What we build
We handle residential additions across the Triangle — from a 100 sq ft kitchen bump-out to a full second-story addition. Every addition requires a GC license, and most involve electrical and plumbing — we hold all three.
Types of additions
- Bump-outs — Extend a room 4–8 feet without a new foundation. Common for kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
- Room additions — New bedroom, family room, home office, or in-law suite on a new foundation.
- Sunrooms / enclosed porches — Three-season or four-season rooms with proper insulation and HVAC.
- Garage conversions — Convert an attached garage to living space with insulation, flooring, electrical, and climate control.
- Second-story additions — Add a full or partial second floor. Requires structural engineering and significant permitting.
The NC permit process for additions
Home additions in North Carolina require building permits — and in most cases, electrical and plumbing permits as well. Here’s how we handle it:
- Architectural plans — We coordinate with a local architect or engineer to produce stamped plans that meet NC building code.
- Permit application — We submit to the relevant jurisdiction (City of Raleigh, Town of Cary, Durham County, etc.) and handle plan review responses.
- Inspections — Foundation, framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, insulation, and final — we schedule and attend every one.
- Certificate of occupancy — For larger additions, we obtain the CO before the project is considered complete.
Plan review in Wake County typically takes 2–4 weeks. We factor this into every timeline.
ROI of home additions in NC
According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report, a mid-range room addition in the South Atlantic region recoups approximately 50–60% of its cost at resale. But most homeowners don’t add space for resale value — they add it because they’ve outgrown their home and don’t want to move.
The Triangle’s housing market makes additions particularly attractive: moving to a larger home in the same neighborhood often costs more than adding the square footage you need.