Is A Room Addition Right for Your Home?

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Is A Room Addition Right for Your Home?
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• If youre 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, its important to think carefully
  about the type of room addition you choose,
  especially if youre 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

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• 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.

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• 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
  youre inevitably going to make, could cost you
  dearly and more than you would have paid a
  general contractor!
• If your budget is limited, youll 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 youd benefit
  most from an extra bedroom, additional bathroom
  or a kitchen extension.

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• Should I hire a general contractor?
• Unless youre 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 cant afford a professional
  general contractor, a room addition might not be
  the best idea.

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• 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 youve 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 theyre 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.