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Custom Home Additions
for Spacious Living

We specialize in adding custom home and room additions, including in-law suites, family rooms, sunrooms, additional bedrooms, and more. Our team helps you maximize the potential of your current living space with personalized and affordable solutions to meet your family's needs.

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About Our Custom Home & Room Additions

Whether you're looking to expand your home, add a new bedroom, a bonus room, or a functional home office, our experienced team is here to bring your vision to life. As trusted home addition contractors, we know that every addition requires thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship, and precise attention to detail.

At 1st Rate Remodeling, we prioritize your needs and preferences to create a seamless extension that blends beautifully with your existing space.

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Types of Home Additions

A home addition is your chance to transform your house into the spacious, personalized home you’ve always envisioned. Whether it’s a new wing, second story, or private in-law suite, these large-scale expansions offer the extra space and comfort your lifestyle needs. With expert design and construction, a home addition can significantly enhance your home’s functionality, appeal, and long-term value.

New Wing Addition

A new wing adds multiple rooms to one side of the home, often including living areas, bedrooms, or even a private suite.

Second Story Addition

This type of addition builds upward, creating an entire new level of living space without expanding the home’s footprint.

In-Law Suite Addition

Also known as an accessory dwelling unit, it is a compact living space with a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette—ideal for guests or small families.

Types of Room Additions

Looking to expand your living space with a thoughtful, well-designed addition? We offer a wide range of room additions that enhance your home’s comfort and functionality—whether it's a cozy family room, a bright sunroom, a quiet home office, or even a media room for watching movies or gaming. Each space is designed around how you live, helping you get more out of your home while adding lasting value.

Sunroom Addition

Enjoy the sunlight all year round with a cozy sunroom that brings the outdoors indoors.

Family Room Addition

Create a comfortable family room where everyone can relax, socialize, and have a great time.

Mudroom Addition

Keep your home clean and organized with a mudroom for your shoes, jackets, umbrellas, and backpacks.

Bedroom Addition

Create a new bedroom for additional sleeping space, perfect for visiting guests or your growing family.

Bathroom Addition

Adds convenience and value to your home by creating an extra full or half bath, ideal for growing families, guests, or improved daily flow.

Kitchen Addition

Expands your cooking and gathering space, allowing for improved layout, modern features, and a more functional, open-concept design.

Laundry Room Addition

Add a designated laundry room to wash your clothes while keeping your home clutter-free.

Game Room Addition

Take your family’s evenings to the next level with a game room built for video games, pool, tabletop games, or movie nights.

Home Theater Addition

Watch your favorite movies in style with a custom home theater made for big-screen entertainment.

Home Office Addition

Stay focused and productive in your quiet home office that can be used for schoolwork or working from home.

Outdoor Kitchen Addition

Cook and dine outside with an outdoor kitchen designed for grilling, entertaining friends and family, and savoring the summer vibes.

Bonus Room Addition

Also known as a flex room, it is an extra living space added to your home that can be customized for various uses like an office, gym, or playroom.

Bump Out Addition

Create a little extra room with a bump out that expands your living space without requiring a major remodel.

Attic Conversion

Transform your unused attic into a cool, new space for sleeping, studying, or relaxing.

Basement Conversion

Convert your basement into a functional area, such as a lounge, gym, or extra bedroom.

Garage Conversion

Convert your garage into a new hangout, workspace, or a mini apartment for visiting family and friends.

5 Reasons for a Custom Room or Home Addition

Whether you're expanding with a single new room or building a larger home addition, the benefits go far beyond extra square footage. While it may seem like a significant investment, the comfort, functionality, and long-term value you gain make it more than worthwhile. Here are some of the top advantages you and your family can enjoy with a custom room or home addition:

Increased Living Space

A room addition expands your existing space, giving you more room for your growing family.

Improved Functionality

Add a new room or customize an existing one to meet a specific need, such as a home office, mudroom, or game room.

Personalized Design

Adding a new room gives you complete control over the layout, style, and features of your home.

Enhanced Home Value

Adding more rooms increases your home’s market value, which is a valuable benefit if you decide to sell in the future.

Better Than Moving

Increasing your home's size is often more affordable and far less stressful than buying and moving into a new one.

Our Custom Home & Room Additions Process

We follow a clear, step-by-step process to ensure your custom home or room addition is designed and built to match your vision, space, and lifestyle. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, our team handles everything—from planning and design to material selection and construction—with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Here’s how we bring your custom addition to life:

1. Consultation & Planning

First, please contact our team to schedule an initial consultation, where we can discuss your goals, design ideas, and budget. We will assess the space, take measurements, and offer recommendations.

2. Design & Planning

After the initial consultation, we create a detailed plan with layout changes, material selections, and color schemes. We’ll present different designs to help you visualize the final result.

3. Material Selection

Choosing the right materials for your new rooms is essential. Depending on the type of room we are adding, we will need to select tile, flooring, suitable light fixtures, paint colors, cabinetry, and other elements.

4. Demolition & Construction

Expanding your home with a custom addition often requires demolition, where we carefully remove walls, fixtures, and obstructions to make way for the new space. Structural changes are addressed in this phase.

5. Quality Assurance

A project manager will oversee the demolition and construction to ensure everything goes according to plan and stays on schedule. They’ll keep you informed with regular updates as the project progresses.

6. Final Walkthrough & Completion

Once the finishing touches are complete, we will schedule a final walkthrough for you to inspect and request any necessary final changes. If you're satisfied, the project is complete.

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Explore Our Custom Home and Room Additions

Browse our gallery to see how we’ve transformed homes with custom home and room additions. Whether it’s a second story addition, a new game room, a home office, or an in law suite, each project highlights our craftsmanship and attention to detail. Explore our finished work and discover ideas for maximizing the potential of your living space.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Additions

Adding a new room or converting part of your home is a significant project that entails crucial questions and decisions. Below are some of the most common questions we receive about room and home additions. If you don’t see your answer here, feel free to reach out to us directly.

How much does a room addition cost?

The cost of a room addition will depend on the project’s scope, size, and complexity. Adding a new laundry room or converting an old room into a home office will cost significantly less than a garage conversion or adding a second story. Reach out for a free quote for your project!

How to finance a home addition?

You can finance a home addition through options such as home equity loans, HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit), personal loans, or cash-out refinancing. Each method has different terms and interest rates, so it’s best to compare options and consult with your lender to determine which one fits your budget.

How to build a room addition?

Building a room addition requires careful planning, permits, and a solid foundation before construction begins. From utilities to finishes, every step must be precise for lasting results. Trust the experienced team at 1st Rate Remodeling to handle it all with expert care.

How long does it take to build a room addition?

It depends on the project’s size and complexity. Converting existing space is typically faster than building a complete addition, which may require structural changes and permits. Larger or more involved projects take longer due to planning, inspections, and construction.

Your Dream Home Addition Starts Here

Ready to expand your home with a space that’s designed around your lifestyle? Our team is dedicated to creating a seamless, high-quality addition that enhances both your living space and the value of your home. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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