House Renovation process - where to start to increase the property value?

Change Over is a company which provides the services of house refurbishment in London from small painting and decorating to major home renovations and house extensions.

Change Over specialises in the refurbishment of both commercial and residential properties of any complexity and has a team of the best painters and decorators in Central London who deliver the services of the highest quality.

The process of extension and conversion includes the implementation of some complex measures for the decoration and renovation of living space, as well as the replacement and modernisation of the components of the interior. Such work must be done interrelatedly as it is a crucial activity that requires significant time and costs.

One of the most popular ways to increase the area of the house without having to expand it is a loft conversion. Nowadays the recent research revealed that a quarter of all the homes in some areas of London have been extended upwards. Modern materials make a loft conversion easy, fast and cost-effective. Change Over is the best and reliable choice for a loft conversion in South West London.
A person's house is a true source of inspiration and strength; it is a place where you always want to return to feel its warmth and comfort. It is not a secret to anybody that, in many ways, the property’s appearance and its practicality determines the sense of satisfaction from being in it, and also makes everyday life more comfortable. After a certain period of the house exploitation, it will surely require renovation because of exhaustion of maintenance resources, deterioration of materials and supply systems, exposure to temperature changes or humidity. Moreover, it makes sense to renovate the property before selling it to increase its value and get buyers to make a good deal on it.

So, refurbishment, renovation and extension are the mains ways to instil a new life into an old house. These services involve a change in the old housing environment, the replacement of supplying systems, a removal or replacement of structures and equipment, and even in some cases, make it possible to change the internal or external structure of the apartment.

Extending the house or adding a loft conversion can add greatly to the value of the whole property. As it is said in the report of the Nationwide Building Society, increasing the floor area, an extra bedroom or bathroom has the potential to increase the value of a home by around 22%. Besides, the renovation allows to change the inconvenient layout effectively, increase the useful area of the apartment, optimise or reorient the space, rooms zoning according to the needs of the owners. After the high-quality and professional extension of the house or an apartment, the home will become comfortable and practical, as well as retain the convenience and functionality for many years.

The cost refurbishment, as well as the timing, depend on the initial condition of the house, the desired result, the volume and complexity of the necessary work. The works must be carried out only after professional planning, the purpose of which is the development of a detailed design of the project. Any renovation must necessarily be brought to the end. Therefore, it is important to plan all the costs of works and building materials before starting the renovation.