Transform your existing home into your dream space while staying in the location you love. A ground-floor extension offers the perfect solution for homeowners needing more space without the disruption of moving.
Let's examine the benefits of adding to your current home, popular uses of the new space, and the cost factors of this type of renovation so that you can plan a home extension that seamlessly blends with your current home's architecture.
While the main advantage of a ground floor extension is obviously having more space, there are a range of other benefits to a home addition that you may not have considered.
If your floor plan just doesn't work for your family, or you're in desperate need of more living space, this is the perfect project because it allows you to change your layout. Whether it's a kitchen extension, a total reconfiguration of your floor plan or an extra bedroom, a house extension lets you make better use of the space you already have and add more room where you need it most.
Whether you bought the worst house on the best street, you love being close to work or the kids' school or you have an established garden you couldn't imagine living without, a home extension lets you have the house of your dreams with a layout that works for you. Often there's no need to move out of the property during an extension, so you can also save yourself the cost and inconvenience of moving house.
If your home office is in your living room, you can't have dinner parties because you don't have a dining area or your children are teenagers and still sharing a bedroom, it's time to make your home work better for you. An extension offers design flexibility, so you can finally have open plan living, add extra bedrooms for your growing family or create a light and airy living room that will complement your lifestyle, not hinder it.
Not only does it give you more space, but an extension can significantly alter the appearance of your home, giving it an updated façade or adding more character. Giving over some of your yard space is a sacrifice, but in many cases, an extension is an investment that adds value. If it's well-designed and executed, and you've done your research and weighed up house extension costs, an addition can be a smart investment.
Building a new home or buying a bigger established home often comes with a higher price tag than extending your current home. Between the cost of land, planning approvals, construction costs, stamp duty and agent fees, a home extension is often a more budget-friendly option.
Depending on the size of your extension and where it's positioned, it can allow you to redesign your layout so that it's better suited to your style and lifestyle requirements. It also lets you make the most of your block of land with a different orientation of key rooms.
An extension adds space where you need it and lets you make better use of your current space so it's suitable for our modern-day living requirements. For example:
While side and rear extensions are often the most popular choice for homeowners, front extensions are a fantastic way to update your home's facade and give it a contemporary feel. Wrap-around extensions, which are often an 'L' shape, are suitable for a wide range of homes and offer plenty of design flexibility, while single-room additions can give you just enough space for that extra bedroom, bathroom or home office.
Your home should have a unified look once your extension is complete. The new addition should blend seamlessly with the rest of your home and be of a similar or complementary architectural style. To achieve this, you will need to consider how it looks from the outside, paying attention to details like windows, the roofline and exterior finishes.
The price of a ground floor extension depends on the floor area or size of your addition, as well as the design and what types of materials are used. An experienced, local builder can help guide you on ways to save on an extension, by reusing materials where possible and using local suppliers, for example.
Renovation builders may charge per square metre or they may charge for the entire project, but you will also need to factor in the cost of plans, engineering and any required council permits in your renovation budget.
The best place to start when considering a ground floor extension is to talk to a reputable local builder. With plenty of experience and knowledge of construction techniques and council laws, they will help you understand how best to achieve your vision.
If you're looking to add a ground floor extension in the Illawarra and Wollongong region, A-Class Building and Construction can help you with your house extension ideas and guide you through the process. Our professional and trustworthy team has plenty of expertise in large-scale renovation and extension projects and is well-positioned to provide you with helpful advice to get you started.
Ground floor extensions give you room to grow and enjoy your home. They offer design flexibility so you can add one room or many and, in the long run, an extension is a smart way to add value to your home.
A-Class Building and Construction can help you increase your living space, modernise your home and make it more energy efficient with a high-quality home extension. From the construction of the new structure through to the finishing interior touches, we'll make sure the renovations suit your lifestyle requirements and help you make the most of the home you love.
Contact us today on 0414 183 503 for a free consultation to get you started on your dream extension.
