For many of us, our home is one of our greatest assets and to capitalise on that investment definitely makes sense. If you're considering improving your home, before you bring in the builders it may be a good idea to find out whether a home improvement will add value to your property. Make sure that the cost doesn't outweigh the profit.
When you take on a self build project, organisation will determine the success of your project and one way of achieving this is to create a self build schedule. Being organised and having an overall time plan in place is essential to ensure the success of a self build. You need to be able to monitor what needs to be done and how much it costs. Using software tools such as Microsoft Project or Microsoft Excel can be really useful for creating a schedule.
If you’re wanting to create more space in your home, the loft is often the simplest and least disruptive space to convert. The loft can provide an ideal location for a new bedroom, a home office or even a playroom. The loft can be suitable for almost any type of room, but you must bear in mind Building Regulations before you go ahead.
Building your new home involves a lot of time, effort and cash, and getting your planning and preparation right will lead to a much smoother project. No matter how much you plan, things can go wrong and it’s essential that you have the right insurance in place for your project.
Here at Arc Design Services Ltd, many of our clients are looking to build their own home so we thought we’d outline the key reasons why you should consider building your own home.
Individuality – Building your own home from scratch is the perfect chance to create something that is completely unique and different and ultimately matches your needs.
You can’t escape noise, it’s everywhere inside and outside the house, distracting you from work and disturbing your leisure. Even if you cant make it stop, you can reduce it.
Soundproofing your room can be a great idea and not only will will it reduce acoustic noises, meaning you can enjoy an enhanced level of piece and quiet, you could also add value to your home, which is great if you’re planning on moving!
