4 Questions to ask when planning an ADDITION

Are you thinking of adding onto your home or are you needing more space? Here are 4 Questions you should ask when planning an ADDITION.

1) Will the addition add value to your home?

Additions should have amenities that are highly sought after in your area. Popular additions you will see returns on your home are Master Suite Upstairs, Mater Suite Only, Bathroom and Sunroom.

2) Are there any zoning restrictions?

Most municipalities have regulations about what you can build and where. Check with your local building department before beginning your project.

3) How will your addition tie into your house style?

Considerations: how will the roofline connect to the house, how will it complement the style of the home, etc.

4) How much do you plan to spend on your addition?

Here are average project costs for addition jobs, from Remodeling magazine’s 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report:

Bathroom Addition: $40,710

Upscale Bathroom Addition: $78,409

Family Room Addition: $85,740

Garage Addition: $60,608

Upscale Garage Addition: $90,053

Master Suite Addition: $108,090

Upscale Master Suite Addition: $232,062

Sunroom Addition: $75,224

Two Story Addition: $165,243

Home additions you may want to consider include:

Bedroom

Second Story

In-Law Apartment

Bonus Room

Garage

Two Story Extension

Dormer

Sunroom

Family Room

Garage Conversion

Porch

Deck

Kitchen

Bathroom

Room Over Garage

Finish Basement

Mudroom

Enclosed Back Patio

Finish Attic

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