Putting on an addition

[jennykay]

I’m new here and appreciate your advice. Hubby and I are looking in the Clairemont area and are pretty particular about our desired lot (space/privacy/view). So, we have uncovered a few properties along the way that meet our lot requirements but they are usually TINY. We are relatively new to San Diego and so are unsure how to even find some reputable contractors to consider working with to do projects adding between 500 to 1000 sf depending on the home.

I’ve read on here about some resources I may use once I find a contractor to check on their bond/history/references. What I am wondering is how I may first identify some quality contractors in the area that I can do my due diligence on.

We are also getting input from our realtor but with such a big thing I would appreciate additional suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

[briansd1]

It will cost you to build — much more than buying the square footage prebuilt.

Especially if you don’t have experience, I recommend that you buy a house that has the square footage that you want, and remodel.

Remodel is trouble enough. But, building additional square footage is a pain with plans and permits, contractors, delays, cost overruns, etc… Not for the faint of heart.

[briansd1]

It will cost you to build — much more than buying the square footage prebuilt.

Especially if you don’t have experience, I recommend that you buy a house that has the square footage that you want, and remodel.

Remodel is trouble enough. But, building additional square footage is a pain with plans and permits, contractors, delays, cost overruns, etc… Not for the faint of heart.

[briansd1]

It will cost you to build — much more than buying the square footage prebuilt.

Especially if you don’t have experience, I recommend that you buy a house that has the square footage that you want, and remodel.

Remodel is trouble enough. But, building additional square footage is a pain with plans and permits, contractors, delays, cost overruns, etc… Not for the faint of heart.

[briansd1]

It will cost you to build — much more than buying the square footage prebuilt.

Especially if you don’t have experience, I recommend that you buy a house that has the square footage that you want, and remodel.

Remodel is trouble enough. But, building additional square footage is a pain with plans and permits, contractors, delays, cost overruns, etc… Not for the faint of heart.

[briansd1]

It will cost you to build — much more than buying the square footage prebuilt.

Especially if you don’t have experience, I recommend that you buy a house that has the square footage that you want, and remodel.

Remodel is trouble enough. But, building additional square footage is a pain with plans and permits, contractors, delays, cost overruns, etc… Not for the faint of heart.

[sdduuuude]

It’s tough to find a place large enough in Clairemont on a canyon lot that is for sale. Although the lots are big, the people who have added on are staying put. Also, the canyon lots go up for sale so rarely, you are kind of forced to buy the lot regardless of the house that is on it.

It likely is cheaper to buy it pre-built (which means don’t expect to get a return on the investment) as brian says, but adding-on may be the only way. The alternative is wait a long time for the right place, then lose it to a higher bidder.

The big builder here is K-Co. They did our first remodel project. I consider them honest and fair. They are not the cheapest – above average cost but not over-priced. I think all things considered, they are a good option if you don’t have “do it yourself” tendencies like I do. Consider having your builder leave the walls ready to paint and ready for flooring and do that yourself.

Add-ons are not too painful in Clairemont, as long as you have the builder deal w/ the permits and such.

Adding on without plumbing is significantly less expensive than adding anything with plumbing, too. Throwing on a game room or bedroom is cheap. Adding master bedroom w/ bath or changing the kitchen is CHA-CHING.

If you want to wait about 3 years, you can buy my place …

[sdduuuude]

It’s tough to find a place large enough in Clairemont on a canyon lot that is for sale. Although the lots are big, the people who have added on are staying put. Also, the canyon lots go up for sale so rarely, you are kind of forced to buy the lot regardless of the house that is on it.

It likely is cheaper to buy it pre-built (which means don’t expect to get a return on the investment) as brian says, but adding-on may be the only way. The alternative is wait a long time for the right place, then lose it to a higher bidder.

The big builder here is K-Co. They did our first remodel project. I consider them honest and fair. They are not the cheapest – above average cost but not over-priced. I think all things considered, they are a good option if you don’t have “do it yourself” tendencies like I do. Consider having your builder leave the walls ready to paint and ready for flooring and do that yourself.

Add-ons are not too painful in Clairemont, as long as you have the builder deal w/ the permits and such.

