5 Benefits of Adding an In-Law Suite to Your Home

March 15th, 2019

Today, many families face the issue of having to manage living arrangements for their aging loved ones. According to the United States Census Bureau, seniors make up 13.3 percent of our country’s population. Thankfully, there’s a solution to homeowners considering multi-generational living—an in-law suite.

With a custom-built in-law suite from Munz Construction, you can provide the seniors in your family with comfort and improved quality of life while allowing them to maintain their independence, all through this gorgeous and one-of-a-kind home addition. Let’s examine some of the advantages of building an in-law suite in your home.

1. Add Extra Space

One of the primary benefits when our Bucks County, PA general contractors add an in-law suite to your home is the square footage it adds. This can especially come in handy if the main house seems too crowded or busy. The added space can help make your aging loved ones’ golden years fun, enjoyable, and comfortable.

2. Improve Quality of Life

When you share living space with extended family members, it benefits the entire family. Grandparents can be fulfilled by giving support, knowledge, and wisdom to their children and grandchildren, while homeowners can have peace of mind and the confidence that their parents are close by in case help is needed. Through these beneficial interactions it can help to promote closeness and bonding among members of the family.

3. Maintain Seniors’ Independence

Since an in-law suite typically features a bathroom area, bedroom area, and a small kitchen, it resembles a small apartment. Not only does this allow older adults to enjoy their independence and privacy in a safe environment, but it also enables them to set their own schedules. With numerous customization options, you can find a perfect balance between private areas and shared spaces for all family members.

4. Create Versatility

With an in-law suite, it’s important to remember that it’s not merely intended for aging parents. In fact, there are myriad uses for this extra space. For example, it can be used for accommodating houseguests, children home from college, or as a rental space. Additionally, it can serve as an area for crafts, a fitness room, or even an art studio.

5. Increase Curb Appeal and Value

One of the best benefits of adding an in-law suite to your home is the value and curb appeal that it adds. Room additions can create substantial additional value to your house due to the space and luxury that they offer.

If you love your home and neighborhood, then it’s likely you don’t want to leave your home to accommodate multi-generational living. That’s precisely why we say “Don’t Move, Improve!” at Munz Construction. By adding an in-law suite to your home, you ensure that your house is suitable for your entire family, through every phase of life.

If you’re ready to discuss your options to add beauty and appeal to your home with an in-law suite, reach out to our team. We can build the ideal space that’s not only beautiful, but functional as well, and that your extended family can call home.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call Munz Construction, the top-rated construction company serving Richboro, PA and the surrounding areas at 215-953-8833!

L. C.

14:13 11 Sep 18

Munz Construction has done a number of large projects for us at our home over the past 18 yrs. They have always done a great job. Their workers are good and very courteous. We have always felt very comfortable with them in our house, especially Phil and Jason. Steve and Pete are easy to work with and are responsive to questions/issues. Bryan is very helpful when you need to make selections for your projects. The company stands behind their work and provides quality in a timely fashion, which can't be said for a lot of other companies these days. We would definitely recommend them!

tina leck

17:46 17 Aug 18

Munz Construction did an amazing job with our basement remodel. The entire team was so pleasant to work with. Everyone that has come to our home since the remodel has been thoroughly impressed with the design. It really was a great experience to work with everyone at Munz. I’d like to also add that my husband tends to be an “overspender” and I am the complete opposite... so from the very start of our project , the design team made sure we were both comfortable with all of our selections. They always showed numerous options and price points for different things. So in the end, my husband and I were both so happy with everything. Thanks Munz, we’ll definitely use you again.

