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Can Your Foundation Support First Floor Extensions?

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Renovating your house is one of the best ways to increase the square footage. It will also increase the value of the property when you decide to sell. But, before you add the extension, it’s important to make sure that your foundation is strong enough to support the weight of the structure. Here are some of the things you need to do.  Think About The Type of Extension You Want The first thing that you need to decide is where you are going to put the extension. It’s also important to think about how large the extension will be. This will determine the amount of pressure that will be placed on your foundations. It’s also important to think about the type of things that will be included with the extension. There are lots of options that you can explore. Our team of first-floor extensions in Western Sydney will be able to offer a lot of designs. For example, you can incorporate laundry spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, or add a media room. Each of these will affect the weight and size of the e
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The Interesting Facts on How Real Estate is at a 30% High in Australia over COVID

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House extensions and first-floor additions are great options for homeowners to consider   in order  to increase the value of their home s . But there was something else that has significantly impacted the real estate market in recent years: COVID-19. This pandemic offered a boost to the housing market, one that current homeowners greatly benefited from. Reading on, you can learn more about the boost in the Australian real estate market and how COVID impacted this market. The Boost in House Prices The incredibly unique circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a situation with the housing market. Working from home during the lockdowns have done a couple of things for people. For one thing, people have realized things about their home that th ey don’t particularly like. They realise the various ways that their home just doesn’t work for them anymore. This causes them to buy their first house to move out of their apartment or to move into a bigger home. Another reason this h
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6 Must-Haves for Your First Floor Addition

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Do you feel as if you have outgrown your existing space? Are you in need of home builders in Penrith ? Then you are in the right place. Jakanda is one of the best Penrith building companies you can find. They can transform any space and turn it into something you will love! Now, if your house has been updated and improved by Jakanda, then you need to start thinking about what you need to add to make your new space more homely. Let’s look at some of the things that you must get to make the space your own. Blinds or Curtains Along with your updated rooms, it’s always a good idea to update your windows and add a stylish twist by getting some new curtains or blinds. They can add an awful lot of character to a room and make it look complete. They also give you privacy from your neighbours. Your choice of covering is up to you whether you decide on Thermal curtains or a Roman blind. See what matches your personality and aesthetic. Shower Curtains Following the curtain theme, it’s time to giv
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Build Up and See the Great View of the Beautiful Blue Mountains

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There’s nothing quite like seeing the amazing Blue Mountains. It’s one of Australia’s most beautiful natural areas consisting of seven different national parks and covering over 10,000 square kilometres. This mountainous region of New South Wales starts right on many people’s doorsteps in Penrith, bounded by the Nepean and Hawkesbury rivers, and named after the distinctive blue haze that surrounds the area. Of course, having a great view of the Blue Mountains isn’t always something that’s possible, but it could be if you consider extending your home vertically. If you’re in a position where you’re able to build up and have a great view of the Blue Mountains, first floor additions are just what you need. The Best Value for your Money Many think that adding extra rooms to the ground floor of your home, or perhaps adding a pool or outdoor recreational area is a great way to add value to your house. In truth, it is, but the most effective way to add value to your home is to add a first-fl
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How Homes Have Changed During 2020 and Lockdowns

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Many people know that the pandemic of Covid-19 has changed the landscape of the world in ways that we never thought possible. People are staying at home more, socially distancing, working remotely, and using an awful lot of hand sanitiser. One way that many people may not have realised is how things have changed in our own homes. Lockdown and the pandemic have fundamentally changed the way we live. From something as simple as the materials we use in our homes to the design of our living spaces, there’s little doubt that the way the world has been in the last year or so has changed and will likely continue to do so as the world adapts to it. Getting a custom home built by a leading home builder is something that more and more people will look towards as the times change.   Choosing Different Materials and Making Homes Smart It was once a priority to have the best aesthetic or perhaps a matching material, new homes have changed. People are now looking at more health and safety measures
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Picking the Right Builder for You and Your Family

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  If you’re considering the next step in your home improvements such as a 1st-floor addition or adding another bathroom to the 2nd floor, then you will want to find the right builder that will be a fit for you and your family.    You’ll want to avoid things like rogue traders, questionable practices, and improper building materials, three things that are rife within the building trade today. Thankfully, Jakanda is here for all your building needs, from first-floor additions to ground floor extensions.   Choosing the Right Builder What you should be looking for is a builder that encompasses all the right things when you do decide to make that next step in home extensions. What you’ll want is a building that can create a custom home or plan for you from the point of design up until completion.    Make sure that the builder that you choose has a valid contractor’s license and building work supervisor registration, as both are required in order to perform contract work. The best place to
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Choosing the Best Ensuite for Your New Home Extension

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Putting a brand new complete home extension is something that should be a complete adventure for you and your family. Having that new home extension or 1st floor addition can completely change the way you live and the way your house is viewed. With Jakanda, we can help you to choose the best ensuite for your new home extension. The first thing that anyone should be doing when considering a new extension, or ensuite for their extension is to establish a budget. This can be anywhere between $10,000 and $30,000 on average. This will depend on many different factors such as where the extension is going, who its for, or how often its going to be used. It should match the lifestyle needs of the family or persons using it.   Jakanda and Complete Home Extensions in Penrith At Jakanda, we know what works and we know home extensions. Whether you’re looking for a complete home extension in Penrith , or a first floor addition to your home, we can help you manage your extension, and give you the fr
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