You’ve outgrown your home. Maybe you have kids or maybe you have a parent who needs care. There are a few options. You could either build up, build out or buy a new home. Making the right choice means knowing your options and doing a little bit of thinking.
“We can almost always do a two story addition on most homes,” says John Erwin of John Erwin Remodeling. The easiest path is typically building above the garage. Erwin uses point loads to help support the extra weight. “The downside is whatever is underneath has to be gutted down to the studs,” says Erwin. This typically isn’t a big deal when building over the garage but can make life problematic in other parts of the house.
Building out is a good option if you have larger property. “It’s easier for the homeowner,” says Erwin. “With an add on most of the work is going to be done outside the home.” This option can be tricky if you have a small lot because it means giving up exterior space.
When it’s all said and done it might be better to sell your current home. This means getting an estimate of just how much an add on would cost. If it’s cheaper to move then this might be the right choice. Erwin and his team can help in this process. The cost of creating a plan is about $750 and an estimate of overall cost is free.
If you’re interested in finding out if you should build up, build out or sell call John Erwin Remodeling at 360-705-2938. You can also find helpful information on the website.
