{"id":15791,"date":"2023-04-24T18:55:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T18:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jessicalocasdesign.com\/home-extension-procedure-steps-to-plan-to-extend-a-house\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T17:41:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T17:41:30","slug":"home-extension-procedure-steps-to-plan-to-extend-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jessicalocasdesign.com\/en\/home-extension-procedure-steps-to-plan-to-extend-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME EXTENSION PROCEDURE, STEPS TO PLAN TO EXTEND A HOUSE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you’re in the process of evaluating the option of enlarging your home or buying bigger, this blog is for you.
\nIn it, I explain the steps involved in planning a home extension, and I also talk about the costs associated with this type of project.
\nAs an interior designer in the greater Montreal area, I work with many customers like you who are considering the possibility of enlarging their home. I imagine that you love your neighborhood, your home and that buying a new home is rather difficult because of the low inventory and high prices. You’re not alone, and this blog is here to help.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 1 in planning a home addition: CHECK MUNICIPAL BYLAWS <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first step I explain to clients when they call me about their expansion project is to do the initial checks with the municipality and their borough. Each town’s planning department has its own regulations, and unfortunately, on occasion, an extension is not possible. The procedure to follow is to look online for project application information. There is probably already a lot of information available on your municipality’s website to see if your project is viable. Alternatively, you can make an appointment with an advisor, and bring (or send) your certificate of location and a brief description of your project (dimensions, costs, etc.).<\/p>\n

This first step is not very long and is very simple. You’ll need your certificate of location, or you’ll have to order one from a surveyor. It is essential for a house extension project. I meet many clients who start their project with phase 3 (drawing up the development plans) without thinking about the budget and municipal regulations… This is a big mistake!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 2 in planning a home addition: DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once you have validated the feasibility of your project with the city, it’s time to estimate your budget to find out once again if your project is viable before spending time and money on planning. So here’s the trick question: how do I know how much it will cost if I don’t have a plan for my extension?
\nIf you’ve dared to call general contractors, they’ve probably turned you around and said, “If you don’t have precise plans, I can’t give you an estimate. Discouraging… You will have to make your own estimate with the tools and information I give you here and complete with the information you can find on the internet. If a neighbor has done a similar extension to your project, it’s a great comparison to evaluate the costs! Go and ask him questions! <\/p>\n

First, you need to define the size of your home addition in square feet. You are probably able to evaluate whether you want to add a 10’x20′ room or a whole floor. Depending on your discussion with the city, the city will likely have told you the maximum dimensions possible for your addition. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The procedure for estimating the price of your home addition is a per square foot calculation. This method is very basic and represents mid-range renovations. If you already know you want 10′ curtain walls or retractable patio doors, you can already increase the budget by a few dozen miles. <\/p>\n

Here is a list of construction prices that our contractors estimate for expansion projects:<\/p>\n