There is a good chance you will have bought your house to stay there for some time. However, things in our lives can change, and a home that once seemed like the perfect option can quickly feel cramped and small.
Not everyone wants to sell up and move on, which means that they either need to accept that this is the way their house is going to be or make some changes to it.
The two main options for those looking to change things up at home are to convert the loft space or to have a home extension built on the property.
Both are viable options. However, there are different needs and situations where one might be better suited to you than the other.
Want to know more about which one to choose? Whilst we can’t decide for you, your architect will remind you of the important things to consider between a loft conversion or a home extension.
Cost
Both conversions and extensions will come at a cost, but one is often cheaper than the other. Loft conversions are usually the lower cost option as the work that needs to be carried out is less labour intensive than building a whole new part of your home. If you find that your loft conversion is relatively complicated or that there is additional work that needs to be carried out, then the costs can rise considerably but you can discuss this with your architect.
Value on your home
It is hard to know just how much a conversion or an extension will add to your home, but the good news is that either of these will positively impact how much it sells. Loft conversions usually only allow for one additional space in your loft, a bedroom or a playroom.
An extension is usually built to add more living space to your homes, such as a kitchen, a dining room and a utility room. This means you will often see a greater increase in value from an extension.
Your existing house
One thing that often surprises people is that not every house is suitable for either a loft conversion or an extension. Some properties simply don’t have any loft space that you can use to convert, and others might not be suitable structurally for the work to be carried out.
Extensions can cause the same issues, usually down to the outside space you have to work with, the current layout of your home, and whether or not your neighbours object to the work you want to have carried out. Your architect will help you to understand Party Wall Agreements so that there are no issues with your neighbours.
Adding to your home will give you the additional space that you and your family need whilst still being able to stay in a home that you are already settled in and love. It is down to you to think about the best fit for your needs and what you will find the most cost-effective and valuable in the long term.
If you are looking to choose the right architect for your project, get in touch with the Simply Architects team today on 0800 917 0335.
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