Sheryl Duffy

19:23 17 Sep 18

I did a major renovation of a 40 year old house. While touching virtually every room, the most significant changes included creating a new custom kitchen by combining the existing kitchen with a small dining room, creating a new master bedroom and converting a small bedroom into a large new master bathroom. I had contacted several well known home renovation companies who either did not seem to be interested in the large project or did not seem to offer the “full service” and support I needed. Steve and Bryan spent all the time I needed to make me comfortable making all the design decisions – not an easy task since I am design challenged! Any issues that came up, as would be expected in a project this size, were addressed. In addition, everyone made living in the house during construction as comfortable as possible. I would also like to say that the attention to detail and the finishing work done by their people was remarkable. The final results are fantastic! Needless to say I would use them again for any project and would highly recommend Munz Construction.

DJ Mischak

17:49 17 Sep 18

Chris and his crew were amazing! They added an addition that "touched" every room in the house. His workers were kind, courteous, and respectful AND they got the job done in a timely manner with WONDERFUL results. We love our new addition. We have the BEST house on the block!!!!

Hunter Labovitz

20:39 19 Sep 18

We were gutting and remodeling an old house that needed major work but that we didn’t want to tear down. Given the time and cost involved, we were very deliberate with our choice of contractor. We are very glad we chose Munz Construction as dealing with all of their employees was a pleasure from Day One (and the project took about a year so we had lots of contact). They always suggested ways to cut costs, had good suggestions to modify the blueprints to our advantage and never pushed unnecessary ideas. The design team was especially helpful as their three-dimensional computer models really gave us good insight into the final product and allowed us to make pre-construction tweaks of which we otherwise would not have thought. Munz was also very good about fixing things without complaint. As we approach one year in our new house, we are very happy and also receive lots of compliments on the design and preservation of the house.

Stacey Holloran

13:58 18 Oct 18

We are very pleased with Munz Construction. We had the front of our house framed for new windows, new siding, stucco removal, new gutters, lighting etc. They helped with design ideas upfront and the house looks amazing. Erich and his team were very pleasant, professional and detail oriented. We would definitely use them again for any additional work in the future.

Cynthia Powell

20:28 23 Oct 18

Everyone at Munz that we had the pleasure of working with were wonderful. From the beginning of our project, until the end everyone worked so hard. We had a new room, bathroom, and a beautiful porch put on our house. We are extremely happy. I would highly recommend this company.

Giannina Macaluso

21:14 22 Oct 18

Munz Construction installed my new windows. They were extremely professional and did a great job.The crew arrived timely, covered my floors and were sure keep all areas clean throughout the installation.After the job was completed the crew cleaned and actually left my home cleaner than they found it! Munz Construction is hugely recommeded and will be installing my new kitchen, powder room and hall bath!Nice to see a professional company!!!!

Catherine Melly

15:09 30 Aug 18

Had great experience with Pete, our site manager, as well as Jason (construction), Jack (electrician ), Dave (painter), and all of the other subcontractors. Very clean, professional, pleasant. I found the initial process of general design less than ideal. Having little experience with this process, I didn't feel as informed as I could have been. I expected there may be options in layout and design, but that was not the case. In fact, the original design presented to us didn't really show a layout at all, merely a word document of what would be done. I was slightly taken aback when, e.g., there was no option for any kind of linen storage in the bathroom as the design completely removed a large closet that we had in order to make room for a stall shower. It was assumed we would want a whirlpool tub, and we weren't really asked about that option. These kinds of things made me a little uncomfortable with going forward. To us, it was a very expensive job, and yet I felt like it was not considered an important one when we sat with the designer. We felt much more comfortable when Pete met with us to go over the job expectations. There were very few glitches along the way, and Pete handled each of these very professionally. The work as completed is very good, and we are very happy with the end result.

Peter Gilles

21:19 17 Oct 18

Munz Construction is a one-of-a-kind experience when it comes to renovations and construction. The family-run local business will handle every aspect of your project from helping see your initial ideas through to budgeting, permitting, and construction. You will be delighted by the friendly, knowledgeable staff whether you're visiting the showroom or have construction crews conscientiously working for you to create your masterpiece. Munz Construction has the capabilities to handle any size renovation or construction project. If you enjoy working with the best then try Munz!