Moving or Remodeling? What’s The Best Choice?

Homeowners face the decision to move or remodel their current home at one point or another. Situations change, new additions to the family, switching careers, elderly parents moving in, the list can go on and leave you scratching your head. When it comes down to making the decision, we’re shedding some light on why you may want to remodel your home instead of packing everything up and moving out.

Maximizing your space

Looking around your home, you may not see the potential for new and innovative ways you can get the most out of your space. But they are there, we promise. Here are some tips for maximizing the space of critical areas of your home.

Assessing the current structure of your home

Before deciding whether to move or remodel your home, begin by evaluating your home’s space and seeing if it works for your current living situation. Is your layout working for you and your family right now? Will it work in the future?

You also need to consider your budget. If you’re working with a smaller budget, the best solution will always be a remodel or renovation. A benefit of going with a remodel is the ability to do it at a pace that works for you. Want to start small? Just remodel a couple of rooms like a kitchen or a bathroom; once done, you can move on to other rooms when you are ready. But if you decide to make some more extensive new additions to your current home, you can expand on your home’s space and customize your home to fit your exact needs. Instead of searching for the perfect home that you may not find, you can make your home fit your vision.

Second-floor additions

If you want to add more room to your home without compromising your yard space, adding a second floor is the best option to choose. Keep in mind that there may be limits to the heights of your home, depending on where you live. It is best to ensure that you understand your town’s laws regarding adding height to your home and work with a contractor to help you navigate this challenge.

Side or rear additions

Expanding your home through a side or rear addition can mean less disruption to your existing space, especially if you choose to live in the house during the renovation process. If you just need a quick update to a room, or you’re looking to start small, a bump-out addition is a simple solution to add more space fast. Keep in mind that by building out to the side or rear of your home, you will likely lose yard space and have to ensure you’re following all zoning by-laws.

Understanding your lot and available options 

Choosing to renovate or remodel your home over moving gives you more opportunities to make a living space that perfectly fits your changing needs. But you need to see what new additions are ideal for your home and budget.

Your lot may have the potential for a second-story addition or expansion into your backyard, but if you don’t have the room to make these new additions, your best option can be to leave your home’s shell intact and rework your home’s interior. This solution involves changing your current interior space layout without building up or out and compromising your house’s original shape–offering homeowners a way to get the space they need even if adding a second floor or side addition isn’t possible. Working with your contractor can help you get a better idea of what can and can’t work for your renovation or remodelling project.

How Veracity can help

Deciding to remodel or renovate your current home can be a more cost-effective and less demanding solution than going through the home selling and buying process. It may seem like a large undertaking to add a new story or expand with a rear room addition, but with the right team on your side, the process is much easier than you may think.

At Veracity, we are forward-thinking design and build consultants. We work with our clients and ensure that their dream renovation is exactly what they pictured for their changing needs. Our team of professionals handles each project with efficiency and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and lasting quality.

Let’s make your dream home– contact us now to get a free quote on your project.