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Home additions always require a building permit. The permit process covers structural plans, foundation, framing, electrical, and final inspections at multiple stages. No licensed contractor will begin an addition without pulling permits — and unpermitted additions must be disclosed in any home sale.
Before you commit to a kitchen overhaul or deck addition, see exactly what each project returns at resale. Our ROI calculator uses 2025 Cost vs. Value data to show you the numbers in seconds.
All home additions require permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. Permit costs run 0.5–2% of project cost. Here's what gets inspected, how long approval takes, and what happens if you skip it.
Most homeowners sign contractor contracts they don't fully understand. Here are the 8 clauses that create risk — and the 5 things every legitimate contract must include.
Missouri has no state general contractor license requirement — which means anyone can call themselves a contractor. Here's the 7-step checklist to verify before you hand over a deposit.
Converting an attached garage to living space costs $15,000–$50,000 depending on scope. ROI is 65–80% — better than most additions. But there are real tradeoffs in cold climates and HOA neighborhoods.
Bump-outs cost $5,000–$30,000 and expand a room 2–15 feet without new foundation work. Full additions cost $30,000–$100,000+ and require foundation, framing, and roof extension. Here's how to know which your project actually needs.
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