Have you run out of storage space in your home? If your basement, rooms, and even garage is chock-full and there is no space left to expand outwards there is only one place to look – upward! An attic provides convenient storage space for seasonal decor and other items that only need to be retrieved once a year. Beyond that practical application, attics are also vital in controlling temperatures in a home, and on that latter note they can be used to add insulation and host HVAC equipment. Understanding the benefits you are indeed interested in having a garret added to the top of your residence. But can you add an attic to a house in Winnipeg? Yes, you can, but there are some important things to consider first. Let’s review!
2 Important Steps to Take When You Want to Add an Attic to a Detached House in Winnipeg MB
Get a Permit for an Attic in Winnipeg
As per the City of Winnipeg, building permits are required for renovations, additions, and construction of undeveloped space. Attics fall under this category. Additional electrical and plumbing permits may be required when systems are upgraded or changed to accommodate the addition of an attic. There are other nuances to consider, such as how much time the City of Winnipeg requires for project completion which begins from the period of time the permit has been approved. You can sift through the dozen-and-half FAQs regarding getting a permit for an attic on the City of Winnipeg website, or you can leave all of the heavy lifting (and paperwork) in the capable and well-connected hands of Vulcan Construction. Vulcan Construction will take care of the permits and regulations along with the red tape on your behalf. Contact us at 204-201-3455 right away to find of what permits are required to add an attic to your specific property.
Choose a Contractor to Add an Attic to Your House
As addressed in the introduction, the answer to your online search for “Can you add an attic to a house?” is in the affirmative for the greater Winnipeg area. However, something as critical as this home expansion is not something that can be done as a DIY project. Moreover, the average general contractor is not necessarily qualified to do the project either. Instead, you should only secure the services of a construction company that specializes in story additions, which is the category appropriate to attic construction. Vulcan is Winnipeg’s preeminent contractor for story additions to detached family homes. In addition to protecting the structural integrity of the new space and entire home, we will recommend innovative ways to best leverage the space to increase energy efficiencies. The latter will speed-up your return on investment (ROI) due to a reduced annual utility expenditure. An attic may also open up a previously untapped opportunity for solar panel installation (if desired). The possibilities are endless when you work with Vulcan to add a literal and proverbial layer to your property. View more about our story addition services.
ADD AN ATTIC TO YOUR WINNIPEG HOUSE
(Winnipeg Homeowners)