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Loft Conversion, Garage Conversation or extension?

Matthews Architectural Projects

5 years ago

I understand that requirements, cost and other factors come into play when you decide what you want for your home, but when doing building work to your property to increase the value, as a client, what of the options below would seem more appealing to spend your money on?

Loft Conversion

Garage Conversion

Extension

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Comments (2)

Sumon Ahmed
5 years ago
Nice one
PRO
Essex and London Construction ELC
3 years ago
Extensions are a great way to tranform a house into more friendly living space. Bi-folding doors, a nice big dining table in the middle and some quirky scandi furniture look amazing in building extensions.

Tara Taylor Project Manager Essex and London Construction, Basements, Extensions and Loft Conversions Limited tara.taylor@essexandlondonconstruction.com www.essexandlondonconstruction.com
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