Is A Room Addition Right for Your Home?

1. Is A Room Addition Right for Your Home?

2. If you’re wanting to make your home bigger without completely rebuilding it, a room addition could be the ideal solution. From small bump-out projects to multi-room additions, adding onto your home is always a sound investment, and can help you live in the home you love, for longer. That said, it’s important to think carefully about the type of room addition you choose, especially if you’re trying to improve the resale value of your home. There may be a lot to think about, but by considering all of the questions below, you can make an informed decision as to whether a room addition is the right choice for your home:

3. Will I be able to afford a room addition? There are a whole bunch of variables that can affect the answer to this question, and ultimately, the extent of the addition project and what exactly you want to add to the room(s) will determine the overall cost. As with any type of construction project, the bigger it is, the more it will cost, but you may find that contractors are able to give you competitive estimates that enable you to fulfil your room addition criteria within your budget.

4. You might want to go down the DIY route and do a lot of the work yourself to try and save money, but this is really only recommended if you have the necessary skills and time to devote to getting it right, otherwise, any mistakes that you’re inevitably going to make, could cost you dearly and more than you would have paid a general contractor! If your budget is limited, you’ll need to think carefully about what room you want to add that will really make a difference not just to your home, but to your life. If two rooms are out of the question, think about whether you’d benefit most from an extra bedroom, additional bathroom or a kitchen extension.

5. Should I hire a general contractor? Unless you’re a skilled builder, engineer or architect, carrying out an addition project yourself is asking for trouble, and you only have yourself to blame if it all goes wrong! While you might be able to do some elements of the room addition yourself, such as painting and decorating, most aspects are best left to the experts, and if you can’t afford a professional general contractor, a room addition might not be the best idea.

6. Will I be able to get the relevant permission? This question should actually be answered well in advance of searching for a general contractor and drawing up plans. Once you’ve found a local construction company that seem experienced and reputable based upon your research, engage with them and ask if they can visit your home to discuss your needs and whether they’re feasible. They should be able to find out whether you need special permission from a relevant building authority to add an extra room to your home, and can save you the trouble of trying to find out yourself.

7. Knowing whether a room addition is right for your home may not be an easy decision to make, but armed with the right information and advice from an experienced construction firm, you can make an informed decision for all the right reasons. For answers to all your room addition queries, reach out to a local construction company who specialize in such projects.

8. RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive general contractor and room addition contractor in Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both commercial and residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for home additions in Queens NY or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.