San Diego Room Additions

Home Addition Architecture

When planning to build an addition to your property, a quality architectural designis crucial in assuring the project meets or exceeds your expectations. A great architect can be a key resource in building onto your home. It is also a good idea to do your own research: Better Homes and Gardens book “Additions: Your guide to planning and remodeling” can give you an overview of the process.

Many people are confused about where to start, designers, builders and architects. Typically, people start with the design, what will the new space be used for, start with an honest appraisal of what you are trying to accomplish. Some property owners begin by sketching out their ideas on paper, also a great starting point. Many great home addition start with a quality architectural design that will meld seamlessly into the rest of the house.

At Pacific Restoration, our goal is for your home addition to appear as if it had been there all the time and we have long, established relationships with great designers, architects and tradesman who can help turn your dreams into reality.

Adding Value to Your Home

In a recent article entitled “20 ways to add value to your home,” experts shared their ideas about property improvements that significantly added value to their home. Seven of the twenty ideas talk about adding space to your property. From building a second story, to adding a master suite or family room, even spring for a sunroom, adding onto your home can be a great investment.

According to , “Even though the housing bubble burst over 2007 and 2008, homeowners in many parts of the country can still recoup 80 to 90 percent of the money they spent on home improvements.” In a tight real estate market, the key is to know where to spend for the best return on your investment dollar. Don’t forget San Diego homeowners crave outdoor living spaces like decks and patios and they add real value to your home addition.

Home Addition Cost

There are many factors that contribute to the cost of a San Diego room addition. The type of addition you are planning is the most influential factor in the cost of the project. Some homeowners may consider asecond story additionto a single story house; others choose to build out with a room addition. Any addition to any house is a major undertaking, whether you decide to build out or build up, special consideration to all variables contribute heavily to the cost of the project.

Room Additions versus Buying a Larger Home

Move or improve. If you are deciding whether to extend the size of your current home or purchase a new larger home, there are many factors to consider. The neighborhood, the school system, financing, property market value, architecture and personal disruption begin the list for homeowner consideration when making this decision. Other decisions include the size and scale of the addition you may be considering. A home addition should blend aesthetically with the rest of the home. It should not be too large in relationship to the rest of the property.

Large home additions that appear to be cobbled onto the existing property often overshadow the rest of the home. They appear to be additions. In the end, your architect and contractor should create an addition that appears to be a natural part of the existing property. If your property cannot support the size and scale of the addition you are considering without sacrificing the aesthetics of the property, a new larger home may be the best option.

Adding a Family Room

A family room addition can totally transform your home. A large multipurpose room can make your whole house feel much more spacious. If your house already has enough bedrooms, adding a family room may be a great choice as new family members arrive. Site conditions and the layout of the home will help determine where the family room addition will be placed. A ground level addition will often be located near the kitchen area.

A Master Suite Addition

Sometimes, finding serenity in one’s own home can be a challenge. The master suite can be your own private oasis. Everyone needs a private space to rest, relax and recharge. A spacious master suite filled with luxurious amenities can be a great place to relax and unwind. Many of our master suites include a sitting area, fireplace, large picture windows, beautiful bathroom with spa tub, private shower and dual vanities and closets and private access to the outdoors. The possibilities are simply endless.

There are many things to consider when expanding or adding a master retreat. The first thing you want to decide on is your budget. Once you have a budget in mind, we can work with you to determine the most effective plan to fit your specific needs and desires. Turning an old master bedroom and bath into a new master retreat can be the most satisfying and cost effective aspect of a remodel.

A 16-by-24-foot master suite addition to a house with midrange fixtures and finishes costs a national average of $94,331, according to Magazine. If you plan to stay in your home for at least another 3-5 years, the benefits can be priceless. Allow us to help you create the master retreat of your dreams.

Second Story Addition

Are you planning on starting or expanding your family? Have you just outgrown your existing space? It often makes more sense to expand up rather than out. Adding a second floor can almost double the size of your home and open up many possibilities to change your entire living space. You may decide to move the kid’s bedrooms upstairs and build a larger master suite on the main floor,or build a private master retreat upstairs. Some homeowners want a large family or entertainment room. Other potential benefits could include raising the ceiling on the main floor, which creates an entirely new feeling downstairs. A second story will also dramatically change the exterior look of your home.

We work closely with some of San Diego’s best architects and designers to create a seamless addition that looks like it was meant to be a part of the original plan. Combining great form, ideal function and superior workmanship are staples on every project. We also include permit processing in our scope of work so no client ever has to hassle with city permits.

Our goal is to minimize delays and changed orders with thorough planning and accurate estimates. We’re famous among our clients for being an honest construction company that sticks to our initial estimate and doesn’t go beyond the initial timeframe we set for a project. You’ll be provided with a detailed scope of work and accurate estimate designed to eliminate unforeseen costs throughout the project, which means no surprises, no unplanned costs, just complete transparency, from start to finish.

We maintain an aggressive schedule without ever compromising quality. Whether the property is vacant, or lived in during the project; we always keep our jobsites clean and organized. Our team is polite, respectful and extremely professional. We know you are letting us into your family home and we will treat it just like our own. We take pride in making your experience as painless and enjoyable as possible. Don’t take our word for it, read what our happy client had to say:
“Adam Floyd and his crew did a terrific job on a complicated renovation for us.

We give them our highest recommendation.”– La Jolla Home Owner