If you feel your current home is too small, but don’t want to move, you have two options for expanding: build out or build up. When considering building outward, its important to research local easement and property line restrictions. Building additional levels to your home can also help you add square footage. However, it’s important to note that the current roof will need to be removed and rebuilt, which will certainly add expense to the project. When building out, the homeowner can often continue to occupy the home, while this is usually not the case when building up.
Key Takeaways:
- To expand your home outwards first check to see if you have the space, making sure you meet all required setbacks from property lines and easements.
- Your best bet is to go speak with your local building inspector to see what the property issues may be to expand outwards.
- Building outwards often allows you to continue to live in the home while construction occurs.
“Building outwards often allows you to continue to live in the home while construction occurs. Building up is not always the case. Often you need to move out for several weeks if you plan to build up.”
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