Building a home addition isn’t something to be taken lightly. You’ll have to find a contractor you can trust and consider other factors that could affect you and your family. Here are a few points to discuss with your building contractor before starting construction. 

3 Important Aspects of Planning a Home Addition

1. Timetable

The timetable for constructing a home addition can be hard to predict. Even though your building contractor may be giving you the most truthful, transparent assessment of the work they can do, there are usually setbacks and delays. It’s best to schedule the construction of a home addition for a time when you can handle such complications. 

2. Inconvenience 

Depending on where the addition is being built, inconvenience can be a major factor. For instance, will the construction impact your kitchen for three months? Will you lose use of one of your bathrooms? You also need to consider noise, dust, and exposure to the elements. You may think that you don’t mind using a kitchen that’s half under construction, but you don’t want to wind up making breakfast in the rain. The house could also be exposed to bugs or animals. You should bring up these factors when you discuss the addition with your building contractor. 

3. Home Design Integration

One of the most important considerations is to make sure the new addition matches the design of the rest of the house. It might be advisable to hire a design professional to help draw up the plans. Integrating the old style of the house with the new addition is more complicated than matching architectural styles. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will need to correspond, as well as roof and floor elevations. Hiring a professional can spare you and your contractor a lot of headaches. 

If you’re interested in a contractor that specializes in new home construction and personalized home additions, take a look at Carlson Homes in Hilo, HI. They are a full-service home design company with a staff of experienced general contractors and home builders that can elevate your building plans, creating your perfect custom home design. For more information, call (808) 933-3077 or visit them online today.