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>

What will I pay for a brick house?

• <div><p>On average, exterior brick siding costs around <b>$18,000 for a 2,500 square foot home</b>. Whereas vinyl costs around <b>$11,000</b> and engineered wood costs around <b>$4,000</b> for the same size home. You also need to account for the cost to paint the material afterward.</p></div>

Get matched with top home builders in Union, WV

Q: Do general contractors require a down payment for projects?

• <div><p>Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-reasonable-down-payment-contractor.htm">A reasonable down payment for a contractor</a> is <b>10% to 25% </b>of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand. </p></div>

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: Should I buy or build an outdoor room?

• <div><p>Prefab kits like a small sunroom for around <b>$20,000</b> or even a basic gazebo roof for as little as $60 can save you big over professional installation. However, you lose the option for customization, and these structures tend not to last nearly as long. As for bigger projects like a deck or patio, you shouldn&rsquo;t go with the DIY route unless you&rsquo;re fully prepped with the tools and know-how to get it done right. Mistakes can be frustrating and costly, so choose a pro if you&rsquo;re looking to eliminate your risk of error.</p></div>

Q: Do additions add value to a home?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-additions-add-value.htm">Home additions can add significant value</a> to a home by increasing its overall square footage and enhancing a home's functionality and appeal. Key additions such as extra bedrooms, bathrooms, or larger kitchens offer the highest returns on investment. Well-planned additions that seamlessly integrate with the existing structure and match the neighborhood's style can boost curb appeal and market value. However, the actual increase in value depends on the quality of the work, the types of additions, and the current real estate market conditions.</p></div>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your home building project in Union, WV?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Home Building pros in Union, WV

*The Angi rating for Home Building companies in Union, WV is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Home Building needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Home Building companies in Union, WV is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Home Building needs.

Last update on December 04, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Belleview Builders offers professional services with clear communication while being punctual. Would highly recommend for the wide variety of building services offered.
Belleview Builders
Request a quote
Reviewed in March 2023
Thank you Destiny Builder for building my dream guest house, great quality, very professional, and completed the job in the time frame set, I recommended this awesome company
Destiny Builder LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2017
Can not say enough good thing about RJS Building Services. This was our fourth project with RJS and as always, the dedication to detail and expert craftsmanship is second to none. The project was seamless and the results spectacular. All that enters the home can not believer the before and...
RJS Building Services
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2015
Called Lucas Paving over 2 weeks ago to get a price on paving the driveway of our new home, we are building in Cloverdale, VA. Our builder also called several times and had no response. If you are in business, you should return calls, even if you have to tell the customer you are too busy to...
Lucas Paving
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2015
My husband and I were very excited to work with David James Homes to build our new home. We went in and picked out the plan that worked best for us. Everyone in the showroom was very nice, Katie and Brian. We were in contact with Brian regarding the pricing for our home and he was very quick...
David James Homes
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2015
Furnace had not been service since purchasing home in 2010. Kyle arrived in the window promised and actually waited for me to arrive home from work. Upon initial inspection, Kyle informed me that we had very good Carrier unit. It was not the typical builder grade furnace. Our furnace is 10...
One Source Home Service
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2014
I purchased my house 3/7/2014. I knew right away that I wanted a deck build onto my house so I stared to look for contractors to do the job. I had several estimates done. Steven was around the same price as the other contractors but was able to start the job much quicker that the other...
Tyler's Trade, Inc.
Request a quote
Reviewed in February 2013
James was hired to fix another contractors work on a home we had just purchased. The originally hired contractor was given an empty house to perform a complete renovation from top to bottom. The original work did not meet building codes, contractor hired unlicensed sub-contractors and left us...
James Barton
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2010
Our experience with 41 West was excellent. They exceeded our expectations in every aspect of the project. Their design staff, skilled tradesmen, and helpers were all well trained and a pleasure to work with. Building our home was a great experience and we were able to watch the entire process...
41 West
Request a quote

Get matched with top home builders in Union, WV

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your home building project in Union, WV?

Find a Custom Home Builder

Addition to Existing Structure Building Service

Architectural Service

Verified Reviews for Home Building pros in Union, WV

Find Home builders in Union

Able Trade

Able Trade

Viking Steel Structures

Viking Steel Structures

GB Contracting LLC

GB Contracting LLC

CTS&I, Inc.

CTS&I, Inc.

Triple "M" Specialties

Triple "M" Specialties

Weightman Construction, LLC

Weightman Construction, LLC

Curb Velocity

Curb Velocity

Pruitt Brothers Contractor's Inc.

Pruitt Brothers Contractor's Inc.

Structures

Structures

Grubb Construction

Grubb Construction

The Union, WV homeowners’ guide to home building services

How Much Does Greenhouse Repair Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Build a House? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Yurt? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Saltbox House? [2025 Data]

Wood vs. Brick Houses: Which Is Best for You?

5 Questions to Ask When Building a Custom Home

Find Home building Pros in other cities near youNot finding what you are looking for in Union? Check surrounding areas for Home builders.

Which Home building task are you tackling?Find Union Home building services on Angi who specialize in any of these tasks

Find Pros for other jobs in UnionIf your Home building services job is complete, use Angi to find quality Pros in Union for any number of jobs.