What's the realistic timeline people are experiencing for full home additions or major remodels right now
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about adding a full master suite addition to our place here in Whatcom County—nothing crazy, just bumping out the back for a bedroom, bath, and walk-in closet. Last time I helped a friend with something similar years ago, it dragged on forever between permits, weather delays, and waiting for subs. So what's the realistic timeline people are actually seeing these days for full home additions or big remodels around here? Like from initial plans to actually moving back in? We're in no rush but curious if it's still taking 12-18 months or longer with all the recent stuff going on. Anyone gone through this lately?
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Man, additions can really test your patience. We did a major kitchen/great room remodel plus bumping out a bit for more space about two years back, and honestly it stretched closer to 14 months total once we got going. The design phase and getting permits sorted took longer than expected—probably 4-5 months just to nail down approvals and revisions. After that, actual build time was around 8-9 months, but we hit some holdups with material deliveries and coordinating the crew during rainy season. It felt endless at times, but once the framing went up things moved faster. These days I've noticed a lot of folks mentioning longer waits for good crews, though. If you're shopping around, checking out a solid general contractor bellingham spot like the ones listed on Whatcom Local helped us narrow it down without too much hassle—they've got real local options with reviews. Just my two cents from surviving one ourselves.