| Building a home extension is a considerable | | | | want to run out of cash half way through the |
| investment for most homeowners. As your home is | | | | project and leave your extension unfinished. So make |
| a place to relax and unwind, you've got to ensure | | | | sure you've got a pretty realistic estimate of the |
| that you get your home extension done right the | | | | amount it's going to cost you to put up a new deck. |
| first time. | | | | - Discuss with your neighbors. You might be |
| Most folks will look for a home builder or contractor | | | | wondering why you'd need to talk to the neighbors. |
| to turn their vision into a reality. What should you | | | | Because they could easily complain about the noise, |
| look for when you're thinking of extending your | | | | the dust and the overall design just as the builders |
| home and on the hunt for a suitable contractor? Use | | | | move in to work. It's a good idea to have a chat |
| these tips to ensure you get the most from your | | | | with your neighbor especially if building work will |
| home improvement project: | | | | hamper access to their property. |
| - Good planning. This might sound like common sense, | | | | - Choose a good home builder. The contractor you |
| but good design and planning go a long way to | | | | select for building a home extension should be |
| making your home extension not only feasible but | | | | reputable, properly licensed and preferably with a |
| also attractive. You'd be surprised how many folks | | | | registered company. They should be capable of |
| have a design in mind that can't actually be translated | | | | handling permits and other legal requirements with the |
| to a physical reality because of design flaws. Submit | | | | building association. Check that they've got a number |
| your plans to the authorities for approval. | | | | of years experience in doing this sort of work. Ask |
| - Secure sufficient funds. Funding is a primary concern | | | | for references. |
| when you're building a home extension. You don't | | | | |