Extending your home is a great way to add more space to your property and ensure that you have enough room for the entire family to enjoy. However, home extensions can be somewhat problematic if not done right, and the bad news is that many mistakes can be made along the way. 
If you are thinking about extending your home and want to ensure that you minimise your risk of errors cropping up along the way, then here are our top 5 mistakes to avoid when it comes to extending your home.
Not recognising how much work a home or kitchen extension will be
One thing many people forget or don’t consider when it comes to having their home extended is how hard it can be to live on a building site. There will be a lot of mess, muck and dust that will be generated by the work being carried out. Also, you will have people working in your home for extended periods, both upstairs and downstairs, which can be quite hard to cope with. You may want to consider moving out for a short period whilst the heavier construction work is taking place, or even take a holiday!
Not setting out a schedule
Recognising that a home or kitchen extension can be a long-term project with multiple steps along the way is essential. This means that you need to think about all the different aspects and ensure that you are prepared for them, particularly those parts that will be disruptive to your home and your life.
When you set out a schedule, you can make sure that you are aware of some of the bigger jobs that need to be completed and should you have children or pets to worry about, you can make sure that they are out of the way during this time.
Trying to rush the work
Of course, you will want to have the work completed on your kitchen extension as quickly as possible, but this doesn’t mean you should be rushing it. Rushing your home extension means you may end up with mistakes and cutting corners, which will never be good for you in the long term.
It is much better to accept that a house extension can take time, which means you need to be aware of the timescales and work around it the best you can.
Not considering the weather
Living in Britain means you need to think about the British weather and how it will impact the work you want to do. Many people plan for their extensions to be worked on during the warmer weather. Not only will this ensure that you don’t have to worry about rain, but you can also utilise your outdoor space as much as possible when the work is being carried out inside your home. Bear in mind though, that this can be a particularly busy time, especially as trades also typically take a holiday during the summer.
Not having some backup funds
We always suggest that you budget for a home extension to ensure that you have enough money to pay for the work to be carried out, but things can crop up along the way that can throw a bit of a spanner in the budget works.
It is a good idea to try and have a contingency fund for any mistakes while building and finishing a kitchen extension. We are not saying that you will have to spend that money, but if you find that something has happened that needs to be rectified.
Are you thinking about a home extension and want to make sure that it will work for you and your family? Consider some of the main mistakes that can occur, and you should find that the process is as smooth as it can be.
Get in touch with the team today at Simply Extend for a simple and stress free extension to your home. We cover London and the West Midlands and have completed many projects.
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