Planning Your House Extension in Auckland Central

As the saying goes… location, location, location! But when all of a sudden the house we’re in feels too small, we look elsewhere for bigger. There is another option though which comes in the form of extending your home and, with help from Auckland Central’s expert renovation consultants, planning your house extension can be easy and effective.

If you’re in need of more space, start your house extension planning by booking a free consultation.

The House Extension Process

At Refresh Renovations, we’ve set out to change the way the world renovates, so when it comes to planning your house extension, it’s never been easier. Whether you want to extend up, out, to the front, or at the back, the first step in the process is talking with our Auckland Central Renovation Consultants. They’ll be able to advise you on how best to achieve the space you’re after, what’s required, and how to ensure you capitalise on your investment.

A successful house extension in Auckland starts with a good design. This will help to ensure your extension fits with the aesthetic of your home as well as meets the functionality you desire. A house extension will also require council consent – something your Renovation Consultant can organise for you. Depending on the size and scale of your home extension, you may need to consider moving out of your home while renovating, but with expert project management – another part of the process your Renovation Consultant can help you with – the logistics are made easy.

Costs of House Extensions in Auckland Central

The cost of a house extension in Auckland Central will vary depending on the size, scale, and complexity of your home extension plans. Previous house extensions in Auckland Central have ranged in budget from $470,000 for a double-storey home extension on a Mount Albert bungalow to $207,000 for a new deck extension that connects the home and garage in Pukekohe.

At Refresh, we provide fixed quotes for every project we undertake so as the homeowner, you know exactly how much your project will cost before you start.

To find out what budget you’ll need for your house extension plans, get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant today.

Design Ideas for Your House Extension

If space is what you’re after, adding a house extension to your Auckland abode is a great way to achieve it. Whether it’s a home gym or a home office, an extra bedroom or an extra lounge, homeowners across the city of sails have added to their homes for a variety of reasons that suit their home and their lifestyle.

This stunning three-storey home in Kohimarama extended out to include a beautiful balustrade and deck that made the most of the coastal views and allowed for entertainment space aplenty.

In Grey Lynn, this extension renovation allowed for multi-generational living in a warm and character-filled home.

Meanwhile, in Blockhouse Bay this basement conversion on a budget created a granny flat with kitchen, laundry, bedroom and wardrobe.

Tips for a Smooth Extension Project

Preparation, planning, and more preparation are key to ensuring your home extension goes to plan. Determining your design ideas up front, discussing them, researching them, and putting them on paper to review with experts is the first step to ensuring your house extension process goes smoothly.

At Refresh, any renovation we undertake with our clients, starts with an initial consultation. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your house extension plans with us. We can offer guidance and advise on how to get the most out of your house extension plans. We’ll then provide you with a fixed quote accurate to your project, a timeline, and prepare concept plans, designs, and council consent applications.

To really ensure your building extension runs smoothly, your local Auckland Central Renovation Consultant will be your single point of contact overseeing the project. You can find out more about the Refresh approach to renovations here as well as reading our ultimate guide to extending your home.

How long does a house extension take?

This depends on how grand your house extension plans are. Full home renovations and extensions will take longer than a deck extension and then there are factors to consider such as applying for council consent, availability of trades professionals, and ordering of materials.

As part of our project management offering, your local Renovation Consultant will be able to advise how long your house extension in Auckland Central will take and manage the project to meet that timeline.

Do I need council permission for an extension?

Yes, you will most likely need council permission for your house extension. Our Renovation Consultants manage that project for you, preparing the documentation and applying for consent so you have everything required to make your home extension a success.

Get in touch with a house extension expert today!

Ready to add to your home? Start your home extension project today with a free, no-obligation consultation with your local Auckland Central Refresh Renovation Consultant.