Additions & Extensions
Home extensions and additions are a great way to gain valuable space without having to move. Extensions generally mean adding another room to the outside of an existing home, while additions or dormers mean extending upward, adding another level to your house.
If you have limited space on your property, then going up with an addition is probably your best bet. If you add another level to your home, you will be able to keep your garden space and can increase the level of natural light that your home receives.
Extending your home up or adding a dormer means that your roof will have to come off, which can leave the house exposed to the weather until it is made weather-tight again. At Murtha Construction, we adhere to a rigorous production schedule, keep a close eye on the weather forecast and provide all clients with our production manager’s cell phone number.
Choosing to extend outward means that there will be significantly less disruption to your home, meaning that you can often live in it while the extensions are being built. While weather delays cannot be avoided, your contractor should provide you with a reasonable schedule that should be closely followed.
When choosing a contractor for your extension or addition, it is vital that you are comfortable with them. Ensure that they are correctly licensed and have all of the correct insurance. Take the time to find a contractor that has significant experience with building extensions or additions, as this will ensure a better, safer job.
Before beginning any extension or addition, you will need architectural plans and a building permit. As a complete “Design and Build” contractor, Murtha Construction can provide you expert assistance from concept to completion.
Murtha Construction prides itself on being “in-tune” with our client’s needs, wants and concerns. Major home renovations can be extremely disruptive to your lifestyle. It is our goal to make the experience as least disruptive as possible. When we give you a time frame, we make every effort to adhere to it, often finishing on or ahead of schedule. Quick, Clean, Guaranteed® is more to us than a catchy slogan, it is our guiding principle!
Ready to get started? Contact the building professionals at Murtha Construction or fill in our online estimate request form.