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      "name": "Step 1: Complete Architectural Plans and Local Approvals",
      "text": "Define the addition footprint and utility connection points, then submit architectural and structural plans to the local building department. Review times vary by jurisdiction, and structural work cannot begin until permits are cleared for zoning, building, and fire compliance.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Excavate and Pour the Foundation",
      "text": "Excavate the building footprint and verify site drainage away from the house. Pour concrete footings and foundation walls that anchor securely into the existing home's foundation, allowing proper curing time before loading weight onto the slab or stem walls.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Frame Walls and Tie in the Roof Structure",
      "text": "Erect exterior load-bearing framing, floor joists, and roof trusses. Integrate the new roofline with the existing house shingles, ensuring flashing and weather barriers are fully watertight before beginning any interior work.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Rough-In Mechanicals, Plumbing, and Electrical",
      "text": "Coordinate sub-trades to run new electrical circuits, gas lines, supply pipes, and drain lines into the addition. Install rough HVAC ductwork and call for municipal rough-in inspections while the wall cavities remain open and accessible.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Install Insulation, Drywall, and Interior Finishes",
      "text": "Hang exterior insulation to meet local thermal codes, followed by drywall hanging, taping, and texturing. Once walls are prepped, finish trades install flooring, custom cabinetry, trim molding, and apply interior paint to complete the room. When expanding a home, structural integrity and permit compliance are non-negotiable. HH Remodeling LLC provides hands-on general contracting across Aurora and the Denver area. Call 303-505-0866 to discuss your kitchen addition.",
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