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# Things To Do Before Adding an Extension

By [Annie Lin (@annielin)](https://listium.com/@annielin)

723 views · 1 like · 1 follower  
Published 12 April 2016 · Updated 12 April 2016

Category: home & garden / home improvement & repair

Checklist of things to do before adding an extension to your house

## Items

### 1. [Hire an Architect](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/0/hire-an-architect)

Item ID: `0`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 2. [Check Ceiling Heights](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/1/check-ceiling-heights)

Item ID: `1`

- Who's resposible: -
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### 3. [Avoid Through Rooms](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/2/avoid-through-rooms)

Item ID: `2`

- Who's resposible: -
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### 4. [Know the Building Regulations](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/3/know-the-building-regulations)

Item ID: `3`

- Who's resposible: -
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### 5. [Hire Labor](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/4/hire-labor)

Item ID: `4`

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### 6. [Purchase Supplies](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/5/purchase-supplies)

Item ID: `5`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 7. [Set a Budget](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/6/set-a-budget)

Item ID: `6`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 8. [Consider potential buyers](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/7/consider-potential-buyers)

Item ID: `7`

- Who's resposible: -
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### 9. [Pave over the front garden](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/8/pave-over-the-front-garden)

Item ID: `8`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
- Budget: -

### 10. [Decide on colour scheme](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/9/decide-on-colour-scheme)

Item ID: `9`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 11. [Be considerate of neighbors](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/10/be-considerate-of-neighbors)

Item ID: `10`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 12. [Find the right builder](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/11/find-the-right-builder)

Item ID: `11`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 13. [Make sure the plan meets the minimum room sizes](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/12/make-sure-the-plan-meets-the-minimum-room-sizes)

Item ID: `12`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 14. [Plan for costs to exceed quotation](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/13/plan-for-costs-to-exceed-quotation)

Item ID: `13`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
- Budget: -

### 15. [Lodge plans with council](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/14/lodge-plans-with-council)

Item ID: `14`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 16. [Check for asbestos, and other dangers](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/15/check-for-asbestos-and-other-dangers)

Item ID: `15`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 17. [Hire a skip bin](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/16/hire-a-skip-bin)

Item ID: `16`

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### 18. [Ensure contractors have appropriate qulifications](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/17/ensure-contractors-have-appropriate-qulifications)

Item ID: `17`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 19. [Purchase insurance](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/18/purchase-insurance)

Item ID: `18`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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### 20. [Arrange alternative accommodation](https://listium.com/@annielin/2688/things-to-do-before-adding-an-extension/19/arrange-alternative-accommodation)

Item ID: `19`

- Who's resposible: -
- Done: false
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