Many home owners feel like they could use a little extra
space, especially if they have their family. As moving house is usually a
mammoth task, not to mention extremely expensive, it’s no surprise that house
extensions are often the preferred option. In many cases, families only need a
small amount of extra space, for example, adding on to an existing room, or
perhaps building another room for the house. As a result, most home additions
are single storey extensions.
Here we look at the type of commonly seen single storey
extensions in Birmingham:
Kitchen Extensions
One of the most popular parts of the house to extend is the
kitchen. In many houses, the kitchen is not just a room to cook – for many
families, the kitchen is also a social hub, where meals are eaten and people
can talk about their days or discuss any plans. Whilst there are ways that the
layout of a kitchen can be altered to make better use of space, adding a single
storey kitchen extension to a home not only adds valuable space, but can also
add value to a house, as large kitchens are much sought after by home buyers.
Living Room
Extensions
Another common reason for house extensions is for more
ground floor living space, particularly for growing families, or people that
enjoy having guests over on a regular basis. For larger families, living areas
can quickly become cluttered with furniture and belongings, in turn making the
room seem even smaller. Adding extra space in the form of a single storey
extension can help to open up a room, allowing more space for homeowners to
relax or work, without having to worry about clutter.
Garage Extensions
As families grow in size, and children grow into teenagers
and young adults, as well as living space, extra garage space can also be just
as important. As many properties have a driveway that only caters to 1 or 2
vehicles, extra garage space can be extremely beneficial as young people pass
their driving tests and get their first car whilst they still live with their
parents. It may be that a garage extension may not actually be used to park a
car, but function as an extra storage area or a work space.
It is important to remember when considering any single
storey extensions in Birmingham or the rest of the UK, most building additions
will require planning permission due to their size, as well as the type of roof
that will be used and where new drains will be located.
For more advice
on building single storey extensions, you can call Pantheon Construction on
0121 241 4419.
