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Illustrative imageAdvice from PO · home addition
The right decision doesn't start with a work plan. It starts with the house, the lot, the neighbourhood and the space your daily life is really missing.
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Is the house the problem, or only the space available?
These answers help PO understand whether work can solve the real problem.
- Do you want to stay in the same neighbourhood?
- Does the lot still suit you?
- Does the house work well apart from the missing space?
- What use is really missing?
- What don't you want to give up?
03A NO CAN SAVE YOU FROM THE WRONG PROJECT
If a home addition doesn't solve the real problem, PO will tell you.
The visit isn't there to defend a single solution. It's for seeing whether the project makes sense for this house and for your need.
04Comparison
Add on or move
Factor
Neighbourhood and lot
Space problem
Feasibility of the house
Next decision
Add on to the current house
You keep what you already like about the location.
The work has to be able to create the missing use.
PO can assess the renovation options.
Have PO see the house.
Move
You accept looking for a new location.
The next house must already meet the need or offer another possibility.
PO can only tell you when work on the current house doesn't seem right to him.
Rule out the work first if it can't meet the need.
01Neighbourhood and lot
- Add on to the current house
- You keep what you already like about the location.
- Move
- You accept looking for a new location.
02Space problem
- Add on to the current house
- The work has to be able to create the missing use.
- Move
- The next house must already meet the need or offer another possibility.
03Feasibility of the house
- Add on to the current house
- PO can assess the renovation options.
- Move
- PO can only tell you when work on the current house doesn't seem right to him.
04Next decision
- Add on to the current house
- Have PO see the house.
- Move
- Rule out the work first if it can't meet the need.
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The questions PO asks before recommending a home addition.
06FAQ
When can PO recommend an option?
After understanding the need and seeing the house. PO doesn't decide on a home addition from a distance.
Have another question? Call PO at 514 291-3258
07Next steps
Is your house too small? See the situation.
Want to understand the options? See Home addition.
Want to know how PO chooses his projects? Read Before you call.
Let's talk about your project
Your home deserves a clear answer.
Show me what you want to fix. I'll tell you honestly whether we're a good fit to work together. PO