Custom Home Additions
Transforming your beloved home into a space that meets your evolving needs is a wonderful journey. Whether you're looking to add bedrooms, expand your kitchen, create more living space, or establish a home office, home additions allow you to continue cherishing your current residence. Our efficient and transparent process for new home additions ensures that your vision becomes a reality while maintaining the essence of what you love about your home.
The Process
Discover our 4-step process for custom home renovations. By following these well-defined steps, you can ensure that your project runs smoothly, efficiently, and without any surprises. Let us guide you through each phase, making your home addition experience seamless and enjoyable.
Free Consult
The first step in your home addition journey is to schedule your free in-home consultation with the builder. This meeting is crucial for defining the scope of work and distinguishing your wants from your needs, as well identifying your must-haves. By planning ahead and establishing a clear vision, you can save both time and money throughout the process. Additionally, this consultation is an excellent opportunity to assess the potential contractor—consider whether you get along, if they listen to your ideas, and if they truly understand your vision, as you will be collaborating with them for an extended period.
Set The Budget
Setting a budget is a crucial second step in any project, as it lays the foundation for what’s achievable. Initial pricing often revolves around a "price per square foot" metric, can be somewhat vague and may not account for various factors like site development costs or unexpected issues that arise when renovating a home. However, by establishing a budget early on, you empower your contractor and designers to provide informed advice, helping you determine whether your aspirations align with your financial reality. This proactive approach ensures that your dreams can be realistically tailored to fit within your budget constraints.
Design The Plans
Step 3 in your home addition is to hire a designer or draftsman to create the structural building plans and determine the finishes. This step is crucial, as having a detailed set of plans ensures that every aspect of your project is well thought out before moving forward. A skilled designer will not only bring your vision to life but will also keep your budget in mind, helping make informed decisions that align with your financial goals. Investing time and resources in this phase will ultimately lead to a smoother construction process and a more successful outcome.
Send For Tender
Once the finalized plans and finishes are complete, we send them out for tender to all necessary subtrades. This step is crucial as it enables us to create a comprehensive budget based on actualized plans. By doing so, we ensure an accurate allocation for each aspect of the job, allowing us to remain on budget and maintain a clear picture of what lies ahead. This meticulous approach helps us manage expectations and deliver a successful project.