Home additions offer a wonderful variety of applications. Whether you are expanding your family, have older loved ones moving in, dream of a bigger kitchen or master bath, or desire fitness and media centers, there are several tasks to complete first. These preparation tips streamline the process to save time, money, and stress.

What Should I Do to Prepare for My Home Addition?

Determine a Budget

Make a list of home addition must-have features, such as a sit-down shower for an in-law suite or an island for your kitchen expansion. Research and compare the projects’ costs while also determining if you need extra funds — such as a line of credit from your bank or a home equity loan. If you do require a loan, calculate a repayment plan that you can manage.

Hire Home Remodeling Contractors

Find a reputable home remodeling contractor by reading reviews and testimonials and asking friends and family for references. Inquire about licensing and insurance during contractor interviews and whether any subcontractors who work for the company are also licensed and insured.

Consider working with a home remodeling company offering design services so you do not have to hire a separate architect or service. Compare your budget estimates with the contractors’ and talk about the project timeline in light of the weather and home addition scale.

Contact the Appropriate Municipalities & Associations

Contact your local neighborhood associations and county governments to ensure your home addition meets all zoning laws. Obtain your building and zoning permits before you start so your project doesn’t get shut down for weeks or months. Building and zoning guidelines typically vary by county but make certain home additions and similar projects do not cross property boundaries, interfere with utility lines, or cause any other problems.

Remember to Breathe

Focus on what’s exciting and beneficial about your home addition, and remember delays are inevitably part of the process — whether due to weather, a lack of materials, or any other reason. As long as you do your new construction research and work with a trustworthy and efficient team, you should not encounter many issues. Let your neighbors know you are building, and try to schedule the job when most people are at work to save yourself from complaints — and more stress.

Zdon Builders provides homeowners throughout Middlesex County, CT, with the perfect home additions and other improvements that continue to lead the industry. A trusted home remodeling company for over 35 years, these builders and designers work with you through every remodeling step to create something unique to your style and function preferences. Call (860) 227-4127 today to start your home addition journey, or learn more about the contractors online.