The Best Bristol builders can help you turn your cramped home into something much more livable. As your family expands, you can find yourself living in cramped conditions but unwilling to sell. If you love your family home but are finding it difficult to live without getting under each other’s feet, there are different ways to expand your living space.
If you live in the heart of the city, then an extension may not be possible. Although practical, a house extension to the rear of your home is your most pricey option. Asides the disruption that your Bristol builders will cause when they excavate you garden, you will need permission from neighbours if you have a common wall, and planning permission will need to be sought. One way to get around having to go through mountains of paperwork is to add a conservatory or orangery to your build. But, these types of extensions are only suitable for extra dining space or perhaps an office or playroom.
Best Bristol Builders for Loft Conversions
If you cannot expand your home outwards, then the logical solution is to expand upwards or underground. A loft conversion is an excellent option, and one that is immensely popular in London. Adding an extra living space to your home in this way can see the market value of your home soar too. So, what type of loft conversions are simple and easy and do not require planning permission?
Loft conversions are regulated, and there are maximum heights and widths for your extension. Dorma windows that change the exterior appearance of your build will need planning permission. You can however convert your existing loft into living space without the need for planning permission. Do, however consult your Bristol builders to ensure your loft is safe, and has the necessary height and ventilation to be used for a living space. Windows that fit flush to the slope of your roof can add much needed light to your new rooms. Loft conversions are perfect for an extra bedroom, office, or guest room.
Basement and Garage Conversions
Two other ways to add more room to your home without altering the exterior appearance are to convert your basement or garage. A basement conversion needs to be carried out by the professionals. Depending on how near the water level underground is to you will require damp proofing. Many people make the mistake of converting their existing cellar into a new room, only to find that the damp is so bad that home furnishings are quickly destroyed.
Converting a garage is a quick way to add a new room to your home. But, once again it should be done properly by the best Bristol builders of your choice. Your garage door will need a wall built up against it, and insulation will be needed if you intend to use your room all year round. Before converting your garage into a room, think about not just the pros but also the cons. You will lose not only a place to park your car but also a storage room. And, unlike loft conversions, a garage conversion can actually take away value from your home!