What’s cheaper: An extension or conservatory?

If you’ve been looking around your home and decided it could benefit from some more space, you’re not alone.

Thousands of homeowners decide their properties aren’t big enough ever year and subsequently move to a larger house or extend.

If you’re garage isn’t suitable for a conversion and your loft is a little on the small side, what other options do you have? Well, popularly, you can extend outwards.

By this, we mean investing in a house extension or conservatory.

Both enable you to enjoy more space around the home and each has its own advantages. Take a look at the pros and cons to extending your home.

Extending your home: The pros and cons

By extending your home it’s pretty easy to see the major benefit and that’s you have more space to use in any way you wish. On top of this, you’ll also be adding value to your home at the same time.

House extensions are seen more as a solid structure, often being of a similar design to your home. Whilst they do have their benefits, many experts believe them to be a lot more hassle than a straightforward conservatory.

House extensions tend to take a longer time to complete and there are often more complications when it comes to planning permission and Building Regulations too. As the extension is typically a part of the home, it’ll add to your heating bills as well.

The cost effective conservatory

If you don’t opt for a house extension, then a conservatory will be your port of call. The great thing with conservatories is they can give you the same special advantages without anywhere near the same level of expenditure.

Modern conservatories are a lot more pleasing to the eye as well, and with the latest architectural styles you can ensure having a conservatory that looks fantastic.

Conservatories are a lot easier and quicker to install and you could be going in just weeks, especially as planning permission is often not a worry. As conservatories are built of predominantly glass, it’s little wonder they take less time to construct.

Your ongoing costs won’t be as heavily effected with a conservatory either, as the conservatory is typically separated from the main home. Therefore, you won’t be adding on any unwanted expenses to your heating.

There’s plenty to think about with a conservatory and a number of stunning designs to ensure you get the very best for your home, whilst choosing something to suit your taste. From period classics such as Victorian and Edwardian styles to the modern lean-to and bespoke, you can get everything you need and more.

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