When your personal situation changes and the home you’re currently living in does not have enough space to accommodate your needs, you have a few options. You can build a new home, buy a larger one or add additional rooms to your existing home. In many cases, adding a room is the best option because you can stay in the same location and still have the space you need. However, you can’t just start building onto your existing home without careful planning.

There are many things that you need to consider first, which is why hiring an interior designer to oversee the project is in your best interest. A professional designer has the experience to know what procedures to follow and how to avoid many of the common problems associated with this type of interior design project. He can also go over the details involved to help you determine if this is the right option for you.

Things to Consider When Adding a Room to Your Home

Before you can determine if adding a room or rooms to your home is the right option for you, it’s important to go over all the details first. You want to make sure adding this extra space is actually beneficial in order to justify the cost of the construction.

Here are some of the most important things to consider before adding an additional room to your home:

• How much extra space do you need inside the home? Will adding one or two rooms give you the space you need to live comfortably? If not, finding a larger home may be your best option.
• Do you have somewhere else to live while your home is under construction? It would be difficult to maintain a stable routine if you’re living in the home while the construction is taking place.
• Do you have enough outside space to add a room to your house? If the outside space is already limited, this might not be a good option.
• Do you have the budget for this type of remodeling project and have you allowed extra in case of an emergency? You never know what unexpected problems might arise during the construction phrase, so it’s always best to be prepared.

Our professional designers can go over all the details with you and help you determine if this is the right option for you. If you decide to go ahead with the project after careful consideration, our services include everything from the concept development stage to supervising and coordinating the entire project.

Building Permits and Inspections

Before you can begin your remodeling project, you’ll need to acquire the proper building permits. You can’t simply hire a contractor and start building. Once the project is underway, you’ll need to meet all of the state and federal rules and regulations that apply to building or adding onto an existing structure.

A state official will need to inspect the property during different stages of the construction and again once the job is complete. This is to ensure the wiring, plumbing and the structure itself meets state and federal regulations.

We are familiar with the rules and regulations pertaining to making changes to your existing home. Our experts can obtain all of the building permits required and handle all of the inspections for you so you don’t have to worry with the details. Give us a call today to get started!