Renovations – HBC HOMES

HBC Homes can enhance your living situation with a kitchen and bathroom renovation or a clever house extension, remodel or conversion

Sometimes you love the area you live in, but find the house just isn’t fitting the bill any more. In these situations, clever home renovations offer an alternative to having to move. Alterations give you the chance to reconfigure your home or add extra space to make it work for your lifestyle.

Working within an existing home can be tricky so it is a good idea to work with a building company experienced in renovations like HBC Homes. We work on alterations, extensions and room renovations as well as converting unused rooms like garages or adding a minor dwelling on your section.

Home Remodels Including Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations to Make Better Use of Space

If you want to keep the same floor area, but change the internal layout or room use, then a remodel is a good option. For example, in one house remodel we changed the existing two bedrooms into a kitchen and living area and changed the original kitchen into a spacious master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe. We also built a new decking area and added sliding doors. Renovations can also be used to upgrade or refresh rooms that have become tired or outdated. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are popular projects for homeowners and can be a good way of improving your living and adding value to your property.

If you are considering a kitchen or bathroom upgrade think about the following:

Balance form and function

Kitchens and bathrooms are practical rooms but that doesn’t mean they can’t look good. You can achieve a kitchen and bathroom that houses everything you need, has ample storage and features hard-wearing materials as well as being an absolutely beautiful-looking space.

Be clear on your priorities

Before embarking on your kitchen or bathroom renovation, sit down with your family and ask for everybody’s input. Then ask everyone to prioritise their list into what they deem essential and what is less so. From that list you’ll uncover your priorities, some of which may surprise you.

Spend your money wisely

If you are renovating your kitchen or bathroom purely to gain a better price before putting your home on the market, don’t spend too much or you won’t make back your investment. If you are renovating your forever home, then spend money on what you really want and what will bring your family joy. Only compromise in areas you are willing to.

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Add Space with a House Extension or Conversion

If your family has grown or you want to add space for a hobby or home business, an extension can maximise your home’s potential. HBC Homes will ensure the new addition integrates seamlessly with your existing space both inside and out. Your extension can go sideways adding extra floor space on the same level, up to a second storey or down into a basement.

If you don’t want to increase the footprint of your home but you have unused space then a home conversion might offer an alternative. Garage conversions are a particularly popular way of adding space to a home without more building. For example, one of our clients wanted to convert their garage to create another income stream. We changed the garage into self-contained accommodation with two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area.

Thanks to changes in building regulations It is now also simpler to add a minor dwelling to your property – another option if you are looking to add more space. These are great for sleepouts, home offices and garden hobby rooms.

Fix Leaks with New Exterior Cladding

If there are cracks, gaps or damage in your exterior cladding, then moisture can build up behind the exterior cladding, which can lead to mould and rotting timber frames. Leaks and moisture build up can quickly lead to other problems in your home and can potentially be a health risk if mould develops inside. Signs of a leaky home include: