Why You Should Consider Extending Your Current Home Before Buying a Bigger One

Is your family growing? Is your current home feeling a little cramped? While your first thought may be to start fresh in a larger home, you should consider extending your current home and look into extension options before making any big decisions.

As builders specialising in house extensions in Christchurch or Selwyn, Brewster Building is very knowledgeable about all the potential extensions have to offer you, and that is just what we’ll be talking about in this article.

Upgrades Can be Incredibly Seamless

Many homeowners are under the impression that renovations and extensions can look tacky and disjointed from the original architecture of the home. But these days, building companies such as ourselves have access to a wide variety of tools and materials that make for seamless, attractive extensions.

More Affordable

Buying a home comes with many, often unexpected, expenses. It is far easier and more affordable to budget towards professional extensions than buying an entirely new home— especially when you’re not sure when you’ll be able to sell your current home and if you’ll get the right price.

Tailor-Made Design

A new home isn’t necessarily going to be the perfect fit for you, but with an extension, you can create a space that fits your family’s practical needs and is in line with your preferred design style. Extensions give you the opportunity to create a completely custom space.

Less Disruption

While home extensions can certainly be disruptive, there is nothing more stressful than moving home. Having to move all of your furniture and essentially your entire life into a new home can be very disruptive— especially if you have pets and children.

No Need to Find a New Neighbourhood

Chances are, you’re probably quite settled in your current neighbourhood, and if you’re looking to purchase a new home, you may have to move to a completely different part of the city.

Invest in Your Current Assets

Extending your home, so long as the extension is professionally done, will undoubtedly add value to your home. Investing in your current assets is always a good idea, and when it eventually comes time for you to sell your home, you will fetch a better price for it.

​Interested in professional house extensions in Selwyn, Christchurch and beyond? Here at Brewster Building, our professional builders are here to design extensions that really take your home to the next level and meet all your practical needs. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today should you be interested in extensions.