Building Your Dream Master Bedroom Addition Maryland
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This article was written to help Maryland homeowners considering a master bedroom addition (sometimes called a master suite). If you’ve caught yourself lying in bed wishing you had more space, a walk-in closet or a master bathroom, read this article to learn some important things to consider before getting started.

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Where to Begin?

Having worked with many homeowners throughout Baltimore, Columbia, Howard County, Ellicott City, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and other Maryland locations, we have seen that adding an addition to your bedroom is a major decision with lots of implications.

Especially if you’ve never done it before. For just that reason, we’ve created a free report called, “The 14 Questions You MUST Ask Your Contractor Before Getting Started”

You can download it for free here.

Start Thinking Design

Begin with sketching out what you really want. Some people are looking just to add additional open space, while others have a direct purpose. Whether it is an additional master bathroom, or simply a walk in closet, beginning first by identify what it is you really want is the most important step. This will have a major impact of the cost of the addition.

There’s a neat tool made by Google called “Sketchup” that can help you with this process. You can get that for free here.

Financing The Room Addition

Secondly, you want to decide where the funding will be coming from. There are several ways to get the funding for your master suite addition. A good home addition contractor should be able to walk you through the many ways of financing, some of which include taking out a personal loan, or a cash-out refinance. Also, there is always the option of saving money, and paying outright with cash.

Maryland State & Local Zoning Regulations

Next so some research into your home’s property plan. In Maryland, there are all types of online resources that can make this easier for you. If you’re in Baltimore County, have a look at BaltimoreCountyMD.gov – if you’re in other areas like Anne Arundel County, Howard County, or elsewhere, just search for “zoning” followed by the name of your town or county.

Make sure that where you plan on expanding does not have any type of restriction. Items you want to look out for when reviewing your property plan include:

• Underground Utilities
• Septic Tanks
• Well Location
• Drainage Easements
• Property Setback Requirements

Again, the right Design & Build company or contractor should be able to help you with this.

Start Thinking More Seriously About Design

After the funding and regulatory aspects have been taken care of, it’s time to start the actual design process. Hiring one company that will not only help build but also design your bedroom addition (master suite) can be beneficial. Keeping the work under one roof, can reduce miscommunication and unpleasant surprises.

Once the designing is complete you are well on your way to a beautiful new master bedroom addition.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Of course, with every great plan comes an ever greater obstacle. Below are just a few pitfalls and issues you may come across while creating your master bedroom addition and how to avoid them.

• Blowing Your Budget – It is easy to get carried away once you start the building process. Maybe you realized half way through your expansion you really did want that walk-in closet or you start adding more expensive fixtures. These little choices and changes will eventually add up to a larger bottom line.

To avoid going design crazy, stick to a plan. Make sure from the beginning you have a plan of what you want and know what your budget is. Having a clear vision from the beginning can help you save in the long run.

• Over Extending Yourself – A lot of home owners think they can handle anything during a home addition. Some people extend themselves by thinking they can handle building their own addition. Other even start tearing down walls before the plan is settled. Either way, usually the end result of over extending yourself is that the beautiful bedroom you were trying to create ends up half finished, with no completion date in sight.

The best way to avoid such a pitfall is to employ a home addition contractor. Helping homeowners build there dreams is their job and they can help you avoid becoming overwhelmed and still complete the job on time.

• Contractor Rip Offs – It happens more often than people would like to admit, especially in this economy. Your contractor gets half way through your job, and then they never come back. And what you’re left with is a foundation for the addition that will never be completed.

Where this is the obvious result of a horrible contractor, there are ways to avoid being ripped off. Instead of randomly picking a contractor, do your homework. Ask around for recommendations before you call the contractor. When you meet with them make sure they have the proper legal licensing. And even then, ask for references and go and see their finished projects in person. This is your home and you need to make sure you are getting the right contractor.

When You’re Ready To Get Started

If you live in the Columbia, Howard County, Baltimore, Annapolis, Silver Spring, Bethesda and surrounding Maryland areas, Starcom Design/Build is your go-to master bedroom addition team.

When you’re ready to start your home renovation project, turn to us.

Starcom is an award-winning, experienced home addition contractor, with a team able to assist you from the very beginning. They will be there to help plan your design and all the way until the last nail is in place.

So what are you waiting for? Contact Starcom Design/Build today for your absolutely free consultation at 410-997-7700 or fill out this form.

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