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How to build an extension

Before work even begins on building an extension, there are lots of decisions and details that you will need to pin down. Starting a project off on the right foot will help pave the way for a successful build. You do, after all, want to transform your home within a budget you can afford, so it’s important to get it right. That all sounds reasonable, but if you’ve never taken on an extension before, where do you start?

PLAN WHAT YOU WANT AND NEED

Dreaming about building an extension is where it all starts. Plan a wish list to help you think about what it is you really want, and also need. Once you’ve highlighted

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