EXTERIOR SERVICE
More house, built like the original..

Bump-outs, full rooms, second-story additions. We handle design, structural engineering, permits, and build — and match existing siding, trim, and rooflines so it doesn't look bolted-on.

Structural engineering included

Permits + zoning variance assistance

Match existing siding, trim, windows, roof

Tie-in framing — no "addition gap"

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PATHS
The right solution depends on how the house is used

We do not treat every project in this category as the same job. Scope, disruption, budget, and long-term value change depending on which path fits the house and your actual goals.

Tight-scope gain

Bump-outs

Small footprint additions that fix cramped kitchens, baths, or entries without forcing a whole-house project.

Best for targeted square-footage gainsGood when layout pain is local, not globalFaster than full-room additions when feasible
Family growth path

Full-room additions

For homeowners who need real new living space and want it integrated like the original house, not attached like an afterthought.

Best for suites, offices, family roomsNeeds strong roofline and exterior tie-in planningFoundation and structure drive the real scope
Largest impact

Second-story / over-garage

These projects can transform the house but demand more structural, envelope, and sequencing discipline than most realize.

Major square-footage upsideRequires deeper framing and foundation reviewBest when long-term ownership is the goal
SCOPE
WHAT'S INCLUDING IN EVERY JOB

Every line item below is in the contract. No surprises, no "we'll figure it out on-site." If we do the work, these are part of the price.

01

Design + engineering

Architectural plans + PE-stamped structural. Submitted to your town.

02

Permits

Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical. We pull all of them.

03

Foundation

Full basement, crawl, or slab — whichever matches the existing.

04

Framing

Floor joists, wall framing, roof trusses or stick-build to match existing pitch.

05

Envelope

Sheathing, house wrap, flashing, windows, roofing — all matched.

06

MEP rough

Electric, plumbing, HVAC tie-ins to existing systems.

07

Tie-in

Carefully cut into existing walls/roof. Insulate. Patch. Make it seamless.

08

Interior finish

Drywall, flooring, trim, paint — match existing or upgrade.

EARLY WARNING
Signs your roof is already telling on itself.

CATCH IT EARLY AND THIS IS A
ROOFING JOB.
WAIT TOO LONG AND IT BECOMES
ROOFING + DECKING + INSULATION +
CEILING.

01

You are out of rooms, not just storage

If the house fundamentally lacks function, a cosmetic remodel may not solve the real constraint.

02

Poor old tie-ins

Older porches, garages, or previous additions often complicate where and how new work can connect.

03

Unknown zoning limits

Setbacks, lot coverage, and height rules can kill a concept if not checked early.

04

Wish-list creep

Additions grow expensive fast when the envelope, MEP, and finish scope keep expanding mid-design.

MATERIALS
We only installwhat we'd put on our own house.
30-60 sq ft

Bump-out

Extending an existing room by 2-4 feet. Great for kitchens, baths, closets. No foundation needed if cantilevered.

150-400 sq ft

Room addition

Full new room — family room, primary suite, home office. New foundation, matched roofline.

600-1,200 sq ft

Second-story addition

Doubles your square footage. Requires structural review of existing foundation and framing.

Attached or detached

Garage + above

Two-car garage with living space or storage above. Common on smaller Maine lots.

PROCESS
How the job runs, start to finish.
01

Feasibility visit

On-site review: lot setbacks, foundation, roof tie-ins, septic if rural.

02

Design phase

3-6 weeks. Plans, elevations, material selection, fixed bid.

03

Permit

2-8 weeks depending on town. We handle submission and back-and-forth.

04

Build

8-20 weeks depending on size. Weather-dried-in first, then finish inside.

05

Sign-off

Final inspection with town, warranty packet, 1-year check-in visit.

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COVERAGE
Home Additions in your town

Based in Hudson, we cover all of Penobscot County — and the closer neighborhoods of Hancock and Waldo counties. 45-minute radius from our yard, same-day response within 30

Questions
Things people actually ask.

More questions? Call +1 (203) 725-5058 or request an estimate — we don't believe in pressure sales.

How long does an addition take?
Design + permit: 2-4 months. Build: 2-5 months. Most families go start-to-finish in 6-9 months.