Renovate vs relocate: Here's the top 5 benefits of building an extension

When space starts feeling a little tight at home, the same question is often asked: should you renovate or relocate? With property prices rising and the stress of moving being an overwhelming thought, extending your home means you can keep everything you love about your home – it just gives you more room to enjoy it.

Whether you want to create a home office or workspace, cater to your growing family, or just want a larger, more modern space, an extension can be a smart, cost effective alternative to moving. If you’re still on the fence about what to do, take a look at the top five reasons why an extension could be the perfect solution for you.

One of the biggest challenges that comes with relocating is leaving behind the area you live in. You’ve established your roots in one place, with schools, work and a community you’ve grown to love, but will have to say goodbye to if you pack up and move. By extending your home, you can keep it all and have the room to make sure your home adapts to your lifestyle, and design choices.

While moving house may give you the space you’ve been looking for, how likely is it that you’ll find a house that is laid out or functions exactly how you want or need it to? With moving, you often end up making compromises on what you really want, but with an extension, the power really is in your hands!

Whether it’s an open-plan kitchen, extended living area, dedicated playroom, or a new master bedroom – what you do with all that extra space is completely up to you.

A well-designed extension doesn’t just create more space, it can increase the value of your home. While the actual amount depends on the size and scale of your new extension, Checkatrade estimate that by extending your home, you could increase the value of your home by up to 12% – a great way to add resale appeal if you ever wanted to down-size in the future.

While you might find a house within your budget, moving house comes with so many more costs than just the asking price. From stamp duty to solicitors fees, removal costs and estate agents fees, the bills soon start to rack up. With an extension, you’re investing all of your budget directly back into your home, improving the quality and value of your property.

You might be considering an extension, but thinking, “where do I find someone that does home extensions near me?”. The right partner is key to making your extension experience as smooth, stress-free and successful as possible – and that’s where RB Windows comes in.

With over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry, RB Windows brings trusted expertise and craftsmanship to every project. More than just a family-run window company, we have a dedicated and experienced team of fully accredited builders, who work alongside our in-house specialists to deliver seamless, high-quality full service home extensions.

From planning and design, to build and completion, our team will help you create your dream full service home extention in as little as 8 weeks. That means minimal disruption, maximum space, and no unnecessary delays.

As well as a brand new extention, we’re also a FENSA registered installer, delivering high-quality, industry approved windows and doors – making us your one-stop solution for upgrading your home, inside and out.

If you’re ready to make the most of your home, choose RB Windows and get expert advice on building regulations with our accredited builders. What are you waiting for, book a consultation at our showroom here.