Could A Modest Addition Give You The Extra Space You Need?

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Could A Modest Addition Give You The Extra Space
You Need?
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• Space is often an issue for growing households,
  and sometimes, all it takes is the addition of
  one new family member (human or otherwise!) to
  make a home feel cramped and like youre all
  living on top of one another. This is when a home
  addition can be such a great idea, and they dont
  have to be huge and mega expensive, either. By
  adding a few square feet to your existing home
  you dont have the expense, inconvenience and
  stress of having to move, and when the job is
  done well, it can help increase the value of your
  home, too.

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• Here are a few things to think about when
  planning to add a modest addition to your home
• Consider your needs and priorities
• Before starting any kind of addition project,
  its important to carefully consider the space
  that you currently have, and what you would like
  to change in order to meet your needs. Clear
  goals can help when planning and budgeting for a
  modest addition.

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• Should you add on or remodel?
• Once youve identified your needs, think about
  whether an addition or a remodel would work best
  for you. Could remodeling give you the space you
  need without having to add any square feet, or
  would that simply give you a nicer looking home
  thats still cramped?
• By adding on to your home, you can get the extra
  square footage you need, but it could cost
  significantly more than a remodel, depending on
  its size.
• Remodels can be effective provided the existing
  square footage is creatively adapted to make more
  space, and if changes to infrastructure, plumbing
  or electrics are required, a remodel could come
  in at a similar cost to an addition.

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• Choosing the right kind of addition
• Below is a list of some of the most popular types
  of home addition
• Second story
• Giving you more space without you having to
  increase the footprint of your home, you could
  add another bedroom or master suite over a
  certain part of your home, or add an entire new
  floor. Roof dormers are also a popular way of
  expanding a space without big changes needing to
  be made to the floorplan.

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• Bump-outs
• A lot easier to build and a lot less invasive
  than adding a full extension on to your home,
  small bump-out additions typically give enough
  space for extra storage such as a walk-in closet,
  or a bigger bathroom, for example.
• Attached accessory dwelling unit
• ADUs can be anywhere in the home, but are often
  added above garages, or involve garages being
  converted into self-contained living spaces. Some
  families use them for their own purposes, while
  others rent them out for the extra income.

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• If your home is feeling as if there isnt quite
  enough room for everyone to live comfortably in
  it and enjoy their own personal space, your
  thoughts might automatically turn to relocating,
  and moving into a bigger home. But, with some
  careful planning and budgeting, a modest home
  addition could prove to be the more convenient,
  affordable and practical solution. Provided you
  take the time to consider all of your options,
  and seek guidance from a local construction
  company who have plenty of experience with home
  additions, you could enhance the space in your
  home with minimal effort, and continue living
  there comfortably for many more years to come.

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  fully inclusive general contractors in Queens,
  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
  and apartment renovation in Queens NY 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 Queens general contractors 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.