Many people tend to enhance their homes by two-storey extensions. It is considered to improve the quality of life and so have become popular these days. Consider the building costs related to the extension. The cost of constructing a two-storey extension is much higher than that of a single storey. However, the time, costs and effort associated with moving home can be avoided by a two storey extension.
A two-storey extension adds value to your house. You can make a reception room, a modern open plan kitchen, or a family room in the downstairs section. A buyer can get more appealed by this feature. A bedroom can be added to the upstairs portion. You can make it more attractive by adding an en-suite.
It is necessary to disrupt the actual building work while building a two-storey extension. It is the most time taking process and is better to disrupt the building at once. Also, the construction process can disturb the family members. So many people move out of the house temporarily. The economics of the project can be affected again by this. So before you plan a two-storey extension, you need to consider all these issues for a proper budget. You should also take care of extra costs for decoration, bathroom suites, furniture and others.
Get a planning permission for a two-storey extension before starting the project. The maximum depth of a two storey extension is 3 meters. Raise a verandah, balcony, or raised platform to the structure. You can make use of the materials that match with the existing structure. Make sure that all building regulations are followed in the extension project.
