subject: Things to Consider Before Commissioning A Room Addition [print this page] Things to Consider Before Commissioning A Room Addition
In theory the addition of a completely new room onto your home seems like the perfect solution to any space shortage problems you may have. Indeed it often is, but there are several things that have to be carefully considered and planned out when undertaking as big a remodeling project as this.
Have You Exhausted All the Other Options?
A room addition we can't stress it enough is a big job. Before you commission one are you sure you've exhausted all your other options? Have you considered a basement remodel or an attic renovation to solve your current lack of space dilemma?
Get the Right Contractor
Yes, we always say this, but particularly with a room addition thoroughly researching the professionals you work with is even more crucial than with any other home improvement project.
If the painter you hired does a rotten job it's frustrating, it's annoying, but you can hire another painter to put the work right fairly quickly, it's not the end of the world.
On the other hand if a less than wonderful contractor knocks out the wrong wall as he prepares to build your brand new room and oops! the ceiling falls down too then it is a much bigger deal.
Don't Get Three Estimates
Hold on, you are thinking, you guys at Renovation Experts are always advising that we homeowners get at least three different estimates. And you are correct. But, when it comes to a big project like a room addition, you need to double that amount, at least.
Understand That You Are Building a Mini House
Most real room addition projects are pretty much like building a whole new mini sized house.
That means all the people you need to build a new home will likely be involved again. You'll need foundations, footers, framing, zoning, permitting, HVAC, flooring, plumbing, electrical, new windows. This really is a big undertaking. Ask yourself if you are really ready for it.
