A home addition can raise the value of your home and make your house a more serviceable, functional space for your family. Additions are a common home improvement project in Connecticut because of the high cost of real estate and the competitive real estate market.
Sometimes, homeowners need more space but can't find a large enough home in the community where they want to live. Building an addition allows homeowners to stay in their house and enjoy a roomier, more comfortable lifestyle.
When you're working with an experienced residential contractor like Litchfield Builders, you can expect a high level of customer service, excellent communication, transparent billing practices, a thorough contract, and more. Knowing what to expect during a home addition from Litchfield Builders can help you get started.
Some homeowners have needs that would be better served by an architect, and some homeowners want the high level of service that they can receive from an architect. However, not all home additions require an architect. If your project requires services from an architect, the team at Litchfield Builders can help you find an architect that will meet your particular needs. Before making a referral, we'll take into consideration the architect's experience, specialties, style and more.
Home additions can take a while, but just how long depends on the project itself. At a minimum, home additions take about four months. Some additions can take up to a year, depending on the size of the addition, how long the design process takes, whether you're working with an architect, and so on. When you meet with a representative from Litchfield Builders, we'll be able to provide an estimated amount of time for your particular project.
Home additions do involve some disturbance to the yard. In your contract, we'll insert plans to regrade your lawn if it's needed, then bind and reseed your sod. Litchfield Builders isn't a landscaping company, so if you need more landscaping help, we'll be happy to refer you to a reputable landscaping company.
We rarely get noise complaints about the work we do. However, it may be a good idea to communicate with your neighbors before work begins, so your neighbors will know what to expect.
Getting a survey helps ensure that your home addition will be built on your side of the property line, which can help you avoid expensive problems in the future.
About half of the home additions we build require a survey. If the addition is going to come close to the edge of your property, plan to get a survey. Most of the time, surveys are only required for permitting purposes if the addition is going to come close to the edge of the property line. We'll tell you if you need a survey during your initial consultation.
A permit is required in order to build a home addition in Connecticut. While permit applications are not typically denied by the permitting office, if the addition will be problematic with your zoning department, the permit may not be approved. We'll be able to tell you if your home addition presents a zoning problem, so you can avoid unnecessary delays in your home addition project.
If you live in a historic home, it's best to work with a contractor that has experience working with historic properties. Working with Litchfield Builders, we can show you pictures of our projects on historic properties.
A design retainer is a cost to design your home addition project. When Litchfield Builders designs your home addition, we'll charge a design retainer to finish the work. We charge a small sum for design because the home design requires the services of an expert.
Costs vary. Plan to spend approximately $250 per affected square foot. We'll give you a closer estimate after coming to your home.
We want you to feel informed during your home improvement project. For more information about how to hire the right builder or contractor for your home upgrade, download our free guide How to Choose a Professional Home Remodeling Contractor.