Can you add home addition costs to a mortgage?

• <div><p>You can’t add home addition costs to an existing mortgage, but you can include them in a new mortgage if you take out a rehab loan. Rehab loans—FHA-backed 203k loans and conventional rehab loans—are for more than the value of a property, and the excess is meant to cover the cost of a renovation or home addition.</p></div>

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Q: Can you add home addition costs to a mortgage?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t add home addition costs to an existing mortgage, but you can include them in a new mortgage if you take out a rehab loan. Rehab loans&mdash;FHA-backed 203k loans and conventional rehab loans&mdash;are for more than the value of a property, and the excess is meant to cover the cost of a renovation or home addition.</p></div>

Q: Will a 20x20 garage fit 2 cars?

• <div><p>The smallest size a standard 2-car garage can be is 20 feet by 20 feet, so at these dimensions, you could reasonably expect to fit two cars inside. However, it&rsquo;s going to be a tight fit, especially if you have larger SUVs or pickup trucks. For smaller cars, 20 x 20 should be plenty for parking and some space to maneuver around the cars. A larger garage size would be better to ensure you have room to open the doors and transport groceries or other items around the cars.</p></div>

Q: What part of the house takes the longest to build?

• <div><p>Framing tends to be the longest step in the construction process, especially for larger homes. It takes anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the house size, the number of people on the construction crew, and the time of year. The design stage often takes a long time, too. Some people spend months or even years contemplating their house&rsquo;s size, layout, and materials before construction begins.</p></div>

Q: What makes a garage count as living space?

• <div><p>For a garage to count as living space&mdash;and towards your home&rsquo;s total square footage&mdash;it needs to be attached to the rest of your home and have permanent finishings such as proper insulation, finished walls and ceilings, and adequate ventilation. It also needs to be livable at all times of the year, so it should be heated if it gets cold in the winter and cooled for hot summers.</p></div>

Q: What projects require a building permit?

• <div><p>The requirement for building permits varies by location, but most building departments will require permits for any changes to the structural components of a home. They&rsquo;ll also require them for changes to the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components, as well as any permanent improvements to the land, including concrete patios or foundations for additions or outbuildings. You also might need <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-a-permit-to-replace-a-roof.htm">permits for things like roof replacement</a> and window replacement, depending on your local government.</p></div>

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Mr. Poling has been contacted on 8 different occasions. He says he is going to remedy the situation. Nothing has happened. However, he did suggest we hang a picture over the hole in the kitchen wall, and switch to an electric fire. He has met with representative of Heat and Glow about new...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Dave had to be told over and over to repair his mistakes. He installed my shower fixture and said "it's done". I turned the knob on the shower and it was metal scraping metal. He fixed the problem after being told. He acted like he didn't even realize that it was installed incorrectly. He...
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Reviewed in September 2013
Quick service: The roof was completely installed in one day. The gutters and storage barn were completed on a following day. The workers were courteous and cleaned up well after the completion of the jobs. The owner carefully inspected the job after completion. They were open to any of our...
Roszman Roofing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2012
Overall we have been VERY satisfied with the services provided by Gehring and Burtchin as evidenced by our continued use of the company. During the very first project we had to move out of the home as it was a total gutting of the interior including removal and replacement of bathrooms. They...
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Reviewed in July 2010
It was decided This company would come do restoration on our home, and a date was SET. They even sent us the Appraisal for what we needed to turn into our insurance company for part of the jobs needed as it was multi-rooms in our homes being re-done. We were leaving for the Mayo Clinic and they...
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