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An addition is the one project where the framing, the foundation, the roof line and the existing house all have to agree with each other. It is not a bigger remodel. It is closer to building a small house and then joining it to one that already exists, which is the part that makes it harder than new construction rather than easier.
The thing almost nobody expects
An addition starts with design and plans, not with a quote. Most homeowners come in expecting the process to work like a bathroom: we look, we price it, we start. It does not. Until there is a design and a drawn plan, nobody knows what is being built, which means nobody can price it honestly. We cannot shoot a number off the hip on a project this size and we will not pretend otherwise.
So the sequence is: discovery call, then design and plans with 3D mock-ups, then bids from the trades, then an exact proposal. Only at that last step does a real number exist.
The second surprise is the cost per square foot. People compare an addition to what it cost to build their house and it does not compare. A smaller footprint raises the square foot price, and tying into an existing structure is far more work than building on open ground. That is the honest explanation and it is better heard on the first call than in week two.
What we build
Room additions
family rooms and master suites, on the ground floor.
Second Story Additions
which are a different animal. The existing structure has to carry the new load, so LVLs go in, the roof gets tied in, and the house is open to weather during part of it.
In-Law Suites
which are usually the most involved because they are effectively a small home: living space, a bathroom, sometimes a kitchenette, and often accessibility built in from the start.
Also bump-outs, attached garages, and enclosing existing space.
Where an addition goes wrong
The three things that derail an addition are almost never the construction.
Starting without plans.
People want a number first, and every number given before a drawing exists is a guess. The guess is always low, because nobody guesses high, and the gap turns up as change orders once you are committed.
Underestimating the tie-in.
The new structure has to meet the old one at the foundation, the walls and the roof, and the old one is rarely square, level or built the way the plans say. That work is invisible in every photo you have saved and it is real money.
Comparing it to new construction.
A smaller footprint costs more per square foot, and working against an existing house costs more than working on open ground. If your reference point is what it cost to build a house, an addition will look expensive until you understand why it is not the same job.
None of that argues against building one. It argues for knowing all three before you start, which is what the design phase is for.
What drives the number
Size first, and it is not close. After that, whether a bathroom is going in versus living space only, whether a kitchen or kitchenette is involved, and whether utilities have to be relocated.
Then the parts nobody sees in an inspiration photo: existing home conditions, structural modifications, LVLs to carry load properly, tying in the new roof to the old one, foundation work, electrical, plumbing, exterior finishes, site work and permits.
We do not publish a range for additions, and that is deliberate. The spread is genuinely too wide for a number on a web page to mean anything, and a figure that turns out to be wrong by a factor of three is worse than no figure. You get a real range on the discovery call once we know what you are actually trying to build.
What the design phase actually buys you
Design and plans typically run $3,500 to $6,000, depending on the size of the addition and how intricate it is.
That is a real number and it is the first one in the process, which surprises people. It is worth understanding what it is buying.
It buys a drawing the county will accept, a 3D mock-up so you can see the thing before it exists, and a document precise enough that three trades can bid the same job and their numbers can be compared. Without it, every price you are given is a guess, including ours.
It also buys you the ability to stop. Some people go through design, see the real number, and decide to remodel what they have instead. That is a good outcome reached for a few thousand dollars rather than a bad one discovered halfway through a build.
What we handle once the plans exist
Everything. Permits through the county or the township, every subcontractor, and every inspection as it comes up.
Excavation and foundation on a ground-floor addition. Structural work and load-carrying beams on a second story, with the roof tied back into the existing one. Then framing, roofing, mechanicals, and interior finish exactly like any other remodel.
Your decisions are the design and the material selections. Your scheduling job is telling us when we can be at the house. Every Tuesday and Friday you get an update on where things stand, usually more.
Before we finish, a walkthrough and a punch list, and we do not leave with items open on it.
Additions in Stark County
Permits go through the county or the township depending on where you are, and we handle all of it. Uniontown, Hartville and Lake Township are one process, North Canton and Jackson Township another, and Green and Randolph another again. You do not deal with any of them.
Older housing stock is the variable that matters most here. Tying a new structure into a house built in the fifties or sixties turns up more than the plans show, and that is a schedule risk more than a budget one.
Everything Redeemed Contracting builds is on the services page.
