Building a house extension can be quite expensive and time-consuming; however, in almost all cases the advantages far outweigh the costs. Read on to find out about some of the key benefits of taking on this type of construction project.

Boost your property's value

Even if you don't intend to sell your home in the near future, it is still a major financial investment. Adding an extension could dramatically increase your property's potential sale price, provided the design and construction work is carried out with care, using high-quality materials.

The exact amount that an extension will add on to the current value of your home is impossible to calculate, as this figure will be dependent on a number of factors, including the size, features and functionality of the extension area. It's worth noting that as a general rule of thumb, extensions which are used as common living areas such as a sitting room, dining room or kitchen usually add more value than those which are used as extra bedrooms.

Avoid the hassle of a house move

The alternative to building an extension is moving to another, larger property. This option presents a number of financial and personal challenges; it requires you to navigate the unpredictable and often volatile housing market, deal with the stress and inconvenience of a mortgage transfer, uproot your entire household, pack up everything you own and move it all to a new place.

An extension—whilst admittedly still challenging in certain respects—is far less stress-inducing and considerably more affordable than moving house. It enables you to obtain the additional space that your family requires, without having to go through the ordeal of selling your current property and finding a larger one. Moreover, you don't have to give up the benefits of living in your current neighbourhood (for example, you might like its proximity to your place of work or to local amenities).

Design your ideal space

One of the biggest advantages to building an extension is that it provides you with total control over the design of this new area of your home. Whilst there might be some technical or financial constraints, you still have a great deal of freedom when it comes to choosing the layout, features, size and functionality of the space. You can create a room which is built and decorated to meet you and your household's exact needs and tastes. 

For more information, contact professionals in the home extension field.