Home extensions can be a great way to increase the size of your property, but it's important to understand the cost involved. Find out more about the factors that affect pricing, and how you can save money when planning your extension.

What affects home extension costs?

• The costs of home extension projects vary depending on several factors, including:
• The type of building work required
• Whether you need planning permission or not
• The location of your home
• The size of your property and its layout

If you are looking to extend your home, there are many things to consider. Here are some of the most important things to consider when it comes to planning your project.

Value

The value of your home also depends on the size of the extension and how it impacts on your property’s appearance. When planning an extension it’s important to keep in mind that it will affect the value of your home because people tend to prefer houses with less clutter rather than ones with lots of rooms or extensions added onto them. If you plan carefully then this shouldn't be too much of an issue for you though!

The cost of a home extension will depend on a number of factors, including how much you want to enlarge the property and whether it's a new build or an existing property. However, it's possible to get an idea of the likely costs.

Home extension costs

The average cost of a home extension is around £20,000 but this can vary considerably depending on your plans. For example, if you want to extend your house by just one room, your budget might be around £20,000-30,000. If you're looking to add an extra floor with two or three bedrooms, this could cost around £50,000-60,000. If you want something larger still such as a garage conversion or loft conversion it could be anywhere between £60,000-100,000.

The amount of work involved also affects costs - so if there are additional structural changes required such as creating foundations for a new staircase or building walls then these will increase the overall price tag significantly.

As well as paying for the building work itself there may be other things that need to be factored into your budget - such as planning permission fees and legal fees if sub-contractors are required. The exact costs will depend on where your property is located but expect to