Home Additions

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If you’re considering adding onto your home, you’re making a great real estate investment. Additions are the perfect alternative to uprooting your family and moving to an entirely new home just because you need more space.

Whether you’re just adding onto the size of your kitchen or you’re planning full additions like a brand new bathroom, deck, entertainment room, or entirely new second story, not only are you likely to gain your money back plus some when you sell your home, but additions also make life a little easier, especially when you have a growing family.

Additions are hard projects for do it yourselfers because it really takes a team of people to complete an addition safely. That’s why most people trust an expert contractor like Corvus Construction to complete their addition. Whether you’re working with a contractor or are building an addition to your home on your own, the following tips will help things go smoothly.

1. Get Professional Plans And Permits – Safety is the number one concern when it comes to additions, so make sure a professional contractor or architect creates or at least evaluates your plans. Get the necessary permits and safety inspections to ensure you protect your family and your new investment in your home.

2. Preparing Your Yard – While some home additions go “up” instead of going “out” into the yard, preparing your yard is important either way. Things will go smoother if you or your contractor’s crews don’t have to navigate through toys, grills, outdoor furniture, water hoses, parked boats, and more. You might also need to remove bushes, trees, or other landscaping to make room for your addition. Make a plan for securing your pets as well – so you don’t have to stop working on your addition to chase Skippy who just bolted out the open fence gate and down the street.

3. Plan For Debris – Additions are messy projects as you rip out walls, cabinets, doors, and even ceilings and roofs depending on your project. Plan ahead for debris by getting a dumpster delivered to your home or make another plan for debris collection and removal. You should also make a plan for protecting your floors, furniture, and belongings from construction debris by packing and moving things away from the construction area or hanging plastic sheeting from floor to ceiling to block any dust or debris.

4. Prepare For A Dysfunctional Home – Depending on the kind of addition, you may subject yourself to a dysfunctional home for quite a while. For example, if you’re adding onto your kitchen, you may be without a workable kitchen for days, weeks, or even months depending on the scope of your project. Plan for dysfunction so you’re ready for the duration of your project even if unexpected or unavoidable problems pop up.

Making an addition to your home is an exciting project that gives your old small home some wide open space and thrilling new potential. If you’d like to make an addition to your home and ensure the safety of your family while getting the job done fast, consider hiring an expert contractor like Corvus Construction.

Contact Us For A Free Estimate Today!

Give Corvus Construction a call at (206) 355-4981 if you’re in the Seattle area or toll-free at (877) CORVUS8 for a free home addition estimate. You can also contact us 24/7 by filling out our website contact form or send us an email directly at info@corvus-construction.com. Let Corvus Construction show you how we can give you the spacious home you want by simply making additions to the small home you have with a free estimate today.