require months of a home being in upheaval.
If the renovations are particularly
extensive, homeowners may need
to temporarily move out of the space.
Electrical, plumbing and HVAC must
be considered, and drywall and fi nishing
the interior are some of the last
steps to make the room habitable.
• Demolition: Adding a room may
involve taking down walls or modifying
existing spaces, necessitating hiring
a dumpster to remove debris. This
is an added consideration and expense.
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What to Expect of a Room Addition Project
Putting an addition on a home is a complex process that will take time and money.
Such a project requires careful planning and consultation with an array of experts.
There are many reasons homeowners
consider adding a room
to their current homes. Some
outgrow an existing space, while others
take up new hobbies or have different
needs that were not apparent when
purchasing the home. Indeed, a room
addition can remedy a host of issues affecting
Those considering adding a room may
wonder what is involved in this type
of project. According to The Spruce,
no home improvement project is more
complicated or expensive than building
an addition. The National Association
of Realtors says building an
addition can cost between $90,000
and $270,000, depending on the size
and intended purpose of the room. An
addition structurally changes a home,
which requires the work of professionals
whether homeowners plan to build
upwards or outwards.
With so much to ponder when considering
what homeowners can expect of the
process.
• Design and planning: Homeowners
must determine the purpose behind
the addition and how it will integrate
with the existing home. A bedroom
design likely will be different from a
garage addition or family game room.
• Hire an engineer and contractor:
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An addition changes the footprint of
a home. Homeowners will require professional
contractors and structural
engineers/architects to properly design
the addition and ensure that it will not
compromise the existing structure. Detailed
architectural plans will be drawn
up considering the layout, size and integration
with the existing structure.
The home may require a new property
survey as well.
• Comply with building codes: The
project will have to meet with local
zoning regulations, building codes and
homeowners association rules.
• Timing involved: Adding a room
is a major overhaul of a space. It may
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