If you have ever undertaken building works in your home, you will know that they can be incredibly disruptive if you aren’t prepared for them. No matter what type of project you undertake, whether you are doing it yourself or bringing in the experts, you will experience commotion and disruption in your day-to-day life. But what are the main disruptions, and how can you minimise their effects?
When you initially start planning your home extension, you will focus on all of the exciting bits first before you think about the negative side of having building works in the home. The most important consideration you should make when beginning your extension planning, is when the time will be right for you and your family. If you have children sitting important exams in the near future, or an important couple of months at work, then it may not be the best time to start construction. If you feel the benefits of getting the project completed sooner rather than later, it is important that you think about how to minimise the disruption to you and your family.
Sometimes, homeowners can embark on the extension process when they have a deadline, such as the arrival of a new-born baby. It is incredibly important to be completely prepared for all eventualities when you are working to a schedule. For example, make sure you know exactly what you want from your extension and don’t make any changes once construction has begun, as this can add time onto your project. If you are only starting the design process of your build at the start of pregnancy, you may be tight on time to get your extension designed and built within those nine months, so have a back-up plan if the baby decides to come early!
Thankfully, our construction teams understand that having a home extension can be stressful, and so they do everything within their power to minimise the disruption caused to you. At your request, our building teams can set up a temporary kitchen for you and your family to use whilst construction is taking place, so you can continue to live in your home. If you would prefer to move out for the duration of the build, our builders can accommodate this too, updating you as the build progresses.
When the construction work begins, be prepared for noise from different machinery and moving the materials around. You will find there will be a lot of dust created in the process too, so make sure to protect any of your belongings which you do not want to get spoilt. Most importantly, you need to be prepared to have workmen in your home and around your family. If you have taken all of these things into consideration when you choose to have an extension, you will be fully prepared for the disruption home construction can bring. But don’t forget, the finished extension will be completely worth it!
If you are interested in having your own home or kitchen extension, call the Simply extend team today on 0800 917 7571 to arrange a free site survey with one of our experienced surveyors!
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