An extension to your new home? Here's what you need to think about!

Have you just got your eye on a nice new house, but it is not quite how you would like it? If you have a new family coming up, would like to work in a home office or simply want more space in your home, it might be an idea to start building an extension. Apart from the fact that this is a major renovation that takes up a lot of time, there are also other practical things associated with an extension. In this article, we will tell you what to consider.

Licences

First of all: suppose you opt for an extension, say an extension Tilburg, you are not allowed to realise it just like that. An extension is visible to the whole neighbourhood and therefore changes the street scene. For this reason, you are obliged to apply for a permit for your extension in the municipality where you live. Do this well in time, because it can take a while before it is granted. Bear in mind that you will not get the permit and do not start pumping money into your renovation in advance.

Rules

An extension is quite a job that is both physically and mentally demanding and quite time-consuming. Fortunately, at the Prefabriek, they can help you with it. However, keep in mind that there are rules you need to abide by. The extension should not be higher than the first floor of your home. You also have to take into account the so-called buffer zone: there must be at least 1.5 metres between the end of your yard and the beginning of your house. Finally, you are not allowed to give your extension a different colour than the rest of your house.

Budget

In conclusion, an extension is a sizeable project, which you should definitely not embark on when you are tight on money. For this reason, it is wise to make a good budget in advance. Include a contractor in your budget, as this is crucial for a larger renovation. Think about material costs, professionals, the cost of a permit, but maybe also a buffer because you take an extra day off. Keep in mind that in a renovation of this size, nothing will go smoothly, and you will therefore incur more costs than you might have anticipated in advance.