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diciembre 04, 2022

Home Addition: Things to Consider

A home addition may be a relatively small project, such as adding a sunroom, or it could be much more extensive, such as adding a full master suite with a detached bath and kitchen to an already existing home. Either way, when planning a home addition, there are a few things to keep in mind. How big would it be? What type of addition is it? What regulations are in effect in your locality?

The first thing to consider is the space, how big is it going to be? What’s the square footage of the room? The more space you add on, the more expensive the addition will be. So, to the size question, you need to add the following: what is your budget? Once you have answered these questions, you are in a better place to decide whether it is going to be a smaller home addition or a larger one with more space.

Now, what type of addition is it? The home addition may also be dependent on the location. A three-story addition could create a severe traffic problem in your neighborhood. In this case, either a two-story addition or a one-story addition may be recommended. Are you adding a deck, pavilion, pool, or gazebo? Depending on the type of home addition, there may be permits or licenses required, which takes us to our next point.

The home addition permits are issued by the local zoning authorities. Homeowners who are interested in saving money and making their projects easier to complete should consider hiring a contractor to do the work themselves. Also, before you begin looking at rooms for a home addition, you need to get a planning authority plan. This will ensure that you have permission from the homeowner’s association to build on their land, as well as all necessary planning and building standards. The zoning regulations for add ons vary from area to area, so it’s a good idea to contact your local planning office and talk to a planning officer about what the local laws are for your home improvements. Don’t ignore these regulations because you can have a lot of unexpected costs later on.

Although there may be some things to take into consideration, you are not alone. We are here to help you with the home addition services that you need.

How Can I Know That I am Hiring a Professional Home Addition contractor?

Building a room addition can be quite an expensive proposition. However, the return on investment is certainly quite easily justified for all the benefits and the adding of important functions, space, and convenience into your home. More than likely, your dream house wasn’t built without plans, and these plans were put together by a professional contractor who is skilled in his/her trade. Your contractor should have some great recommendations and references on their webpage. If they don’t, you should still consider hiring them as there are many great contractors out there who will give you a great deal.

When planning for home additions some great ideas can be developed by a professional team to include features such as: a new deck, a patio or spa area, a workout room, a wine cellar, a man-made lake, a hot tub, basketball and football courts, a golf course and/or spa, a secluded greenhouse, and much more. In most cases, you would need to hire a general contractor, and this is where it’s important to do your homework and get price quotes from several contractors before you make any decisions. It may be smart to call the contractor or his or her referrals, and ask them if they could provide you with a price quote for a specific project. You may also want to research online to find contractors or home addition companies in your area. Most people who get a professional home addition service end up very happy with the overall results of the work and almost always recommend their services.

Another point to consider is, do you plan on using your contractor during the whole duration of the home addition or do you wish him/her to take care of the property lines first and only come into your home during the remodeling project? This is important because it makes a lot of sense for the contractor to handle the property lines during the beginning phases of the project, so they are less likely to leave or neglect them during the end. If you hire an experienced home addition company, you shouldn’t have any problems and can rest assured that your property lines will always be taken care of. The main thing is to keep communication open between you and your home addition contractor during the entire construction or remodeling project so you don’t run into any last minute surprises.

With our expertise and experience, we can help make suggestions on fixtures, painting, tiling and other processes involved in our home addition service.Transform your home into something special today with Castle Remodeling and our staff of professionals all across.