Do The Addition (No, We’re Not Talking Math)

An addition to any home is something that lasts for many years. A well-thought out and planned addition enhances any home, adds to the equity and gives you needed space, comfort and livability. 

 Some of the many reasons for adding living space to your home are:  1) A growing family needs an additional bedroom or bathroom. 2) You’re staring a business and need a home office. 3) Surprise your spouse with a new kitchen. 4) Or go and add a new gym or recreation room (some people are even adding basketball courts and in-door shooting ranges!)

 In planning out your new addition project, keep in mind that the construction of this new found space is not only safe, but also meets all building codes, and is also estimated to fit your budget. 

 There are two ways to go with an addition – horizontal additions and vertical additions. Having the space and required clearances on your property, a horizontal addition to your home will greatly increase its overall comfort level and usability. 

 A vertical addition is somewhat more tricky, but works well when you have limited space on your property to go outward. Usually these additions require new footings and foundations to support the new space. Having a small piece of land, you may be limited to adding an upstairs guestroom, bedroom or bathroom. 

 Another option on a vertical addition is to go downward. Building a basement that could encompass anything from a bed/bath combination to a new recreation room or even something much more extensive – an in-home theatre, indoor putting green or whatever you might have in mind is always an option that can be looked at and estimated.

 Should your budget not allow for an expensive addition, you may want to look at adding an enclosed porch or sunroom to your home. This works well as they are good all year round and require little in terms of extended air conditioning and heating (often a substantial increase in many addition projects).

 Give my office a call today and we’ll schedule you for a free estimate to build a new addition or do any other major remodeling work on your home. 

Call (818) 548-8760 for your free estimate.