Goals And Site Feasibility
We discuss the space you need and assess the home, lot, access, utilities, setbacks, easements, grading, drainage, and likely zoning or HOA considerations.
Home Additions
More space without leaving the home you love.
A well-designed addition should solve a space problem while looking and feeling like it has always belonged to the home. Urban Construction coordinates the planning, structural work, building systems, exterior integration, and interior finishes needed to create functional new living space.
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Connected By Design
New space that belongs with the home.
From the first feasibility questions through final exterior transitions, the details of an addition need to support one cohesive result.
Urban Construction keeps the planning and construction work organized around the way you want to live in the finished space.
Types Of Home Additions
Make room for the next chapter at home.
Build the rooms your household needs without giving up the place you already love.
- 01Primary suites
- 02Family and great rooms
- 03Bedrooms and guest suites
- 04Bathrooms and laundry rooms
- 05Expanded kitchens and dining areas
- 06Home offices and studios
- 07In-law and multigenerational suites
- 08Second-story additions
- 09Sunrooms and conditioned living spaces
- 10Garage additions and finished rooms above garages
Our Home Addition Process
Plan the connection before the addition takes shape.
Concept And Budget Alignment
The approximate size, location, connection to the existing home, desired features, and finish level are established. Early feasibility and investment expectations are aligned before detailed design.
Architectural And Engineering Design
Plans are developed with the appropriate design professionals. Structural, foundation, roof, energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and exterior details are coordinated.
Proposal, Approvals, And Preconstruction
The construction scope is finalized. Required permits, HOA submissions, selections, long-lead materials, site logistics, and schedule are coordinated.
Sitework, Foundation, And Structure
Construction proceeds through site preparation, excavation where applicable, foundation, framing, roofing, windows, doors, and weather protection.
Systems And Interior Buildout
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, tile, painting, trim, fixtures, and other finishes are completed with required inspections along the way.
Exterior Integration And Completion
Siding, trim, roofing transitions, drainage, grading, and other exterior connections are completed. We then conduct quality reviews, final inspections, and the homeowner walkthrough.
Investment Planning
What does a home addition cost?
High-quality additions in the Triangle commonly start around $100,000, with many projects falling between $175 to $400+ per square foot. Primary suites, second-story additions, kitchens, complex roof connections, extensive sitework, and premium finishes can place the total between $175,000 and $400,000+.
The cost per square foot is often higher for small additions because foundations, design, permits, mobilization, utilities, and structural connections are spread across fewer square feet.
Feasibility and concept planning should come before a firm construction budget.
Home Addition FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
How do I know whether an addition is allowed?+
Zoning, setbacks, lot coverage, easements, septic or utility conditions, HOA rules, and building-code requirements must be reviewed.
Will the addition match the existing home?+
That is the goal. Rooflines, windows, siding, trim, floor elevations, and interior transitions are planned for a cohesive appearance, although exact matches to aged materials are not always available.
Do additions require architectural plans?+
Most substantial additions require detailed plans, and structural engineering may also be necessary.
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