Home Addition Planning Guide

Working with contractors and architects to plan a house addition

Building an addition is a difficult process, unlike smaller renovation projects. It takes a team of qualified specialists to help you.

A house addition is the product of several sub-projects. From design and planning to drywall construction, flooring, and painting. Additionally, these tasks might last weeks or months. The general contractor is the one who connects all of these loose ends and makes it all work.

Building Up or Out?

This can be a difficult choice in any area but we’ll outline some of the pros and cons of each decision and hopefully guide you in the right direction.

  • Building Up

Adding a second level to a house is referred to as building upward. This sort of remodeling involves the removal of the roof and the installation of additional structural support. The second floor is then constructed. If this project spans a large portion of the home, residents frequently have to evacuate their homes for a prolonged length of time during this very intrusive undertaking.

  • Building Out

Building outward requires constructing a ground-level expansion. The expansion is constructed next to the existing house. The wall between the two structures is removed at the end of the project. A ground-level addition is less complicated to construct than an extension to the roof of a house. It is also less intrusive. Homeowners are usually able to reside in their homes while the addition is being built.

Find the Right Contractor for Your Job

With money and emotional investment at risk, choosing a contractor is one of the most crucial decisions you will make when adding on to your home. Be sure to ask the right questions. Romo Remodeling is a great example of an easy-to-work-with contractor. Helping you every step of the way with planning, budgeting, designing, and getting the right permits.

Considerations for Time

Adding to your house isn’t something that happens overnight. In reality, depending on the magnitude of the addition, the remodeling may take a month or more to complete. Keeping this in mind, some factors to consider are the total budget, interruption to personal life, and noise. If you don’t want to wake up at 7 a.m. to the sound of a power drill, you might think about alternatives to an addition.

Consult with Experts on the Most beneficial Improvements

Think about why you want more space. It is important to consider why you want or need extra space before determining how to proceed with your expansion.

Consultation with a real estate consultant on your addition might be helpful even before meeting with a contractor. Realtors are quite helpful when considering a home addition. They may look at sold listings to compare. Based on your local location, these can indicate how additional bedrooms or bathrooms may increase the value of your property.

 

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