The Pros & Cons of a Ground Floor Extension

It’s important to collect as much information you can about Ground Floor Extensions when considering this type of investment for your home.
Check out these Pros & Cons and then contact Jakanda Pty Ltd, for their advice on a Ground Floor Extension for your home.

The Pros

Party likes its 1999
Firstly, with a help of a trusted designer and builder,  you can open up your current living space and increase the amount of space or redesign the layout to make it more functional. Either way, this type of change will make you want to party like it’s 1999.

Included to most homes
 A ground floor extension can be added to most homes (the prerequisite is that it meets all regulatory standards).  You don’t need to know all the details behind this, as long as you have the right renovation company working on your behalf, they will inform you of the requirements.

Loss of space..
You don’t need to utilize space for an indoor staircase which is required for first floor extensions.

The Cons
Reduction in Outdoor Space
Depending on how important your garden, lawns and pathways are.. to increase the space inside naturally means your backyard is smaller. I don’t really see this as a disadvantage but I’m not attached to my backyard as some people are. 

Expenses increase when there’s a requirement to excavate and/or change the houses foundation; this would need to be assessed on a case by case basis.

In summary, your home could have a whole new lease of life with a ground floor extension, and with the right expert advice you could be on your way to getting it done and enjoying the benefits. Before you do this, make sure you contact Jakanda Pty Ltd with any questions you may have. 
The team at Jakanda Pty Ltd have years of experience building ground floor extensions and can help you through the whole process from design through to completion. Check out Testimonials from their customers here. Click here for further information or call one of the owners Terry Becker on 0404 475 230.
Location: 31 Scenic Circuit, Cranebrook NSW 2749, Australia

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