Identifying the need!

Making the decision to build an extension to your home is a major one! Do you need the mess? how long will it take?..... There are many questions involved in this process and throught the CostClick website we hope to bring you as many of these answers as we can, as easily as possible.

Project Opportunity Analysis. - This really is a must! are you needing more space -  is usually the first priority if you didnt need it would you be building an extension in the first place? or Do you want to improve the value of your home by adding an extra bedroom and a garage?

Can it be built? - Is there enough space available, this can often cause restrictions in what you can achieve as the end result so it does need to be checked, or is the design possible - you may have a fantastic design in your mind, but can it physically be built - and can it be integrated to your existing home?

Considerations? - Everyone has neighbours! All be it within different distances, if your considering an extension, its often worthwhile bringing it up in polite conversation. Consider how close it may be to their boundary, how much will they be able to see of the extension? Will you need any access via their property? - Other considerations to investigate at an early stage of the though process is services (gas, electric, water, drainage) It is often very costly moving gas and electric supplies, and likewise, if you will be needing to connect into drains, the closer the better without diverting them! These considerations are as much about conveniences!

Should I do any of the work myself? It is always tempting to try and make savings by doing the work yourself! Think carefully about it, in some cases doing the decoration yourself may seem like a good way to save a little, but think about access, can you reach all the areas, some areas may need to be painted off scaffolding! and paint isnt always as cheap as you may think! Part of CostClick will help you to manage the build yourself and obtain the best prices for the professionals to do the work you are employing them to do!

How much will it cost? Different sized extension all cost different amounts! One of CostClick's benefits is its Cost Calculator, designed with by use of historical information and notes on carrying out budget appraisals for new extensions and houses, our Calculator will help to give you a budget to build your extension, it is a tool to help you and can be used to help put together your pricing schedule for your builders to price.