CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
Room Additions
A room addition extends your home's footprint for a new bedroom, bathroom, family room or primary suite, or adds a balcony. Waterfront Construction handles the foundation, framing, roof tie-in and finishes, and helps with permits.
When this is the right place to start
Best fit when you like your neighborhood and lot but need more square footage on the ground floor.
- Foundation and framing for the new space
- Roof tie-in so the addition matches the house
- Windows, doors, insulation and drywall
- Electrical, plumbing and heating extended to the new rooms
Useful details to have ready
- Which side of the house you want to build on
- Photos of the house and that part of the yard
- What the new space is for: bedroom, suite, family room or balcony
Common questions about room additions
Should I add on or build up?
Building out uses yard space and avoids changes to the existing roof structure, while building up keeps the yard but needs more structural work. Lot size, setbacks and the house's framing decide which is practical.
Will an addition match the rest of my house?
It should. The roofline, siding, windows and interior finishes can be planned to match the existing home, and that is part of the design conversation.
Does a room addition need a permit?
Yes, additions require building permits in East Bay cities. Waterfront Construction helps customers obtain them.