Add a New Room Addition

A new room addition in the house is something that cannot be avoided sometimes. The growing need of a family member of space, this is the most viable solution. This is a major construction project that involves creating an additional building structure and integrating it with the rest of the home. There are at least 2 ways to make room addition, namely building out and building up.

New Room Addition

Building out typically involves adding a room at ground level, which is one of the most
popular types of additions. These options increase the footprint of the house by extending the
house’s perimeter outward, which offers minimal disruption to the rest of the home. Potential
drawbacks of building out include the cost of having to pour a new foundation, the loss of the
yard or property space and the possibility that you may need to get a zoning variance
depending on local regulations.

Building up is a great option if you want to expand your living space without increasing the
footprint of the house. For this type of addition, you add a room to the second story, or you
could add an entire second story onto a one-story home. Even though your contractor won't
need to create a new foundation, he may need to strengthen the existing foundation to support
the extra weight. On the downside, checking your town's rules is required to make sure you're
not limited to the height of the house. Additionally, adding a staircase is required, which
typically uses up 80 to 120 square feet of living space.

In general, a room addition involves all of the same things that you find in new home
construction, namely foundation, footers, framing, zoning, permitting, HVAC, flooring,
plumbing, electrical, new windows, etc. The list goes on and on. Even if you are building a
great room or living room (i.e., a room addition without services such as plumbing), you still
have other services that you cannot avoid (electrical, heating, cooling, and more).

Thus, a new room addition is easily can be included among the most expensive home
projects. This project requires a considerable amount of budget to be set aside. If you’re
significantly adding to the square footage of your home or adding important types of rooms,
such as bedrooms and bathrooms, your investment may pay off considerably.

No matter your decision is whether you build out or up, it is advisable to consult with an
architect before getting started. The reason is to make sure that the design looks cohesive
with the rest of your home, and it the end, it will help enhance the resale value.

If you really care about the resale value of the project, consult with a realtor an appraiser. The
reason is that not all room additions give back adequate resale value. Having them involved
in the beginning allow you to make a good decision. It is also vital that you choose the
reliable realtor to consult with. You can start with a realtor who sold the home to you, the
realtor will be more than happy to tell you how this added square footage (and the type of
square footage you’re thinking of) will benefit you in the long run.

In addition to that, hire a structural engineer to make sure the plans are safe and sound, last
but not least hire a general contractor or a remodelling company. This will allow you to give
‘finish’ picture how the room addition when it is finally built.

If you consider to finally executed the room addition project, our company is ready to assist
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