More new homes are currently being built in the UK than at any time in recent memory. Modern lifestyles and an ever increasing population are driving the demand for housing of all types and in all areas of the country. More people are demanding the choice to live on their own terms, which for many means having a home all to themselves. Additionally, many new families arrive every year from foreign lands and need a place to live.

In a market flooded with new build homes built to the latest specifications, Gloucester householders realise the need to continuously update and improve their properties to maintain their value. Skilled, reliable builders are in great demand, and when you find a company able to complete the work to a high standard and on budget, it’s best to keep hold of their ‘phone number in case you want any more work doing.

There are many ways a competent firm of builders can increase the value of your Gloucester property. One of the most popular ways is to have an extension built. Of course, only certain homes can be extended due to physical constraints and local planning laws. Designers are constantly coming up with new and creative ways to make more space in existing homes, such as sun rooms, two storey extensions and garage conversions. If you can increase the number of bedrooms in your house it is sure to increase the value of the property, unless the new room is in a part of the house adjoining a neighbouring home, in which case you could end up having your detached property reclassified as a semi and actually losing money!

Another modification which is popular in suburban areas is a loft conversion. This gives you an extra room in your Gloucester house without changing anything externally, with the possible exception of a couple of roof lights. Put all that extra roof space to use and create an extra bedroom, a games room, or a study.

Of course, the most important thing a householder can do to maintain the value of their property is to keep it in good repair. Our builders are always being called to Gloucester properties to address serious structural faults, which have gone unrepaired year after year. Many of thee homeowners tell us they knew something was wrong, but didn’t have the money to put it right earlier. This is false economy. If there is a problem with your house, it will not get better on its own, and the longer you leave it the more it will cost to put right. It really is in your own best interests to call in the builders as soon as is reasonably possible. Gloucester builders offer multiple services such as bricklaying, plastering, joinery, electrical, gas fitting and decorating. If we can’t do it ourselves, we are sure to know a reliable local tradesperson who can. So give Lester Woods a call and discover how your home could be improved, or see our website.