Planning a Home Addition: What to Know Before Construction Begins

A home addition can provide the extra space your family needs without requiring you to leave your existing home.

Decide What You Actually Need

Before designing the addition, determine how the new space will be used.

Common additions include:

• Bedrooms

• Family rooms

• Primary suites

• Home offices

• Expanded kitchens

• Bathrooms

• Garage additions

• Multigenerational living areas

Understand the Existing Home

A successful addition should work with the existing structure.

Rooflines, foundations, utilities, structural conditions, exterior materials, and interior floor elevations may all affect the design.

Develop a Realistic Budget

Your budget should consider the complete project—not just framing and finishes.

Design, engineering, permits, demolition, foundation work, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, flooring, cabinets, painting, and exterior improvements can all contribute to the final cost.

Plan Before You Build

Making major decisions before construction starts generally creates a smoother project than making them in the field.

Ready to Expand Your Home?

Millcon Elite Construction provides home additions and residential construction services throughout Utah.

Contact us today to discuss your addition and schedule a consultation.