When you have additions to the house designed by an architect that have been approved for construction, you will definitely seek out a builder to begin the work. For many people, adding a floor to their home is one of the biggest investments they would ever make. And hiring the right builder can actually make all the difference in providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for a larger space.

So read on to maximize the success of your home improvement project and avoid unnecessary pitfalls. There are several factors that govern errors and help you achieve a good final result:

· Stay within your budget – After proper consultation, you should have been given a rough estimate of the construction cost to be used as the basis for the project budget. While this is generally a good starting point, every home renovation project has different requirements, and you don’t want to incur additional costs that weren’t included in the price.

Avoid Construction Delays and Check for Poor Quality – The nature of construction differs for the first floor house addition as it uses different techniques and systems than those required for new house construction or ground floor extensions . In such cases, don’t compromise on quality.

For quality control, check with your local fair trade department for builder rating. Try to take advantage of the services of a builder who has won awards for home expansion projects. Get feedback from past customers or review customer testimonials. Try asking the builder about the quality control systems they use.

· Manage construction issues throughout the process – In this process, you will likely assign a construction supervisor who will oversee the commercial contractors working on your project. Its role is to ensure construction time management and quality control during construction.

Make sure the supervisor visits the site daily during construction and also keeps you fully informed of the progress. Always have a 24/7 contact number for your builder handy in case of an emergency such as storm damage, etc. during construction. Try to get alternate contact numbers in case you are unable to reach your construction supervisor.

Since the roof area and parts of the ground floor will become a construction site, you must also ensure the protection of your belongings.