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Home AdditionsEXTERIOR 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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Home AdditionsTop 3% nationally
412WORKS COMPLETED SINCE 2011
50 YRMATERIAL WARRANTY
1-2CREW DAYS TYPICAL
$0HIDDEN FEES
01 · 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 gains•Good when layout pain is local, not global•Faster 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 rooms•Needs strong roofline and exterior tie-in planning•Foundation 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 upside•Requires deeper framing and foundation review•Best when long-term ownership is the goal
02 · 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.
03 · 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.
04 · 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.
05 · 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.
06 · RECENT WORK
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08 · 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
09 · QUESTIONS
Things people actually ask.
More questions? Call +1 (207) 219-5669 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.
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READY TO PRICE YOUR Home Additions JOB
On-site visit, drone scan if relevant, written line-item quote within 48 hours. No pressure, no fine print.