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Your home is your castle, whether great or small. That said, the old adage says that bigger is generally better, so giving yourself more space could be just the ticket. How can you do this? Well, an extension is almost certainly the way forward for giving your home that extra pizzazz.

Here are just some of the reasons people choose to get extensions. If you’re looking for builders in Christchurch to help you with your extension, we can certainly be of service.

1: Add value to the property

It’s an obvious reason, but a worthwhile one should you be looking at your property as an investment. You can look to downsize, retire and live a comfortable life in your golden years. All the while, you can add some additional and much needed space to your abode for an office, a play area, or anything in between.

2: Use existing space

There may even be ways of extending you haven’t considered, such as a loft conversion. If you have the space, you can turn it into a gold mine of space and recreation, or perhaps even an extra bedroom if you’re increasing the size of your family, or simply want to be able to cater for guests more often. Not only is an extension valuable but it can be practical too.

3: Make the most of outdoor space

A conservatory can allow for another space for eating while in view of the garden space; particularly useful during the winter or autumn months when eating outside isn’t always a viable option. With a conservatory, you can give yourself the feeling of being outside without stepping out into the cold. If you have the space in front or behind your house, then a conservatory won’t take too much of the outdoor space either, which is another added bonus.

For builders in Christchurch that can help you with your extension, from surveying the property to the finished article, look no further than Rise Residential. With our years of expertise in residential property and building, we can provide exactly what you need within your budgetary requirements.