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Benefits of Adding a Home Addition

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The benefits of adding a home addition are that we get to put our own touch to a home that we’ve already grown to love. So often we buy a house because of the school district, the great neighborhood, or the fenced-in yard for the family puppy, but we often sacrifice something, and sometimes that something is extra space.

Sometimes a home addition is simply a matter of aesthetics and enjoyment, while other times it comes down to the practicality of needing more space for our lifestyle. Regardless of the reason, investing in our primary home is almost always a smart move. The benefits of adding a home addition include an increase in resale value along with being more cost-effective, and less stressful, than relocating!

Once we’ve lived in our house for a while, we start to notice that we really do need a larger porch, an enclosed patio, or a master bedroom suite with an ensuite bathroom. When we add a home addition, we’re able to finally customize our home to our evolving family’s needs such as creating a new sunroom to have some extra quiet space. A home addition could also mean adding a three-season room so we can enjoy those beautiful St. Charles, IL evenings without enduring the river bugs. Or, perhaps it’s simply adding a gorgeous porch to our home. Regardless of what type of home addition we desire, finding a reputable contractor is always the primary concern.

If we’re undertaking a large project, such as a home addition, then we certainly want to hire a home addition contractor who is known for their attention to detail, like Whelan Builders. Whelan Builders is a husband and wife-owned builder who will bring your vision to life.

With a project portfolio ranging from small porticos to master suites, hiring Whelan Builders for your home addition project will provide all the benefits you’re looking for. If you’re ready to get started, give us a call at 630-356-4441 or email ellie.whelanbuilders@gmail.com

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