Case Study

Finding the Best Solution

Likvan Space Solutions got a request from a homeowner to look at a project for building an addition onto their home.  When we visited the home, here are the answers we got to the following questions:

• Why are you deciding to add more space?
  "We need more storage space, a larger family activities area and we would like a dedicated home office space."
   
• Where in your home would you like to add it?
  "To the back or side of the house."
   
• What ideas have you already considered?
  "We've thought about adding a room across the back of the house or possibly the side of the garage to make it a 2-car."
   
• How much of a budget have you allocated for this project?
  "We'd like to spend about $50,000."

Feasibility Study

Looking at what they wanted and how much they had to spend, we showed them $50,000 would only get them a basic structure off the back of their house (i.e. their budget would cover - permits, excavation, foundation, framing, siding, roofing & gutters, drywall, insulation, electrical, heating & air conditioning vents, basic trim and windows.)  They would still have the expense of flooring, painting and furniture. And expanding the garage was not possible because of the city's requirement of property set-backs.  Plus it wouldn't give them anything more than storage space (i.e. no living or office space).

So we took a harder look at their home.

We found they had a dark, dreary unfinished basement that wasn't being utilized for much more than toy & tool storage and a cramped laundry area.  We also found that their upstairs bedroom closets were small.

Final Solution

We came back with a two phase solution of finishing the basement and redoing their upstairs closets.  That solution gave them the new storage, living and office space they needed, plus they got a larger laundry room, fireplace and full bathroom in their new basement.  All for less than their original $50,000 budget.

Why not set up a consultation today so we can help you find the best way to add storage and living space to your home?