Whether you’re welcoming a new baby into the family or want to transform your current house into your dream home, there are many reasons to consider a home addition. However, before spending money and time to work with a general contractor, make sure that a home addition is the right option for your property and lifestyle. Before breaking ground on the project, ask yourself these questions.

3 Questions to Consider Before Pursuing a Home Addition

1. Can I Get What I Want for Less?

Building another room or wing for the house may be the only way to add a guest room or a study for your spouse. However, if you’re simply looking for some added space, there are other options to consider. Finishing the basement or attic could max out your living space, and a bump-out—an addition that hangs from the side of a home without affecting the roof or foundation—could become a walk-in closet or bathroom extension. Sometimes, all you need is smarter storage solutions to feel less cramped. Make sure to broach these topics with a general contractor who can lay out all the options.

2. Will the Home Addition Match the Rest of the House?

If you live in a historical or uniquely constructed home, it may be hard to craft a home addition that looks like it has been there all along. For example, slight differences in brickwork, stonework, siding slats, and windows could make an extra room stick out like a sore thumb. Before committing to an addition, ask your general contractor if the extension can be made to look like it fits in with the property as a whole. If not, you may have to embrace the contrast of old-world and contemporary—or refinish the exterior of the entire house.

3. Will It Fit in With the Neighborhood?

If your home is already on the larger side, an addition could make it stand out in the neighborhood. Not only could you potentially face issues from neighbors and the community board or homeowners association, but it might also make it harder to sell. Before moving forward with a home addition, make sure that the amount of space you need will be sought-after by future buyers and that they’ll be willing to pay more for the added square footage. Otherwise, you might have to lower the selling price of the property, losing any potential return on investment.

 

If you’d like to speak with a general contractor about the options, get in touch with JG Contracting of Aurora, CO. They have experience with both residential and commercial properties and can help you decide whether a home addition is right for your house. To learn more about their construction skills, visit the website. You can also call (303) 551-3379 to schedule a free estimate.