After a tough two years of all four of us in small quarters, we are ready to start asking contractors for suggestions and estimates to add on at least a master bed and bathroom and maybe an office and back porch.

We are just at the "been thinkin' about it" stage. I know of one friend who had a whole house built and had all kinds of problems with the building contractor not sticking to the contract, dates, etc.

Any advice on how to proceed? What kinds of things to watch out for/questions to ask, etc.?

Thanks!