How to build an addition onto a modular home

by Linda

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need to build an addition for a mud room onto my modular home and would like some ideas on the best way to do it ourselves, size needed is 12 by 12 feet for the addition.

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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on May 01, 2017

My first thought was when you mention that you want to do it yourselves: Have you checked with the local authorities about permits and what is required as far as safety, electric, etc.? 12X12 is the size of a bedroom and I think there could be some regulations.

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- Linda on May 02, 2017
  
  Permits granted, engineered plans already being worked on.
  
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- Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on May 02, 2017
  
  If plans are in progress, then maybe I misunderstood your question.
  
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- Linda on Nov 29, 2018
  
  Local authorities allow additions and we have approval already ,the addition does not include any bedrooms just an addition to the entry way for extra storage.
  
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William on May 01, 2017

My concern this involves structural construction that does involve permits and inspections. The other concern is that if you are asking how to do it then you should not attempt it. This project is really not a DIY unless you have some construction experience.

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Linda on May 01, 2017

yes there must be a permit along with plans from an engineer for us to follow.

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- Linda on Nov 29, 2018
  
  We plan on getting plans drawn up by an engineer and have a contractor do the framing and any electrical work, and finish it ourselves.
  
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