Before — Lutz rear of home
After — Lutz primary suite
PermitPulledHillsborough Co.
Primary-suite addition — Lutz
380 sq ftslab to trusspermit on file
Home additions · Tampa Bay
Home additions in Tampa Bay
Adding on is the most structural thing you can do to a house — new foundation, new roofline, new load paths — which is exactly why it's always engineered and permitted. We handle the plans, pull the permit, pass every inspection, and blend the new space in so it doesn't look bolted on.
Licensed & insured FL #[LICENSE] Engineered & permitted Built to wind code
Photo — BEFORE: existing rear of home
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Photo — AFTER: finished primary-suite addition
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PermitPulledHillsborough Co. · #[PERMIT NO]
Scope: 380 sq ft primary suiteLutzslab to truss
Straight talk
Where additions go sideways
An addition is a small custom home grafted onto your existing one. The hard parts are structural and they're where bad builders cut corners.
The addition that looks bolted on
The giveaway of a cheap addition is a roofline that doesn't match and stucco that's a shade off. We match the pitch, the finish, and the trim so it reads as one house — inside and out.
Permits, plans & engineering
An addition isn't a permit you can skip. It needs engineered plans and a chain of inspections — foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, final. We handle all of it, so your square footage is on record and adds value instead of becoming a problem at sale.
Where new meets old
The hardest part of an addition is the seam — where the new foundation and roof tie into the existing house. Done wrong, that's where you get cracks and leaks. We tie in and flash it properly so it stays dry and solid.
Cost and timeline on a big project
Big projects drift when no one owns them. You get a fixed scope, a written schedule, and one point of contact — so a months-long build doesn't turn into an open-ended one.
Thinking about adding on?
We'll talk through what's possible on your lot, what it takes, and a realistic budget — free, before you commit to anything.
What's included
What's in an Always Remodeling addition
Design through final inspection, under one contract — the structural work and the finishes both.
- Design & engineered plans — drawn and stamped for permit.
- Permit & all inspections — foundation through final, handled by us.
- Foundation — slab or stem wall sized to your soil and code.
- Framing & roof tie-in — tied to the existing structure with code connectors.
- Roofing to match — matched and flashed into the existing roof.
- Exterior to match — stucco or siding blended to the house.
- Impact-rated or code windows & doors — for Florida wind requirements.
- Electrical, plumbing & HVAC — extended into the new space.
- Insulation, drywall, paint & flooring — finished to match.
- Final inspection & warranty — signed off and backed in writing.
What to expect
How an addition runs
01
Design & feasibility
We look at your lot, setbacks, and goals, and figure out what's buildable and what it costs.
02
Engineered plans & permit
We draw it, get it stamped, and pull the permit — the part that protects your investment.
03
Foundation, framing & dry-in
Slab, framing, roof tie-in, and windows, with inspections along the way.
04
Finish & inspect
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, and finishes, then a passed final inspection.
How we build
Engineered for Florida, matched to your house
An addition has to stand up to the same storms as the rest of your house and look like it belongs. Both come down to how it's built.
Foundation: a slab or stem wall sized to Florida code and the soil under your lot.
Framing & wind code: tied to the existing structure with the straps and connectors Florida requires.
Roof tie-in: matched in pitch and material and flashed into the existing roof so the seam doesn't leak.
Windows & exterior: impact-rated or code-compliant glass, and stucco or siding matched so the whole house reads as one project.
Photo — framing & tie-in detail:
roofline matched to the house
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roofline matched to the house
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Recent additions
Tampa Bay additions, before & after
Real additions across the Bay. Additions are structural, so every one is engineered, permitted, and inspected — you'll see it stamped on the photo.
Before — Wesley Chapel side yard
After — Wesley Chapel in-law suite
PermitPulledPasco Co.
In-law suite addition — Wesley Chapel
520 sq ftkitchenette & bathpermit on file
Honest pricing
What an addition costs in Tampa Bay
Additions are priced by finished square foot and how complex the tie-in and finishes are — engineering and permits included. These are honest ranges; your real number comes from a design consult.
Get your addition quoteBump-out / small addition per finished sq ft$200–$350/sf
Primary-suite addition per finished sq ft$250–$400/sf
In-law suite kitchenette & bath$300–$450/sf
Second story / large addition full build$150,000–$350,000
Every project is quoted in writing — no surprises. Ask about financing.
Where we work
Additions across Tampa Bay
We design and build additions throughout Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas. A few of the areas we serve:
Part of a bigger project?
Related services
Photo — finished kitchen
Kitchen remodeling
Many additions include a new kitchen or kitchenette — we build those too.
Explore kitchensPhoto — finished bathroom
Bathroom remodeling
Suites need baths. Same crew, waterproofed and permitted.
Explore bathroomsPhoto — new roof
Roofing
New roofline on the addition, tied and flashed into your existing roof.
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Questions, answered
Do home additions need a permit?
Always. An addition is structural — new foundation, framing, and roof load — so it needs engineered plans and a string of inspections. We handle the plans, pull the permit, and pass every inspection so your new square footage is on record.
How long does an addition take?
Additions run on the scale of months, not weeks, because of design, permitting, and the structural work. You get a written schedule up front and one point of contact who tells you where things stand each week.
Can you match my existing house?
Yes — matching is the whole point. We blend the roofline, the stucco or siding, the windows, and the interior finishes so the addition reads as part of the house, not something bolted onto the side.
Do you handle the architectural and engineered plans?
Yes. We take it from design through stamped, engineered plans to permit, so you're not chasing a separate architect and engineer. It's one team from the first sketch to the final inspection.
Will the addition add value and appraise?
A permitted addition adds square footage of record, which is what appraisers and future buyers count. Unpermitted square footage often can't be counted and becomes a problem at sale — another reason we permit everything.
Can you build an in-law suite, garage conversion, or Florida room?
Yes — in-law and guest suites, second stories, bump-outs, garage conversions, and enclosed Florida rooms are all additions we build, each permitted and built to wind code.
Do you offer financing?
Yes — ask about financing options when we meet, or see our financing page.
Free quote
Get a real number for your addition
Tell us what you're adding — a suite, an in-law unit, a second story, a bump-out. We'll set up a free consult and talk through what's buildable and what it costs. No spam, no pressure.
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