With winter firmly established and temperatures plunging to sub-zero, you may have noticed cold draughts tickling your ankles at home; if so, be reassured that youre not alone, as Britains homes are amongst the least well-insulated in Europe. However, reassurance wont warm you up and turning up the heating is only a temporary solution that will cost you.
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A wraparound extension can add much-needed space to your existing property. These L-shaped extensions essentially combine a front or rear extension with a side return extension.
Wraparound extensions are typically more complex to construct than standard side or rear extensions, although they offer greater volumes of space and complete flexibility. With a wraparound extension, youll find it much easier to re-order the layout of your entire home to suit your requirements. With a bit of clever engineering, you can even remove entire corners of current space to breathe life into your home with an attractive and vast open-plan living space.
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An extension can provide numerous benefits for you as a homeowner, such as creating a more spacious and intuitive living environment for your everyday life. One of the most important questions that many people wonder, however, is ‘does adding an extension add value?’ It’s true that building projects can very often serve as a creative way to raise your property price, but the degree to which this is true will depend on a number of factors regarding the home itself and your exact extension plans. Continue reading “How Much Value Does An Extension Add To Your House?”
Drains often cause concerns for people considering building an extension.
There are a lot of things to consider when planning to build near or over drainage. Continue reading “Guide To Building An Extension Over A Drain”
It’s late-January and winter shows no signs of ending. Most of us are feeling the cold, and with fuel costs rising every year, it’s no surprise everyone’s feeling the pinch. If you want to make your pennies go further, it’s worth optimising your home to ensure you’re not paying for heat which goes right out the windows. Follow these top tips to ensure your home is designed to keep the heat in this winter.
If youre considering building your own home or adding an extension to your existing property, you need to hire architectural designers.
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If youve already added a single-storey extension to your home, you might be wondering whether its legally or logistically possible to convert it to a double-storey extension. In many cases, its perfectly fine, but before you start budgeting or discussing plans with a builder or architect, there are several things youll need to consider. Continue reading “Can You Build On Top Of A Single Storey Extension”
Foundations are undoubtedly the most important part of a building, and there are strict regulations in place to ensure foundations are adequate for the type of building or extension being proposed. If you are having a two-storey extension added to your home, it is absolutely critical that the foundations are done correctly. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for this, so let’s look at the factors that need to be considered. Continue reading “Calculating Foundation Depth For Two Storey Extensions”
When you think about renovating your home, you might not immediately consider extending a previous building project. However, this option is a flexible and creative one that can help to provide you with the extra space that you desire and bring your design vision to life. In addition, when you convert a single-storey extension to a double storey, it can add significant value to your property and increase interest from future buyers.
Before you begin planning this addition, it’s crucial that you ascertain whether your single-storey extension is fit for converting into a two-storey one. There are a few key steps that can help you acquire the necessary information quickly and easily.
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If you’re considering extending your living space, there are a number of different options, from cost-effective loft extensions to conservatories and orangeries. Two of the most popular kinds of extensions are single storey and two storey extensions; which of these is best for you will depend on your budget, your home, and your long-term plans.
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A growing family can mean that your home is becoming cramped without a sufficient number of bedrooms and limited family space. If your property has a loft, you may be able to utilise that redundant space to solve your problem by having a loft conversion. Continue reading “How Do I Know If My Loft Can Be Converted?”
Choosing the right extension drawing services is essential for any project. The drawings are the basis on which the whole project is formed, so it’s of the utmost importance that they’re accurate and professionally created. When asking “who offers the best extension drawing services near me?” – how can you be sure you’re working with the best? Continue reading “5 Tips On Choosing The Right Extension Drawing Services For You”
Building an extension is expensive. Even the design stage can cost you hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds. If your budget is tight and you’re desperate to save cash, you may think: ‘I’ll just do it myself – how hard can it be to design an extension to my house?’ Sadly, many people who’ve gone down this route quickly learn that, without having the knowledge and experience of a professional architectural company, it’s very easy to get things wrong. Even seemingly minor mistakes can have a major impact on the entire building project.
If you do want to design your own house extension, be aware of these common pitfalls: Continue reading “3 Major Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Your House Extension”
Are you looking for the perfect home? As BDS Architecture, we can make your dream your reality!
We are a small, local family business, and weve been transforming homes in the Derbyshire area for over 15 years!
Were an all-inclusive home development company and we work with you from the very beginning to create and build your ideal home.
First established 20 years ago by Tim Foster, an experienced designer with a construction background, BDS Architecture employs a team of dedicated, expert architectural designers, and works with a wide network of planning teams, builders and surveyors – all aspects of your home development plan are covered by BDS! Continue reading “Are You Looking For The Perfect Home?”
When looking for an architectural designer for your self-build project, how do you know which one to choose? Chances are this is the first time youve ever commissioned an architectural designer and we wouldnt be surprised to hear its the first time youve planned to have a new home built or an extension added to your existing property.
Building your own home can be a satisfying and cost-effective way to get a foot on the property ladder in today’s saturated market. However, it’s not easy, and it’s important to be thorough in everything from planning your home to building it. One such step will be creating working drawings for your new home; these are different from the original designs in that they contain much more information than a simple visual sketch. While traditionally working drawings were created by hand, today they are usually drawn using BIM (Building Information Modelling) software.
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Planning permission is an essential consideration in a large percentage of self-builds. Generally speaking, there are two types of planning permission you’ll encounter as a self-builder: outline and detailed. But what is the difference between outline and detailed planning permission? And which is best for you?
Continue reading “Outline Vs Detailed Planning Permission – Which Is Better For Self-Builders?”
If youve made the exciting decision to build your own home, you will need to hire a contractor committed to delivering the results you desire. Indeed, once the working drawings and supporting plans have been completed and finalised, a contractor will need to be enlisted to carry out a high-quality construction job. Continue reading “How To Choose The Right Contractor For Your Self-Build Home”
The prospect of building your own house can be feel exciting and incredibly liberating just think of all those innovative green features you can incorporate, for instance.
However, anyone who has watched even a couple of episodes of Kevin McClouds superb Grand Designs TV programme on Channel 4 will be aware that self-builds dont always go according to plan and unless youve planned thoroughly and carefully your dream house could actually turn into your biggest nightmare. Continue reading “I Want To Build My Own House – Where Do I Start?”
Moving into a new home can give you a fresh start, but what if youve always loved the home youve lived in? There are two main ways that you can get more space in your home and start anew; either decide to move house or extend your existing home. Each option comes with advantages and disadvantages, ranging from relative costs to property space. Below are some of the most important things to consider to help you choose whether you should move house or extend your property. Continue reading “Move House Or Extend Whats Involved? –”
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