At Abbey Windows, we understand the importance of renovating your house. It makes it more enjoyable for you to live in, giving you satisfaction that you are making a positive investment. But that’s not all. When you sell your home, a major renovation increases the value of your home, ensuring you’ll get more money for it
Home renovation projects are attractive because you’ll create a bespoke addition to help your property become more unique.
If you are a first time homeowner, renovating your home can be a daunting thing to think about. At Abbey, we have the expertise and plenty of knowledge to help with this issue. So get a brew, and read on to find out some helpful tips!
Assess Your Budget
As we have previously said, home renovation is an expensive impasse and a big commitment. Before going through with it, it is essential to look at your budget to decide how much you will spend. It is important to not let the renovation eat up your finances.
To do this, the main goal is to spend less on the renovation than what the house is worth. It’s essential to factor in your other costs, such as any utility bills. It is also essential to have an emergency fund in case of leaking roofs. This will help you manage your finances better, and allow you to complete more renovations in the future. Ideal if you want to install a conservatory or extension, and then put in a new bathroom.
Insulate Your Home for Maximum Effect
When you are renovating your home, it is essential to upgrade your home’s insulation, especially when you have a home with poor energy efficiency. Insulating your home will help it become warmer and save money on your energy bills, making it more comfortable during the renovation.
At Abbey, all our products come with double glazing as standard, improving your natural light and heat retention. It is essential to assess the state of the building. For instance, a dry wall is easier to insulate than a damp wet one. What’s more, incorporate a smart energy meter which monitors how much energy you will save during the renovation process.
Check If Your Renovation Needs Planning Permission
One of the key things about a home renovation project is whether or not it needs planning permission. If it does, it’s best to chat to your neighbours about it in case they have any objections. Draw out an idea of the renovation to get a better idea, and go through it with both the neighbours and the installer to help smooth out any rough cracks. This is ideal if there are any big alterations.
What’s more, you can also get inspired by your neighbours renovations, such as conservatories and house extensions. You can also investigate if these renovations have received planning permission.
Add Extra Space in Your Home
When upgrading your home, one thing you can do is to add extra space in your property. There are many versatile ways to do this, for instance, if you want to build an extra playroom for a growing family, or even a kitchen.
To do this, you can convert a partition in your room, such as a loft conversion or an existing conservatory. This saves you time, money, and planning permission.
At Abbey, we work with Durabase who supply easy to install conservatories. They come in a flat pack so you don’t need to worry about planning permission. In fact, they can be installed in a few days, saving money and time.
Upgrade Your Home’s Existing Cladding
If you want to renovate a conservatory or extension, this will give you a great idea to improve your home’s exterior look. Hiding unsightly guttering will make your home look appealing to visitors, so you can install a cornice to hide it.
Upgrading your cladding will help improve your home’s thermal efficiency as well, reducing your carbon footprint and doing your bit for the environment. And, it will save money on energy bills. What’s more, choose cladding that protects you against harsh conditions. This helps your home fight against UV rays, wind, and rain.
Fibre cladding is a good option to replicate timber. It is resistant to weather conditions but requires installation from a professional. At Abbey, our installers can do the leg work for you, fitting the cladding in to complement your home.
Renovate Your Home Today With Abbey
We hope that this article has given you some beginner tips if you are upgrading your home for the first time. At Abbey, we have experience in renovating homes, so we can take care of the hard work.
We are available for any advice you have. Give us a call at 01189 566866 or fill our online contact form out. Alternatively, design your product with our online quoting engine. We will return with a bespoke price that matches your budget.
