Top Ways to Expand Your Space in 2017

January 20, 2017 | Basement Finishing

Is your family in need of a bit more space? Are you trying to decide whether to create more space in your existing home or move to a different Kokomo house with more square footage? Before you pick up the phone to call your realtor, consider three ways that Hearn Construction, Inc. can help you get more space right where you are.

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Add Square Footage without Moving

May 30, 2016 | Basement Finishing

Do you feel like your current home is starting to burst at the seams? Many growing families like yours find the need for additional square footage but don’t have much of a desire to move. Maybe you like your current neighborhood and want to stay in that school zone. Maybe you are attached to your house, or you just don’t want to mess with packing boxes and actually moving. No matter your reason, Hearn Construction, Inc. can help.

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5 Reasons You Need a Room Addition

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

Feel like you’re running out of space in your home? Let’s face it — if your family has outgrown the house, it’s time for an update. Whether you need a new bedroom or a place for storage, you may feel like you need to look for a new house. Instead of calling a realtor, contact one of our general contractors at Hearn Construction, Inc. for a free estimate on a room addition.

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Adding a Room Addition to Your Home

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

If you love your current Indianapolis home and neighborhood but find yourself in need of more space, you may want to consider adding on a room addition. Hiring a contractor for a room additions is a great idea when building an in-law suite or adding a sunroom. Room additions like this can be big undertaking. Permits, zoning and neighborhood covenants all have to be taken into consideration before you ever even pound a nail. Also remember a large part of your house, if not all of it will be out of commission for various amounts of time. Step By Step Room Addtions The first step to take is contacting your municipalities informing them of the intent to add on to your house. They will be able to tell you what federal, state and local building codes you need to follow during your construction project and issue the appropriate permits. More specifically, … Continued

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Building An In-Law Suite In Your Home

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

According to US Census Bureau projections, the elderly population will more than double between 2000 and 2030, growing from 35 million to over 70 million. What this means is that many Americans will be facing decisions on how to care for their aging parents, often at the same time that they are raising their children. Many families are opting to bring their parents into their own homes. One way you can do this is by adding an in-law suite on to your house. This home improvement project allows both families to maintain some privacy and provide for the needs of the parents. Our professional contractors can design the suite to include the necessary features for your family. Typically, in-law suites contain a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and a private entrance. You want to build an area that your parents feel like is their own but where you are also close enough … Continued

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Sunroom Room Addtion

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

The sun is shining and the weather is starting to warm up. You may dread working inside more and more as the summer months get near. What if you could enjoy the sun while still working inside? The answer is simple, a room addition. But not just any room, a luxurious and relaxing sunroom. Adding a sunroom to your home is a great way to open up additional living space without having to go to the expense of adding on a full room addition. Sunrooms are constructed from various building materials including brick, wood, glass and sometimes aluminum framing. Sunrooms are versatile spaces. Sun Room Uses Not only is a sunroom the perfect place to sit down with your laptop and get a jump start on this week’s work load. It is also a great spot to take a break from the demands of the world and catch some shut-eye. … Continued

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