Even though self-building is becoming more and more popular, extending is still the most preferred method of creating a decent home. Since many of these additions are made to newly purchased, dilapidated homes, there are no official statistics on the number of house extensions that are completed annually. However, the vast majority of these additions are made by regular homeowners to typical homes, such as terraces, semis, and modest detached houses. As a result, it is rarely an option to move out while work is being done. Instead, most extenders want to get into their enhanced areas as quickly and painlessly as possible.