Adding on without plumbing is significantly less expensive than adding anything with plumbing, too. Throwing on a game room or bedroom is cheap. Adding master bedroom w/ bath or changing the kitchen is CHA-CHING.

If you want to wait about 3 years, you can buy my place …

[sdduuuude]

It’s tough to find a place large enough in Clairemont on a canyon lot that is for sale. Although the lots are big, the people who have added on are staying put. Also, the canyon lots go up for sale so rarely, you are kind of forced to buy the lot regardless of the house that is on it.

It likely is cheaper to buy it pre-built (which means don’t expect to get a return on the investment) as brian says, but adding-on may be the only way. The alternative is wait a long time for the right place, then lose it to a higher bidder.

The big builder here is K-Co. They did our first remodel project. I consider them honest and fair. They are not the cheapest – above average cost but not over-priced. I think all things considered, they are a good option if you don’t have “do it yourself” tendencies like I do. Consider having your builder leave the walls ready to paint and ready for flooring and do that yourself.

Add-ons are not too painful in Clairemont, as long as you have the builder deal w/ the permits and such.

Adding on without plumbing is significantly less expensive than adding anything with plumbing, too. Throwing on a game room or bedroom is cheap. Adding master bedroom w/ bath or changing the kitchen is CHA-CHING.

If you want to wait about 3 years, you can buy my place …

[sdduuuude]

It’s tough to find a place large enough in Clairemont on a canyon lot that is for sale. Although the lots are big, the people who have added on are staying put. Also, the canyon lots go up for sale so rarely, you are kind of forced to buy the lot regardless of the house that is on it.

It likely is cheaper to buy it pre-built (which means don’t expect to get a return on the investment) as brian says, but adding-on may be the only way. The alternative is wait a long time for the right place, then lose it to a higher bidder.

The big builder here is K-Co. They did our first remodel project. I consider them honest and fair. They are not the cheapest – above average cost but not over-priced. I think all things considered, they are a good option if you don’t have “do it yourself” tendencies like I do. Consider having your builder leave the walls ready to paint and ready for flooring and do that yourself.

Add-ons are not too painful in Clairemont, as long as you have the builder deal w/ the permits and such.

Adding on without plumbing is significantly less expensive than adding anything with plumbing, too. Throwing on a game room or bedroom is cheap. Adding master bedroom w/ bath or changing the kitchen is CHA-CHING.

If you want to wait about 3 years, you can buy my place …

[sdduuuude]

It’s tough to find a place large enough in Clairemont on a canyon lot that is for sale. Although the lots are big, the people who have added on are staying put. Also, the canyon lots go up for sale so rarely, you are kind of forced to buy the lot regardless of the house that is on it.

It likely is cheaper to buy it pre-built (which means don’t expect to get a return on the investment) as brian says, but adding-on may be the only way. The alternative is wait a long time for the right place, then lose it to a higher bidder.

The big builder here is K-Co. They did our first remodel project. I consider them honest and fair. They are not the cheapest – above average cost but not over-priced. I think all things considered, they are a good option if you don’t have “do it yourself” tendencies like I do. Consider having your builder leave the walls ready to paint and ready for flooring and do that yourself.

Add-ons are not too painful in Clairemont, as long as you have the builder deal w/ the permits and such.

Adding on without plumbing is significantly less expensive than adding anything with plumbing, too. Throwing on a game room or bedroom is cheap. Adding master bedroom w/ bath or changing the kitchen is CHA-CHING.

If you want to wait about 3 years, you can buy my place …

[jennykay]

Thanks for the comments. I don’t really want to take on an addition so perhaps I am better off just waiting for something that comes “close enough”. Hubby and I are not particularly patient but we need to get better at this I think.

[jennykay]

Thanks for the comments. I don’t really want to take on an addition so perhaps I am better off just waiting for something that comes “close enough”. Hubby and I are not particularly patient but we need to get better at this I think.

[jennykay]

Thanks for the comments. I don’t really want to take on an addition so perhaps I am better off just waiting for something that comes “close enough”. Hubby and I are not particularly patient but we need to get better at this I think.

[jennykay]

Thanks for the comments. I don’t really want to take on an addition so perhaps I am better off just waiting for something that comes “close enough”. Hubby and I are not particularly patient but we need to get better at this I think.

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