House Raises VS Extensions
Many people get to stage where they start to feel claustrophobic in their own home due to their ever-growing family and lifestyle. However, what do you do when you’ve fallen in love with the neighbourhood but need a new home? Rather than knocking it down and starting from scratch, first, consider an extension or house raise. Both of these options allow you to use your current house to create your dream home. However, deciding which one is more appropriate for you can be a difficult decision.
House Raise and Build Under
A house raise is a great solution for those wanting to double their living space. By lifting and building underneath, we can create an entire second floor for you. Whether you are wanting to create one floor dedicated to the living areas and one for bedrooms, or perhaps you’re wanting a teenagers floor to give your family their own space, or maybe you just want extra storage space, building underneath can cater for all of these.
A significant pro for raising and building underneath your home is the fact that you don’t lose any yard space. Inner Brisbane homes don’t have much extra land area as it is, so avoiding building on this can increase your properties value.
Another factor for lifting your home is to prevent flood damage, especially if your home is in a flood-prone area. By raising your home and not building underneath you can ensure the security of your home, as well as your own safety.
Heritage-listed homes have a number of rules and restrictions regarding renovations. A house raise can work with these restrictions as the front face will remain the same. So even when your home is a Queenslander, we can create your dream home within the regulations.
Whilst a house raise can be an expensive project, the final result is a spacious home with better views.
House Extensions
A home extension is a great way of adding to your home in small doses. If you’re wanting to extend the bedrooms or perhaps add a laundry or bathroom, an extension is a great choice. Extensions are a more cost-effective option as you’re only adding the necessary area.
You don’t have to move to live in your dream home. Extensions can be as small or as large as needed, but with a bit of extra space, we can reconfigure the interior to create an open plan home, increasing the value.
One of the perks of extending your home is that you’re often able to continue living there during the renovation process, which can assist with budgeting.
Unfortunately, with a limited yard area, an extension can cut into it and minimise the backyard. However, if this isn’t a priority, or if you have extra space, the extension can add value to your property.
