The saying goes “Two moves equal a house fire.” The reason for this being that moving tends to cause damage to your property, lost items, sometimes sentimental items and irreplaceable memorabilia. Along with the damage and loss of property there is the expense and hassle involved with moving. It is arguably the far better option to just add on to the home you are living in and avoid the headache and possible heartache of lost memories and sentimental items. Not only is an addition a less expensive proposition it is also a great way to increase the value of your home. If you are looking at your home with an eye for expanding now is a perfect time.
With everything that goes into a remodeling and home addition it might seem overwhelming but this is why most homeowners bring in a qualified general contractor. Having a “maestro” to coordinate the various crews can relieve the stress and headache while you watching your new space come together. To simplify the entire process, here are some tips to help you manage your side of the project.
Keep on Dreaming – Too many homeowners come up with exactly what they think they want, they set the design and move forward with it. While that’s great if you know what you want. do you really know what you want? Take the time to make a real wish list of what you would love in an addition.
Sure it is a great idea to identify the problem areas in your home (like this window over here covered in aluminum tape) and fixing and repairing these things. Don’t stop there however. Sit down and list off the things that you and your family really would love to have. You might not end up doing all of them for whatever reason but it is a great grab bag of ideas to help you enhance and revalue your home.
Keep Up on Rules for Construction – With any kind of major update – and even minor updates on your home – you need to know the legal requirements. In many cases it’s as simple as ensuring that you stick a bright permit on your home in easy view. In other cases, such as with an addition, you need to know local codes and regulations such as setback codes (how close your home can be to boundaries), zoning laws and height restrictions. Do your homework and discuss the requirements with your local contractor.
Stay Flexible – When you’re planning and designing your new home addition, you need to stay open to changes. Watch any home improvement show likes Holmes on Homes and you’ll see these professional builders changing plans as they go. Sometimes a design doesn’t quite work, or obscures sight and light lights as the building starts. Stay open to change while planning and you’ll reduce potential headaches and stress later on.
Remodel with the Roof in Mind – Adding an addition to the home means there will also be an addition to your roof. Keep in mind how the addition will intersect with the existing roof on your home and if the tiles/shingles/materials can be matched. If it has been a while since your roof got some attention then this is a good time for an inspection and to consider an update there as well.
Expand Efficiently – You can sometimes move walls around or remove extra closets so that you can get a bit more space without having to build it all onto the outside. This can bring the costs down a little bit if there isn’t too much reconfiguring required. Repurposing part of an existing space to add on to the gain from the addition can be a good way to make your home more efficient for less cost.
Now you can get the Home Additions Virginia of your dreams with plans following your designs closely. Paragon Remodeling will provide you with a skilled contractor ready to get your project moving, be it a new home addition or Basement Remodeling Washington DC. Paragon Remodeling – 8000 Towers Crescent Drive – Vienna VA 22182
