Room Additions - Which Direction?
When a family grows and room in the home becomes tight many homeowners begin thinking about getting a bigger house. This could include building new or just upgrading to a larger structure. However, there are a few obstacles and outright roadblocks to moving in addition to the move itself:
- Finding a larger home you like.
- Finding a larger home you like in the neighborhood you want.
- Selling your present home.
These are three very important considerations and all three have to be met before a successful upgrade can occur. Many people who want to upgrade find the home of their dreams in the perfect area only to have problems selling their own home. They go through months of carrying two mortgages or, in the worst case, lose their new home through financial woes. However, if you like the neighborhood you are in presently you might think about adding on to your existing home.
Adding On
The simplest way to add space to your present home is to add on to the side of the home. The only drawback is if you have the land space. In cities this may be difficult because there are restrictions to how close you can build to th property lines. To get a permit the city planning office would have to be shown how far the addition extends. If this stipulation is met then you are home free.
Going Up
Taking the roof off a home and going is not a straight-forward job. In this case the construction is not only costly and time-consuming it requires the complete uprooting of the occupants.
Going Down
Excavating for a basement can double your living space without destroying a perfectly-good roof, without taking up yard space or contravening height restrictions in a classic neighborhood.
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