You bought your first home 10 years ago thinking to yourself, “this is the perfect home for me!” Since then, you’ve gotten married and experienced the joy of welcoming a child into the world. Unfortunately, though, that 2 bedroom bachelor bad is now starting to feel a little bit cramped when your in-laws come to visit. You’re considering building an addition to your home – but where to start? When considering additions, you want to ask yourself some questions. Figuring out what you want is the most important part of the addition process.
Do I want to build up, down, or out?
All of these options have benefits and drawbacks. Building down tends to be pretty difficult because you already have the foundation of your home. A basement can cause problems if it’s not properly built. Figuring out which direction you want to build should be considered based on space, utility, and local building codes. Consider carefully before you decide which way you plan to build and whether you want to move rooms or simply add them on.
How much space do I really want to add?
If you’re building on, it’s probably because you didn’t plan to need as much space as you ended up needing in your home. Remember that this can (and probably will) happen again. When you’re considering an addition, think about the future. Going bigger will benefit you more than not building enough and having to add on in the long run. If you build more space, you’re almost guaranteed to use it.
Am I trying to add resale value?
If that’s the case, you’ll want to talk to someone about the best ways to add resale value when putting on an addition. Most additions will bump the price of your house up, but some may not be worth the money you put in. Find out the best tips to for adding value at a low cost to you. This way you’ll still get something out of putting an addition on your home while you’re there, and it’ll pay off for you when you’re ready to sell.
When you’re ready to plan your addition, you should talk to someone who knows all about adding on to homes. At Cedar Square Homes, we focus on building custom homes, custom additions, and home improvements. We can help you work within a budget and still get what you’re looking for in an addition. To get more information about home additions or custom homes, contact us today at 410-987-9771 or visit the website.