Frequently Asked Question
Can I live in my home whilst my extension is being built?
You can usually live at home during an extension, but expect daily disruption including noise and dust. Some clients relocate temporarily during intensive phases.
In many cases, yes, you can continue living in your home during an extension project, although it requires careful planning and realistic expectations. If your extension is an isolated addition, such as a rear single-storey extension with a separate entrance, daily disruption can be minimised. However, if the extension requires significant structural work or ties into existing utilities, you'll experience noise, dust, and construction traffic throughout the day.
The level of disruption depends on the project's scope and duration. A six-month extension project means sustained daily activity, early morning starts, machinery noise, and potential access restrictions. Families with young children, pets, or those working from home may find this particularly challenging. Some clients choose to relocate temporarily during the most intensive construction phases, typically lasting four to eight weeks.
We recommend discussing your lifestyle needs during the initial consultation. Our team at FeaturePoint Constructions can schedule work to minimise disruption, implement site safety measures to protect your family, and establish clear communication protocols about daily site activities. We also provide advance notice of particularly disruptive phases, such as demolition or concreting, so you can plan accordingly. Temporary barriers, dust containment, and site tidying are standard practices to keep your living space as comfortable as possible.
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