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So, has anyone here added a room to their house?

Posted by Amy (aka momstravaganza) Jan 29 '09, 08:19

Did you hire an architect? Are you glad you did it?

I think it might be better for us to borrow at current rates, than to try to sell our house that we like, but just need a little more space.

I was thinking of putting a room over the garage, but the access would be a little tricky--hence maybe an architect instead of the contractor.

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yes, but I didnt change any of the exterior walls - tRUMaN Jan 29, 08:44
You need and architect and an engineer. Besure they are local to the P&Z codes and regulations. -- nm - lileve Jan 29, 08:27
We could use a bigger kitchen but given some of the figures I have heard (from neighbors that were looking into similar) it would be easier to sell - HdnAgnda Jan 29, 08:22 3
- Yeah, I'm not even sure the garage foundation would support a second floor, even though there is an attic there now. I think it's just a pipe dream. -- nm - Amy Jan 29, 08:26 2
  - Do you need to raise the roof? -- nm - lileve Jan 29, 08:28 1
    - *plays Jay-Z* -- nm - Reagen Jan 29, 08:29
no, but I helped an uncle do one. he hired a designer, not an architect. - mafic Jan 29, 08:22
if you don't, the contractor will have to hire an architect. plans must be filed to get the building permits -- nm - zork Jan 29, 08:20 1
- Do we get the contractor to do a base estimate first? And to check the foundation? And then have the architect to the final plans? -- nm - Amy Jan 29, 08:35
I declared the breakfast knook to be the Hot Chicks Room. No architects were required. -- nm - emoticripple Jan 29, 08:20

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