Planning A House Extension: Everything You Need To Know

When imagining your dream extension, make sure you consider how you will blend the interior and exterior with the existing style of your home.

To help you share your vision with your builders, you can create a mood board with example images or create sketches to visualise your ideas. This will make it much easier to explain your ideas and goals.

Establish Your Budget: Making Smart Financial Choices. It’s best to establish a budget early in the planning process to avoid decisions that you can’t quite afford. Consider costs involved with construction, material selection, permits and professional fees for builders and tradies. To be safe, it’s best to have a contingency fund for unexpected obstacles.

Figuring out how much your extension will cost can be rather difficult if you don’t have much experience with home extensions. We at Rowberry Builders will be happy to help you come up with an estimate, considering important factors that average homeowners may forget about.

Get The Necessary Permissions: Staying Compliant. We will go over the necessary building consents and permits required for your plans and will cover applicable zoning laws, building codes and council regulations that you should know about. With our guidance, your project can remain completely compliant.

Plan Your Timeline: How Long Will It Take? The length of your build project will depend on the complexity of your vision, the size of your space and other relevant factors. We can create a timeline estimate based on your vision, but it’s also essential to remember that timelines can fluctuate over time, so it’s vital to stay flexible and patient.

Focus On Design And Layout: Creating A Cohesive Design That Balances Form And Function. When working on interior design and layout, it’s essential to think about how the new space will enhance your home’s aesthetics and functionality. Think about you and your family’s daily routines to ensure that the new design aligns with your lifestyle and home life.

Aside from those factors, be sure you think about practical matters like natural light, ventilation and space optimisation. Detailed floor plans and concept sketches can help you visualise the space early on.

Prioritise Quality: Top-Notch Materials And Artistry For Incredible Results. It takes high-quality materials, artistry and passion to create amazing spaces, and we at Rowberry Builders are ready to supply you with all three and more. We will assist you with picking durable, quality materials that align with your vision and your budget.

Plan Your Time During Construction: Relocating During The Building Process. Naturally, constructing your home extension will disrupt your and your family’s daily life. Due to the construction noise, dust and disruptions to your home, you may want to consider temporarily moving out while construction occurs. This will allow your family to stay in a more peaceful place and will help your builders get the work done more efficiently.

During this time, communication is vital. We will stay in contact with you so that you’re always updated on how your home extension is going, including information about progress and important notes that you should know as the homeowner.

Planning And Executing An Amazing Home Extension Project In Nelson

What kind of home extension are you dreaming of? Consider us at Rowberry Builders, and we will do what we do best to bring your vision to life.

If you’re ready to begin the planning process, or if you have questions for us, we invite you to call us on 027 272 7685 or use our contact page.

Rowberry Builders: Let’s make your home, and your life, better with an incredible home extension.