House Extensions

What is a house extension?

A home extension involves adding additional space to your home. There are many ways to extend your home, and the type of extension that works for you and your lifestyle may vary from one home to the next. A home extension may include:

Reconfiguring your current floor plan by moving walls and creating new rooms.
Opening the house up and extending as a ground floor build.
Building on top of your existing home by adding an additional story.
Lifting up your home and building under it.
Building a separate dwelling such as a granny flat or teenage retreat.

Having an experienced home extension builder and building designer as part of the process will mean you choose the best type of home extension for your needs. They will also offer valuable suggestions and advice, so you can maximise the usefulness of the space and the value of your property.

Is a house extensions right for you?

If your home is bursting at the seams because you’re starting a family or growing your family, you may be faced with a decision – do we renovate and extend, or do we buy or build a bigger home?

The housing market in Australia is continuing to boom, which means you will be buying back into the same market and to buy a bigger home may likely mean an increase of budget and a change of postcode. If you require more space for your family, and love the current position of your home, extending is definitely right for you.

House extensions can add value to your property

Adding an extension to your home is a great way to add value to your property – especially if you’re adding in another bedroom. In fact, a well thought out extension can add as much as 20% more to your home’s value, if it offers an aesthetic, functional space that can improve the everyday home life. If you’re not sure if your house extensions will increase your property value, contact Renovare today to arrange a consultation with one of our home extensions experts.

Types of House Extensions

Single Storey Home Extensions

A single-storey extension involves building a dwelling that directly joins to your existing property. Depending on your current home design and layout, there are many ways in which your home extension builders can do this. A single-storey extension is ideal if you have a large block with plenty of usable land. This sort of extension includes adding a room next to your home, in front, or behind it.

Second Storey Addition

A second storey addition involves removing your current roof and building the second storey above or ‘on top of’ the existing structure. This virtually doubles the space in your home and is a great option if your block of land is smaller in size and you do not want to lose any of your usable land.

Granny Flat

A granny flat involves building either an attached or detached ‘separate dwelling’ which will usually be self-contained with its own bedrooms(s), living/dining area, kitchen/kitchenette, bathroom and possibly a laundry. Whether a granny flat is a possibility for you will depend on your land size and location, your home extension builder will have an understanding of what is possible for you in your area. A granny flat is ideal if you have guests, need a teenage retreat or would like to rent out the space for additional income.

Build Under

There are two possibilities when it comes to building under your existing home. If your home is currently on stumps and is at the right height, you may be able to build-in the space underneath provided this does not affect drainage around your home and fits with council regulations. If your existing home is on stumps, it may be able to be lifted and then built-in underneath. This is ideal for ‘Queenslander’ style homes but may not be possible for all existing home designs. Your home extension builder will be able to tell you whether this is a viable option for your home.

Some of Our Recent Home Extensions

Ready To Start Your Home Extension Journey?

Renovare Sunshine Coast Central owner, Kane Bradshaw, will work with you to help create the ideal home extensions you need and want, by following a simple three step process that guides the journey toward transforming your home to suit the lifestyle that best suits your situation.

01. Concept

Let’s find out more about your home extensions wants and needs. We’ll take time to discover all the things you want in your home extension so we can transform your existing home with a smart and innovative design.

02. Approval

You’ll work with Kane and the Sunshine Coast Central team to transform concepts into a working home extension plan. At this time, all the required documentation and approvals will be taken care of.

03. Build

It’s time to get started! Careful planning and preparation translate to a smooth house extension with minimal stress. We’ll take the worry out of your project and deliver you an extension you’re blown away with.

TALK WITH RENOVARE TODAY!

The Renovation Experts

We are lucky enough at Renovare to have a team of extremely passionate builders and designers who will not only listen to your visions and ideas but also assist you in making informed decisions that are in line with the possibilities and expectations of your project. Our home extensions experts also ensure the process is enjoyable and you are involved and, in the loop, while each stage of your exciting home transformation is brought to life!