Hi Everybody I have been doing odd building renovations over the years on my own properties (live in) and have decided to make some alterations to my current property to modernise and create the environment my wife is hoping for without the hassle of moving house again. This isn’t planned to start until next year so I’m using the time to see what’s possible, what’s not and to put some savings in the bank before starting any work. 

An extension was possibly the easiest option (less disruptive) but with the cost for a double storey and the fact that we just don’t need extra space but just better use of the space we have, the remodel is considered as the best way forwards. 
I have already roughly worked out the layout dimensions etc so next stage is to verify if I need to consider any structural issues. 
I will be asking a few questions later in the relevant section. 
cheers

Hi and welcome, a search of previous threads and posts may well answer your questions, and failing that - ask away

Hi and Welcome @Helicopter_red

 

Its great to work on obtaining the best from what you have!  If this is going to be a 'Done Roaming' property like ours then I assume you have considered improving the function as well as the form.

 

We worked hard on improving the ergonomic use of our building for now and the future.

 

Efficient energy use improvements can be gifts that keep on giving! (After filling in unnecessary holes, and insulating the loft properly in my brother-in-laws house he is already using 20% less gas a year for the same heating effect.)

 

Good luck

 

M