Examine your home closely to know it’s potential
You may be eager to start, but before breaking ground on a room addition it is important to first look at your property’s plot plan to see what your options are for adding on a home addition. Many areas in Orange County Ca. have strict building codes that must be followed.
For example, in the city of Irvine Ca. fire sprinklers are required for any existing residential building and its addition or additions when the addition or additions adds more than 50 percent of the existing floor and if the squared footage exceeds 5,500 sq. ft. within a 2 year period. An Orange County general contractor should be able to help you abide by all the cities’ residential building codes. In addition, you may have to hire a certified California state land surveyor if there is question about the property line or the house’s foundation.
When examining the property be sure to check things such as property setback requirements, underground utilities and drainage or utility easements. These items are critical in deciding where you can locate your room addition. Follow them closely. There is no going around the building inspector when you go to pull a permit for your room addition.
If you see that the property plot plan and your room addition conceptconflict, and are unsure how to proceed, have your remodeling contractor visit your local building inspector or zoning board before you start construction. This could save you a ton of money! City building inspectors are usually happy toanswer any questions you may have as well as provide some useful tips and ideas. It’s a great free resource.
After studying the plot plan, walk around your home and take a close look at roof lines, and existing doors and windows. Pay particular close attention to the side, or sides of the home where you want to add a room addition. You may also want to take a few pictures of this area to help you during the sketching and planning stages of your room addition project.
Now that you have greater insight on how room additions work, you should be able to make a more informed decision on whether to buy a new home or do a room addition. At Sea Pointe Construction, we have more than26 years’ experience in providing room additions in Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and many other cities in Orange County.
If you’re considering going forward with a room addition and live in Orange County, the professionals at Sea Pointe Construction can move you forward. We’ll guide you through the building codes and permits and provide you with a meticulously detailed design and construction team to make your home addition a success.
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