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Building a home addition - advice needed
Posted on 6/30/16 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 6/30/16 at 5:57 pm
We are looking to build a master bedroom suite on to our existing ranch style house build in the mid 1950's... central Houston. I know I've seen multiple, informative threads on the topic, but I never took the time to bookmark them. Does anyone have any tips, tricks, pitfalls and nightmare stories to share?
We're considering contractors that will deliver turn-key service... from engineering and structural through the build process and interior design - would appreciate if anyone has recommendations or know of any that I should avoid.
We're considering contractors that will deliver turn-key service... from engineering and structural through the build process and interior design - would appreciate if anyone has recommendations or know of any that I should avoid.
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Posted on 7/1/16 at 7:45 am to sneakytiger
Turn-key will be less headache than subbing it out yourself and it will give you one point of contact in case you aren't happy about something during the process.
When you are interviewing/soliciting bids from contractors be sure to actually check up on their licenses, bonding, insurance and references. Get you a lawyer to read over the construction contract. If you aren't borrowing the money then get an inspector to come out at critical junctions (rough in plumbing, slab pour, wiring, etc) to double check.
99% of the contractors you talk to will do everything in their power to take care of you but just like any other thing that you sink a lot of money into, a warranty and being sure of the quality are important.
When you are interviewing/soliciting bids from contractors be sure to actually check up on their licenses, bonding, insurance and references. Get you a lawyer to read over the construction contract. If you aren't borrowing the money then get an inspector to come out at critical junctions (rough in plumbing, slab pour, wiring, etc) to double check.
99% of the contractors you talk to will do everything in their power to take care of you but just like any other thing that you sink a lot of money into, a warranty and being sure of the quality are important.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:10 am to sneakytiger
If you're getting a construction/rehab loan for the project let me know, I work on those in the Houston area.
If you are not getting a loan like Jamal said make sure you get your own inspections done throughout the process.
Hope it goes smoothly for you.
If you are not getting a loan like Jamal said make sure you get your own inspections done throughout the process.
Hope it goes smoothly for you.Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:34 am to HYDRebs
I'm paying cash so that is sound advice on a 3rd party inspector. Thanks!
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:40 pm to JamalSanders
Any advice for how to ask for the bid to be presented or what I should expect?
Posted on 7/1/16 at 11:43 pm to sneakytiger
1. Go ahead and reroof the entire roof once the addition is ready - the patchwork will look like crap.
2. Check the A/C situation carefully - don't overbuy if you need another unit.
3. Be sure to spray the new foundation for termites and get a new termite inspection.
4. Check with your insurance company and ensure you have the coverage you need during construction.
5. Try to have the port-a-John dropped off somewhere other than the front lawn.
6. Look for a place for the dumpster that won't ruin existing concrete or grass
7. Pay subs with cold beer on Friday afternoon
8. Get anything of value out of the house / garage.
9. Make sure you understand how the addition will impact rain drainage / run off - will you need gutters?
10. Matching brick will be easier than you think (was for us)
11. Budget for landscaping / sprinkler system around the house / new build - I sorta forgot about that.
12. Adding on a bedroom - put a nice portico area on it so you can make coffee for you and the Mrs and enjoy nice spring and fall morning together.
13. Have plenty of space for a gun safe close to the bedroom -
14. Make sure the addition can't be seen from the living are or other areas of your house if the door is open.
15. I added blown in insulation on my addition - wish I would not have done that.
16. Make sure you get an additional roof ventilator over the new space - non electric
17. Your security company will add on the new hard ware for free if you threaten to leave them for a new company.
18. Whatever the time table - add 3 weeks.
2. Check the A/C situation carefully - don't overbuy if you need another unit.
3. Be sure to spray the new foundation for termites and get a new termite inspection.
4. Check with your insurance company and ensure you have the coverage you need during construction.
5. Try to have the port-a-John dropped off somewhere other than the front lawn.
6. Look for a place for the dumpster that won't ruin existing concrete or grass
7. Pay subs with cold beer on Friday afternoon
8. Get anything of value out of the house / garage.
9. Make sure you understand how the addition will impact rain drainage / run off - will you need gutters?
10. Matching brick will be easier than you think (was for us)
11. Budget for landscaping / sprinkler system around the house / new build - I sorta forgot about that.
12. Adding on a bedroom - put a nice portico area on it so you can make coffee for you and the Mrs and enjoy nice spring and fall morning together.
13. Have plenty of space for a gun safe close to the bedroom -
14. Make sure the addition can't be seen from the living are or other areas of your house if the door is open.
15. I added blown in insulation on my addition - wish I would not have done that.
16. Make sure you get an additional roof ventilator over the new space - non electric
17. Your security company will add on the new hard ware for free if you threaten to leave them for a new company.
18. Whatever the time table - add 3 weeks.
Posted on 7/2/16 at 4:47 am to KillTheGophers
Solid advice.
Especially #7 lol
Especially #7 lol
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:58 pm to KillTheGophers
Good stuff... keeping it coming. Roof is two years old as is the AC.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 7:15 pm to KillTheGophers
quote:
15. I added blown in insulation on my addition - wish I would not have done that.
This the spray foam? You not like it?
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