The Two Major “Gotchas” Areas in Arizona Home Additions

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions
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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• When space or function is an issue, homeowners
  opt for home additions than moving to new
  property
• Home remodeling projects if done properly will
  pay for themselves over time

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• Home additions boosts homes value, extend
  overall square footage and add functional living
  space
• Selecting building materials and finishes
  enhances homes character
• Homeowners must proceed carefully if constructing
  an Arizona home addition

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• Homeowners must evaluate several factors to avoid
  projects going south
• Issues in two specific areas can make or break
  room addition Zoning and Existing Home Systems

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• 1. Know Your Zoning Constraints
• Know what can or cant do on your property
• Check legal documents, such as property deed,
  CCRs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions),
  bylaws, etc.
• Pay attention to these zoning restrictions
• Setbacks buffer area requires open space
  between neighbor structures for fire safety and
  appearance

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• 1. Know Your Zoning Constraints
• Structure Height limitations exists so fire
  truck ladders can reach upper floors and
  neighborhoods maintain uniform appearance, and
  views and access arent blocked
• Buildable Area Ratio ratio varies between
  areas, communities restrict amount of yard
  homeowners can use
• Local Rules limitations may exist due to
  historical conditions, CCRs or something else

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• 2. Existing Home Systems Up-to-Snuff?
• Examine home to see if systems can handle demands
  of new room addition
• Issues may not be uncovered until remodeling work
  begins, this is why you need experienced
  remodeling contractor
• Home systems that home additions may tax
• Structural second story addition may put extra
  stress on foundation and ceiling structure

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• Existing Home Systems Up-to-Snuff?
• Electrical home additions require new circuits
  to boost capacity
• Mechanical may need to add a system or upgrade
  existing HVAC system
• Hazardous Materials examples are asbestos and
  lead paint
• Knowing existing systems ahead of time help plan
  realistic budget

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• Proceed with as much information as possible
  before construction begins
• Work with a qualified remodeling contractor that
  has ample experience in Arizona home additions

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The Two Major Gotchas Areas in Arizona Home
Additions

• About the Author
• Jim Weisman is owner of Republic West Remodeling,
  an Arizona-based company specializing in home
  remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, room additions,
  outdoor living spaces and more.
• For more information about Arizona Home
  Additions, visit http//www.republicwest.com/home-
  remodeling-az.php today.