LocalServ.Pro — Home Additions Hiring Checklist
Prepared October 17, 2026
Planning aid; verify current project requirements. No request is sent.

An addition starts with feasibility, not a square-foot estimate. Explain the rooms you need, how they connect to the house, and whether the project changes sleeping space or household use. Gather property plans, prior permits, and septic records if applicable before investing in a finished design.

DISCUSS WITH THE PROVIDER
Who coordinates design revisions required by reviewers?
What existing systems need capacity assessment?
Which parts of the house will be unusable, and for how long?

COMPARE IN WRITING
[ ] Included tasks, materials and quantities
[ ] Exclusions, allowances and change approval
[ ] Relevant credentials, insurance and who performs the work
[ ] Permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones and cleanup

SOURCES
FTC: Avoiding Home Improvement Scams — https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-scam
EPA: Frequent Questions About Septic Systems — https://www.epa.gov/septic/frequent-questions-septic-systems
PHMSA: Call 811 Before You Dig — https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/safety-awareness/811-day

Full guide: https://localserv.pro/services/additions/