doors cannot be removed due to a breach of building regulations. Instead, talk with architects in Manchester about using that space much more practically with a home extension in Manchester.
Ignoring Your Options
When you want to extend your home, you may think there is only one way to go about it. Truthfully, there may be many options to keep things cost-effective with your design.
Having a concept design workshop with your Cheadle architect on the entire project will help you to previsualize your result and identify any problems that could prove costly, allowing for any alternative options to present themselves. Without this step, you could spend way over your budget by doing something that serves a short-term use over a long-term one.
Ignoring Planning Permissions
Some homeowners believe permitted development means they can go ahead and build – but you still need to prove that it was permitted with a certificate of lawful development.
If you are extending your property, we recommend you get everything drawn out and ascertain whether it is a permitted development or not. Even knocking down an existing part of your property (like an old coal shed or garage) can start a planning application, so ensure that you are working within the regulations.
This is an area that your architects in Manchester can help you with, and you should call upon their expertise to help you avoid any trouble. Contact the team at Cheadle Architects today for any home renovation or Manchester home extension work to help avoid the costly mistakes that make your extension project a nightmare.
