HOME ADDITIONS The national average investment for a home addition generally starts at $190 per square foot and up.  Finishes ultimately dictate the ultimate cost.  Whirlpool tubs, walk-in showers, use of stone finishes, etc. can quickly cause the "cost per square foot" to increase.   - Why use our Designer to plan your project? - Information for obtaining financing. - How to begin, description of process.     Why use a Designer to plan your project?   For most households, their home is their greatest financial asset.  In fact, utilizing a qualified Designer can save you thousands of dollars in the long run by identifying design ideas and functionality well before construction begins.  In most instances, city and county municipalities are requiring a detailed set of plans prior to issuing the required permits.   Information for obtaining financing.   Many of our clients opt to obtain a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), or in some instances, clients have discovered that the mortgage rate they are currently paying is higher than what is now available so they have opted to refinance their current mortgage.   Click on the link below to fill out your contact information.  A financial consultant from a local reputable credit union will contact you to go over the financing options that are best suited to your needs.   Like our vendors and suppliers, the financial representatives we have chosen to work with represent the finest in quality, integrity and professionalism.   How to begin - Description of the process.   When you are ready to meet with us to go over the costs involved in completing your home addition, simply click on the underlined link below to "request a quote".    R&D Construction works closely with a reputable and knowledgeable Designer, Jim Allen, who assists our clients to achieve their goals and create a clear vision for our construction team.  Prior to attaining his degree in design, Mr. Allen was a residential contractor for nearly 15 years in Seattle.  This experience is crucial to creating a design that fits within an agreed upon budget right from the beginning.   When a propective client requests a free in-home consultation, Mr. Allen will schedule an appointment to review the vialbility of the project, make design suggestions, assist with establishing a budget and answer preliminary questions.    Mr. Allen will also indicate, during that visit, the nominal investment required to begin drawing up "construction documents".   The first step is to create 3 dimensional computer renderings that show you existing home as well as the new addition design.  The design is continually updated and changed based on your input and approval.    Once design approval is given, we will then provide a "fixed cost" detailed proposal for completing your project as designed.   This process keeps our clients in the driver's seat, provides the most control and options and gives our clients time to make important decisions and an opportunity to get to know our team prior to commiting to the project in its entirety.