Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the perfect home? In today’s market you may have settled on a house that didn’t perfectly fit your needs. Or perhaps what was the perfect home 10 years ago is now not quite meeting the demands of your growing family. With a few modifications any home can become a great fit!
Here at JC Cornerstone Builders, we start with a consultation to determine what you are looking for in a home. If more space Is what you desire, you may want to consider adding onto your existing home. Every home addition project is unique and may come with limitations that can influence the addition. We will need to consider property lines, the current layout of your home, your goals, and budget.
The Benefits of Home Additions:
- Enhanced living area
- Boosts property value
- Increased home satisfaction
Types of Home Additions:
Building an additional floor: This can often be the most effective way to add extra space to your home and can significantly increase the resale value. To ensure that your home can handle a second floor, we will enlist the help of an architect to inspect the structural integrity of your home. Once complete we can then start the process of designing plans.
Finishing your basement: One of the most common ways to create additional space in a house is to turn the basement into a livable space. You can use this extra space as an In-law suite, a home office, a wet-bar, or an entertainment area.
Turning your porch into a sunroom: If you find yourself spending a lot of time on your porch in the summer but not in the winter months; you may want to consider enclosing the space for year-round entertaining.
Finishing your attic: You may be able to change your dusty old attic into a comfortable living space. Some requirements of finishing your attic include ensuring at least half of the ceiling reaches seven feet, a stairway that connects the attic to the rest of your home, and a secondary exit in case of fire. Finished attics can be excellent game rooms and guest rooms.
Add an extension to the side, front, or back of your home: Side and back home extensions are the most common. Front extensions are less common, and you will need to check to see if your city and neighborhood allows for them. We will work with you on planning the best home extension to guarantee the design is compatible with your current home layout.
Building cantilever additions: Cantilevers, also called bump-out additions or room additions, are small extensions of rooms which are supported by joists and internal structures. They usually vary in size, from as small as 2 feet to as large as 10 feet. Cantilever additions can add space for a walk-in closet, kitchen pantry, or a separate master bathroom and shower.
Once we have determined what type of home addition will best fit your needs, we will consult with an architect to prepare a seamlessly integrated design. We will work with you in every step of the process to ensure that the design is personalized to fit your needs.
When your plans are complete you will play a key role in selecting finishes for the addition. We can match the style of your current house with flooring, plumbing, and lighting fixtures to create a flawless transition from the existing home to the new addition. To find out more about our process or to book a consultation please contact our office number at 540-251-3400.
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