Planning a home extension in Bromley? Then you’ve come to the perfect place!
Here at Shield Contractors, we’ve worked on countless home extensions over the years and if there’s one thing we’ve noticed it’s that planning is almost always one of the most difficult stages.
After all, this is where you have to make all the big decisions and decide how far that budget can really be stretched. If that sounds daunting, then don’t panic, because we’re here to help.
In this quick guide, we’ll aim to cover the basic steps of planning your Bromley home extension as well as the steps you can take to ensure perfection.
Wants and Needs
Everyone knows that the key to effective budgeting is knowing the difference between a want and a need. That might sound simple but this is often a very difficult distinction to make – especially if you lack professional experience.
Generally speaking, two factors define whether something is actually a need or just a want.
The first is practicality. Your home extension needs walls or it simply won’t stand up. Likewise, it’ll need the proper support to be structurally sound as well as damp proofing and a whole host of other considerations.
Fortunately, even if you’re not sure that something is a practical need, you can at least ask a professional and, nine times out of ten, they’ll be able to give you a clear answer. It might not be the one you want but it will at least be definitive.
What’s more difficult is the personal stuff. Does your extension need to have that many windows? Does it really need to be made using that expensive material, just because it looks nice from the outside?
You need to find the right balance between your wants and needs, to ensure you end up with a home extension you love.
Perfecting Your Plan
It’s also really important to understand that the perfect plan doesn’t come overnight. It can take time to refine and work towards an ideal solution.
While you do so, you should always consult with any professionals involved, getting their opinions at every step of the process until you’re happy with the final result.
When all’s said and done, the one thing you need to know about planning a home extension is the value of experience. The planning process can be a lot of work so you should never be afraid to ask questions and lean on the advice of experts.
Working With Shield Contractors
Still struggling to plan your Bromley home extension? Here at Shield Contractors, we pride ourselves on our excellent standards of customer service. Get in touch today by emailing us at info@shieldcontractors.co.uk or calling 07789 320005 to learn more about what we could do for you.