Do’s and Don’ts of a Second Story Extension

Do’s and Don’ts of a Second Story Extension When couples and young families start growing and they need more room, a second-storey extension project often comes to mind. The addition of a second storey improves the house's overall appearance. The house looks better and lovelier without having to spend a lot of money on a new house. Most significantly, adding space raises the house's worth.

While numerous TV shows depict DIY building as a simple and inexpensive way to build your dream home, DIY should be limited to little jobs and major construction projects should be left to specialists to ensure safety and quality.

Although a two-storey house addition may appear to be a massive undertaking and can be rather overwhelming, the following list of DO's and DON'TS when deciding whether or not to leap may make it worthwhile and put your mind at ease.

Do’s of Building a Second Storey Extension

Choosing the right builder

The building is a very dynamic industry, and new players enter the market every year. While the idea of working with someone new who is aware of contemporary designs may be thrilling, keep in mind that choosing a builder also entails selecting a team that collaborates to accomplish a common objective. So do your research before picking up a builder.

Draw out thorough plans

When you are in the planning stage, you will have a better notion of the builder's skill set and productivity. Before beginning construction, comprehensive plans for the home remodeling must be created to guarantee that the design is well-considered and acceptable to all parties.

Fewer problems, stress, wastage of time, and effort will result from this.

Discuss the costs

To avoid an uncomfortable situation when an unexpected sum shows on the invoice, all parties should be able to have as much information on this subject before starting the build. Cost is the most crucial consideration when choosing your ideal second-storey extension build. Consider employing a budgeting tool!

Don’ts of Building a Second Storey Extension

Don't compromise on the quality

While finances and budgeting play a big role in construction projects, it's important to avoid using cheap materials and fixtures whenever possible in second story extensions to cut costs.

You never know, the expense of correcting some mistakes can end up being more expensive than the cost of stuff initially used. Paying attention to energy efficiency could help you reduce costs.

Don’t lose track of cash-flow

You must be completely honest with your partner or family about your financial condition before signing a contract with the builder. Following this, you and the builder must have a timeline and be clear about where the money for each invoice will come from. The majority of issues that arise on a construction site involve money, so try to be as transparent as you can right away.

Do not start the house extension work during the wrong season.

Like everything else in life, construction is impacted by the weather. It is not advisable to start a construction project during the winter when the ground is too frozen to start excavating.

Do not start the work without getting insured

Even the most adept planners and visionaries might be affected by outside forces that are just out of their control. Unfortunately, the effects of these outside factors frequently appear on invoices and can be very expensive. Therefore, it is in your best interest to look for an affordable insurance plan that is tailored especially for the project to add a second storey.

If you are considering a second storey extension, contact us today!