Additions & Remodels

Home additions such as adding a garage, provide enough extra space so moving is no longer necessary. Building an addition isn't reserved for only the bravest homeowners. Yes, it does take great care when it's time to hire a contractor and patience during the entire process but if you can own a home then you can take on a home addition.

One of the strongest reasons to begin building an addition is to improve a homeowner's property, thus adding to his overall quality of life. Maybe you love your current home but have just outgrown it. A home addition can be the answer. You can stay in the neighborhood you fell in love with and still have the much longed for space. Home additions are less expensive than selling your home, buying a new house and moving. Another cost-effective advantage of this type of home improvement involves resale. When it comes time to sell a home sellers have added on to, they will typically recoup most, if not all of the money from a moderately appointed addition. Whether it's adding a garage or building a simple bump out, the money and effort put into an addition is a sound investment. Building an addition also give owners creative freedom to enjoy selecting designs and finishes for their new part of the home. When you hire a contractor, you can work with him to ensure the project turns out as you envisioned.

Home additions are not for the handy homeowner. Set your project up for success by first taking the time to hire a contractor. Get recommendations from people you trust like SimonHouses.com. We have a great network of contractors throughout Hampton Roads that have extensive experience building home additions. And before you hire a contractor, be sure to get references and check out additions the company has completed. For example, if you're adding a garage, get job site addresses where you can see what garages this crew has built.

Homeowners should be aware of a few items before jumping into building an addition. Prepare for increased utility bills, added insurance and higher property taxes. Cleaning will take longer or cost more if a service is used. Yard loss may be inevitable for many types of home additions where contractors cannot build up and must build out. When homeowners hire a contractor, they may like him but this relationship can get tested as months drag on and unexpected costs arise. Can you take the emotional strain of living with hammering five days a week for however long it takes to complete the addition? Budget is also a factor. Additions tend to be pricier than new home construction. Costs rise steeply when zoning problems or architectural dilemmas must be solved. A normal addition may start out at roughly $150 per square foot. If you want to add 300 more square feet, that's at least $45,000.

Homeowners wanting home additions seek extra space in their homes for different reasons. Want a sunroom to enjoy the morning sunlight from the East? Want a family room for a less formal space the whole gang can fit into when watching the game? Maybe adding a garage has been on that to-do list before winter comes. Whatever your reasons, you can get what you want by building an addition. Consider some of the more popular types of home additions:

Decide whether or not adding on is for you, then floor it for a future addition. Plan out your project, hire a contractor and you're on your way to adding a garage or whatever home addition you've been wanting.

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