Home Additions

When you first purchased your home, you were happy with it. It fit your budget and your needs at the time, but as the amount of space you required grew over time, the home started to feel cramped. You love your neighborhood and don’t want to hunt for a new home, but the reality is that where you’re living now simply isn’t big enough. What do you do?

It’s easy! Pick up the phone and dial RH Electrical and Maintenance, Inc.’s number! When homeowners are feeling cramped, they turn to RH Electrical and Maintenance, Inc. for help. With extensive experience adding on to homes, we’re the best company in town to expand your living space.

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What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Home Addition Builder?

Hiring a professional home addition builder eliminates the stress of expanding your home. Our experienced team manages every detail, from designing a solid plan to ensuring your project complies with local building codes. We seamlessly integrate utilities like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to work perfectly with your existing setup.

With our expertise, you can avoid common pitfalls, such as foundational issues and load-bearing mistakes, to ensure your home remains safe and sturdy. Additionally, we save you time by handling permits, sourcing materials, and coordinating subcontractors, keeping the process efficient and free of unnecessary delays.

What Types of Home Additions Add Space and Value?

As home builders, we know the right addition can transform your space, improve functionality for your family, and increase your property’s value.

Here are some standout options for home additions to add space and value:

Room additions: Expand your square footage with a new bedroom, home office, or family room, increasing usability and resale value.
Second-story additions: Ideal for smaller lots, these additions add significant living space without the need to expand your home horizontally.
Garage conversions: Transform unused garages into livable areas, such as rental units or home gyms.
In-law suites: Complete with kitchens and bathrooms, these independent living spaces cater to multigenerational families.

What Are Some Small Home Addition Ideas for Smaller Homes?

Contrary to popular belief, even small homes have the potential for impactful additions. Even without much available space, an addition built for a small house can enhance functionality.

Here are home addition ideas that work perfectly in smaller homes:

Bump-outs: Extend small spaces like kitchens or bathrooms by a few feet without the cost of a full addition.
Dormers: Add vertical space to an attic, creating a cozy bedroom or office.
Compact sunrooms or enclosed porches: Add a seasonal living space that feels open.

What Can You Expect During the Home Addition Building Process?

Our home addition process begins with a preliminary consultation and design phase. During this phase, you’ll work with our contractors to create a plan that meets your requirements.

Once the design is finalized, the necessary permits are secured, covering zoning, utility integration, and structural compliance. From there, the site is prepared, and construction moves forward in stages, including framing, roofing, insulation, and utility connections, followed by finishing touches like drywall and flooring.

Finally, a quality control inspection is conducted to ensure the addition meets all safety and building standards.

What Permits Are Needed To Build an Addition?

Building an addition requires specific permits, which vary by jurisdiction.

Common permits include:

Building permits: Ensures compliance with structural codes and local zoning laws
Electrical permits: Covers the installation or extension of electrical systems, ensuring safety and compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Plumbing permits: Required for changes or additions to water or sewer lines
HVAC permits: Necessary for extending heating, ventilation, or cooling systems
Zoning approvals: Confirms the addition complies with setback, height, and land-use restrictions

The permit acquisition process can be time-consuming and lead to project delays if not handled correctly. Partnering with our licensed contractor ensures all necessary permits are obtained and strictly followed, preventing fines and keeping your project on track.

Home Addition Services

There are many reasons why individuals choose to add on to their homes. Whether you’re looking to grow your family, you need extra storage space, or you’ve decided to finally build the games room or den you’ve been dreaming of, home addition is an affordable and convenient alternative to the arduous task of purchasing a new home. After all, a house is a fully customizable space, so why not take full advantage of that?

Home addition projects can range from something as straightforward as the creation of a new room to the addition of a whole new level to your house, as well as things like the construction of a pool house. Not only do home additions increase the amount of enjoyment you’ll get out of your property, it also goes a long way towards boosting the curb appeal and value of the house.

Skilled Home Addition Contractors

Whether you’re in the market for an addition made to your existing home, or are looking to add a separate cottage, shed or storage area on your property, the professionals at RH Electrical and Maintenance, Inc. can help you out. As a full-service home addition company, when our work is done you’ll have more than just the shell, you’ll have a fully functional space that is ready for move-in!

Our team is made up of skilled individuals with backgrounds in construction, electrical work, design and other fields necessary to a successful home addition project. From the beginning to the very end, RH Electrical and Maintenance, Inc. works directly with our clients to deliver results that are guaranteed to exceed expectations, time and time again.