If you love the location of your home in Harpenden or St Albans, but find your property doesn’t meet your needs anymore, an extension is the ideal solution. 

As you’re probably aware, moving house is regularly rated as one of life’s most stressful events. There’s a number of reasons for this, including the fact it involves a great deal of upheaval for everyone involved. 

If the cost of extending your home is significantly lower than buying a new, larger property in Hertfordshire, it may make financial sense to extend instead of moving. However, finding the right team is absolutely key for this process.

Thanks to advancements in building materials and technologies, there’s never been a more exciting time to have a home extension. For instance, it’s now easier than ever to make your new room energy efficient, whether with better insulation or energy efficient appliances. 

Here at ACR Build, home extensions are one of our specialities. 

Offering a one-stop service for property renovations, we connect you with talented tradesmen who know their stuff inside-out. We cover all aspects of property extension, including the design and coordination, building and roofing work, electrical and plumbing work, tiling, windows, doors, flooring and fitments. 

We work with you to ensure everything is customised to reflect your unique needs and lifestyle. As a trusted family-run company with many years of experience, we’re committed to forging strong relationships with our clients.

There are various signs you could benefit from a home extension at your property in Hertfordshire. 

You lack space:

One of the biggest and most obvious is that you lack space. If your home feels cramped, you could benefit from an extra bedroom or a larger kitchen.

You need a home office:

Thanks to a rise in remote working, home offices are more popular than ever. They also benefit from being able to serve other purposes when not in use. Perhaps it can be used as a hang-out zone for teenagers or a spare bedroom when you’re not working. 

You have a growing family:

Another sign an extension could benefit you is having a growing family.  Whether you’re welcoming a new child in 2024 or an elderly relative is moving in, ACR Build can help you create attractive, practical new living space for the whole family. 

You like to host guests:

Whether you need a new guest bedroom or bathroom, we create stunning extensions that add to the value of your home in Harpenden. 

You want to make your home more sellable:

Along with improving your current lifestyle, adding an extension can be a wise decision if you’re considering selling in the future.

You want to solve your storage issues: 

If you're struggling to find storage space for your belongings and they are cluttering up your living areas, an extension can provide extra storage solutions. Having a build-up of stuff can make your home feel extremely stressful. Once you have a new room, you can incorporate all kinds of clever storage solutions. 

You don’t have the best layout for the floor space:

Another sign you could benefit from a home renovation is your current layout doesn’t serve your needs. ACR Build love helping people create a better designed living space. 

Your needs might change

If you foresee your needs changing in the future, such as dealing with issues related to ageing or accommodating adult children returning home, planning for an extension now can save you from having to address those needs later.

You want to enhance your home

A home extension can significantly improve your overall quality of life. Whether it's creating more functional living spaces or adding luxury features, such as a spa or a home theatre, extensions can enhance everyday living.

An extension is generally much more cost-effective than moving.  

Depending on the current real property market and housing prices, extending your existing home might be more cost-effective than buying a new, larger property.

As aforementioned, home extensions can significantly increase the value of a property in Hertfordshire. This can be advantageous if you plan to sell in the future or if you want to maximise your property's worth.

ACR Build creates highly customised spaces. 

Home extensions allow you to tailor your living space to their specific needs and preferences. Whether it's creating a dedicated entertainment area, a gym, or a sunroom, extensions offer so many possibilities. 

Stay in an area which you love.

When we’ve lived in an area for a long-time, we often build up a strong community. In such cases, a home extension allows them to stay in the area they love while still upgrading their living space.

Have a rental property and want to generate more income?

With the pressure on incomes tighter than ever, having a tenant can help you generate extra income.  If you have a rental property, an extension can allow you to charge higher rents, increasing your rental income potential.

Hiring us for a home extension in 2024 can be a practical and rewarding investment. We collaborate closely with you to upgrade your living space.

Find out more about our home extensions in Harpenden. Or don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.