Some Points to Remember for Home Additions

When you have architect-designed home additions that have been approved for construction, you’ll definitely be looking for a builder to begin the job. For many people, adding a floor to their home is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make. And hiring the right builder can actually make all the difference by providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for getting a larger space.

So read on to maximize the success of your home improvement project and avoid unnecessary pitfalls. There are several factors that govern errors and help you achieve a good final result:

· Stay limited to your budget – After proper consultation, you should have been given a rough estimate of the construction cost which will be used as the basis for the project budget. While this is generally a good starting point, each home renovation project has different requirements and you don’t want to have to pay additional costs that weren’t included in the price.

Avoid Construction Delays and Check for Poor Quality – The nature of construction differs for first floor home additions, using different techniques and systems than those required for new home construction or ground floor extensions . In such cases, do not compromise on quality.

For quality control, check with your local fair trade department for builder’s qualification. Try to take advantage of the services of a builder who has won awards for home expansion projects. Get feedback from past customers or review customer testimonials. Try asking the builder about the quality control systems they use.

· Manage construction issues during the process: In this process, you will likely assign a construction supervisor who will oversee the commercial contractors working on your project. Their role is to ensure construction time management and quality control during construction.

Make sure the supervisor visits the site daily during construction and also keeps you fully informed of the progress. Always have a 24/7 contact number for your builder handy in case of an emergency, such as storm damage, etc., during construction. Try to get alternate contact numbers in case you cannot reach your construction supervisor.

Since the roof area and parts of the ground floor will be converted to a construction site, you must also ensure the protection of your belongings.