A simple home addition could give your family more room to relax, play, and enjoy time with one another. However, before you break ground on the next project, it’s a good idea to think carefully about what you are looking for. Here are a few aspects you should consider before starting a home addition. 

3 Considerations to Make Before Home Additions

1. Available Space

While it can be easy to imagine a smaller yard and a larger home, many cities have regulations about where the home can sit on the lot, which can impact the opportunity for additions.

For instance, many cities don’t allow homeowners to build within 20 feet of the front of their property or 15 feet from the back property line to the house, restricting your options. Before you make any changes to the size of your home, check city ordinances. 

2. Layout Needs 

Think about where you tend to need more space during the day, and if a home addition would improve your layout. For instance, if your family likes to enjoy breakfast together in the morning, adding onto your kitchen to expand the area could help the room to feel more open.

Think about any layout concerns you have with the home, and consider if an addition is necessary, or if a simple remodel could help. 

3. Impacts on Home Value

Adding onto some parts of your home may be more cost-effective than others since the ROI for additions can vary from room to room. For instance, adding a second story addition to a rambler typically provides a 65% return on your initial investment, while adding a bathroom offers an average of about 53%.

However, returns can vary from place to place and from project to project. Talk with your remodeling contractor and a real estate agent if you are thinking about an addition to boost your home value. 

When you are ready with ideas about your home addition or remodel, turn to Appalachian Contracting Services in Dahlonega, GA. Since their inception more than 32 years ago, this trusted team of fully licensed and insured professional contractors has been helping with everything from bathroom remodels to home additions and whole-house renovations. Learn more about how they can help by visiting their website or by giving their office a call at (706) 864-8777.