How it goes
A free discovery call, where we talk through what you are imagining and give you a wide but honest picture. Then design and plans with 3D mock-ups. Then bids and an exact proposal. Then excavation or structural work, framing, roofing, mechanicals, and interior finish exactly like any other remodel.
Updates every Tuesday and Friday throughout, often more. A walkthrough and a punch list before we finish.
Why homeowners here call us
One contractor holds the schedule and every trade. You are hands off from the day we break ground. A one year craftsmanship warranty with written terms. Insured, BBB accredited with an A- rating, licensed trades on all plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Scope of Work
What's Included in Our Home Additions
Every project is customized to your home, but here's the typical scope we cover, handled by our in-house crew from start to finish.
Foundation & Structural Work
Engineered footings and foundations designed for your soil conditions and addition scope.
Framing & Exterior Envelope
Structural framing, roof extension, exterior sheathing, and weatherproofing completed to code.
Roofing & Siding to Match
We source matching roofing materials and siding to ensure the addition blends with your existing home.
Windows, Doors & Insulation
Energy-efficient windows, exterior doors, and full insulation to meet or exceed current code requirements.
Interior Finishes
Drywall, flooring, trim, lighting, and paint matched or complemented to your existing home's aesthetic.
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Integration
All mechanical systems extended and integrated properly with your existing home's infrastructure.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
The Remodeling Experience You've Been Looking For
We built our entire process around the things homeowners told us they were missing from other contractors. Communication, respect, and a crew that shows up when they say they will.
Clear Communication
We send updates, answer calls, and keep you informed, so you're never left wondering what's happening in your home.
Your Home Is Protected
We use floor protection and dust barriers and treat every surface as if it were our own.
Spotless Jobsites
We clean up every day before leaving. You'll never come home to a messy, disrespected space.
Custom to Your Home
No cookie-cutter remodels. Every decision is made specifically for your space, your style, and your goals.
A Premium Process
From first walkthrough to final handshake, the experience is structured, professional, and built around your peace of mind.
How It Works
Our Home Additions Process
A structured, transparent process so you know exactly what happens, and when, from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Phone Consultation
We start with a quick call to hear about your addition goals and get a sense of the scope before scheduling a visit.
In-Home Visit & Design
We visit your property, review your expansion goals, and identify what's structurally and architecturally possible.
Permitting
We submit and manage all permit applications, a process we handle entirely on your behalf.
Foundation & Structure
Site preparation, foundation work, and framing completed with precision and inspected at each phase.
Interior & Exterior Finishes
Roofing, siding, windows, and all interior finishes installed to blend seamlessly with your existing home.
Final Walkthrough
We review every detail together and ensure the new space feels like it's always been part of your home.
Common Questions
Home Additions FAQ
Homeowners often come to us with the same questions. Here are straightforward answers.
The range is genuinely too wide to publish, because a bump-out and a second-story master suite are not the same project in any way that matters. Size, whether a bathroom or kitchen is involved, structural work and site conditions all move it substantially. We give you a real range on the discovery call once we know what you are building.
Because until there is a drawn plan, nobody knows what is being built. Any number given before that is a guess, and a guess on a project this size is not a favor to you. Design comes first, then bids, then an exact proposal.
Longer than a remodel, and the design and permitting phase is a real part of it before anything is built. We give you a schedule once the plans exist, because a timeline before that is the same guess as a price before that.
Often, but the existing structure has to be able to carry it, which is a structural question answered in the design phase. It usually means LVLs and a new roof tie-in, and the house is open to weather for part of it.
Yes, all of it. County or township permits, scheduling every subcontractor, and booking inspections as they come up. Your only scheduling job is telling us when we can be at the house.
Related Work
What falls under home additions
The two pieces of an addition homeowners most often ask about by name. Both are part of what we build, and both are also a project on their own.
In-Law Suites
Effectively a small home: living space, a bathroom, sometimes a kitchenette, and often accessibility built in from the start.
Second Story Additions
The existing structure has to carry the new load, so LVLs go in and the roof gets tied in.
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Where we do this work
We do home additions in Uniontown, Lake Township, Hartville, North Canton, Jackson Township, Green, Marlboro and Randolph.
How an addition is designed and priced is in our investment guides, and the finished projects are in the gallery.
How every job runs, start to finish, is on our process page, and what past customers say is on our reviews page.