During Western Australia’s 2021 Covid 19 housing crisis, affordable mini renovations are allowing multi-generations to move in together and live comfortably under one roof.
A heart wrenching reality of the state’s pandemic economy is that adult children, sometimes with their own children, are seeking refuge in their parents’ homes after being evicted from a rental or losing a job.
Minor interior changes
At NexGen Tradies and Handymen, the qualified, experienced construction team is being called on for advice on how minor changes to interior layouts can make space for more family members.
Team members at NexGen Tradies represent all construction industry trades. A consultation with NexGen Tradies will reveal where your home has the extra room you need.
Improvements add value
You will be shown where a wall could be safely removed, a room enlarged, new doorways installed, and storage increased, which may be as simple as adding a wardrobe. All these improvements add value to a home.
If you have two living spaces, consider how one of them could be set up as a ‘guest suite’. Where a powder room is placed next to a second living space, consider adding a shower recess and turning it into an en-suite bathroom.
Convert a garage or shed
With local government permission, garages, carports, and sheds offer opportunities to easily add extra living space. NexGen Tradies can guide you through the process of gaining the permit, and help you complete the project.
For the safety of those who use it, in these types of conversions, windows and ventilation will need to be installed and meet building code requirements. Whether you need a bedroom, office space or a mini apartment, these spaces can provide immense benefits.
Undercover outdoor areas
If you have a veranda or a large undercover entertaining area, you may be able to add a bedroom in this space, with minimal disruption.
These are some of the options to consider. Another is to buy a kit home and set it up as a studio apartment in your back yard. Kit homes are available in Perth and may be the ideal answer to providing your family with extra accommodation. Again, local government permissions will be needed. NexGen Tradies will ensure the structure is built to code and becomes an asset for you and your family.
Help for do-it-yourselfers
NexGen Tradies will work on any project, big or small, to ensure it is professionally built and will stand the test of time. The team will also step into the gap in situations where do-it-yourselfers do not have a specific skill, or just need a helping hand to get the job done quickly.
Each NexGen Tradies team member is qualified, experienced and certified in a specific construction industry trade. Whether you need to overhaul your home or your garden, NexGen Tradies has the right person to do the job for you. The company is known for being affordable, provides obligation free fixed quotes, and does not charge a fee for visiting your site to assess your job.
NexGen Tradies operates in Perth and Fremantle, including Joondalup to the north of Perth, Mandurah to the south, and east to the Hills suburbs. All team members carry Workers Compensation and Public Liability insurances, and are police cleared. Call now and discuss the possibility of increasing your home’s accommodation.
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