While banks and lenders are once again seeking to encourage customers to borrow, many people are choosing to expand their houses rather than relocate to accommodate their growing family since their finances and job are still not as secure as they would want.

There are several possibilities for Glasgow house extensions, but if you want to increase both room and value, you must carefully evaluate all of your options before beginning construction.

The possibilities for house additions are limited by two factors: available space and available funds to finish the project…

Terraced houses are popular among first-time buyers and retirees looking for a mortgage-free lifestyle, although they might be small. Many terraced homes benefit from extra living space rather than adding a bedroom. Extending the living and kitchen to create a much-needed dining room may significantly increase the house’s value.

Loft conversions are great for larger terraced properties because they may give a much-needed extra bedroom. Furthermore, advances in plumbing technology now allow for the construction of an en suite bathroom. However, as with all Glasgow home extensions, it is critical to complete the work properly to ensure compliance with building and fire regulations, as well as planning permission – failing to do so will result in the £25,000 or so you spent being a waste if the bedroom becomes a ‘hobby’ room in your home, selling particulars specifics.

Many Glasgow homeowners are unaware that adding a level to the garage is a fairly affordable method to improve the size and value of the space. You’ll need to contact a surveyor or engineer to check that the garage’s foundations can take the additional load of another storey, but this is usually not an issue – builders say that even repair work on foundations is less expensive than installing a whole new set for a new single layer.

House extension in Glasgow, of course, do not have to be extravagant or expensive. Garages are often underutilised sections of the house that are attached to or adjacent to it. Converting your garage into a living area rather than a glorified storage room may be a worthwhile investment if you’re seeking for a multipurpose addition to your home.

With all of the discussion about “adding value” and “creating a home that will sell,” we sometimes lose sight of the reality that we and our families may be staying in the house for a lengthy period of time! Consider what you require in your Glasgow house and avoid the illusion that “adding an extra bathroom would raise the value by x amount.” If you require a fourth bedroom, consider this option. If you need more ground floor space, look at the space you already have and how it may be converted, refurbished, or expanded to fit your demands.