Just hire Dan, he's good, been around forever, knows what he's doing and won't mince words. He also has lots of positive reviews all over the place. It's tough recommending the competition but he's good. Your client will be well informed and happy.... more
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Hi Kevin. I am an interior designer as well as a real estate broker and I design home additions, new builds, etc. as well as sell them so I can really help you with this question.
If you want to email me and let me know the address of the home I can help you out. Also, if you're planning to stay in the home forever, overbuilding for the neighborhood is not always a bad thing. It can raise property values around you if others follow suit and typically, eventually, you will recoup your investment if you stay in your neighborhood long enough. It just depends on the neighborhood.
Hope to hear from you.
Donovan Lord
Novanlord Realty
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I like Caroline's response, "It can mean nothing or it can mean a lot." Concrete takes approx. 100 years to completely cure. Generally speaking, it should not be built on for the first 30 days after a slab has been poored, but, this varies depending on what climate you live in. The first step would be to have a structural engineer take a look at the home to determine whether it is due to settlement or structural issues. In Houston we have "shifty" clay soil and deal with long droughts. I have an engineer willing to look at homes and provide a report for around $400. Contact a local real estate professional for a recommended residential structural engineer in your area. If he/she determine the crack due to a structural issue, have a minimum of three foundation companies provide estimates. Only choose companies that provide a trasferable warranty (Note: In most cases, the warranty is only good for the area of the home that was repaired). Foundation estimates are likely to vary quite a bit because the cost is mostly labor. If there is a large discrepancy in the recommended ways to repair, go back to your structural engineer or contact the Bay Area Building Industry Association for an independant consultant.... more
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The conversation here is potentially all correct, because so much depends on the situation for the existing home, Adding 420 sf to a home can be done for as little as 50k, but probably not in this situation, given the need for a new roof and potential structural issues, The only way to really know, is to have a qualified, licensed design build company come out to view the site and prepare a full estimate. My company, New City Construction, does exactly this kind of work. You can reach me at 240-994-0880 if you'd like to discuss the project further and/ or to set up a free site visit and estimate.... more
Hi Benjamin,
You have received great advice below. I would add that you can make your own drawing, it doesn't have to be to scale, however, must have accurate dimensions.
If you need a contractor to help with the expansion, I can give you a reference for very professional and reliable company.
Good luck!
Monica Goyal
408-476-0675... more