Home Additions · South Jersey
Most home additions begin because of a handful of homeowner frustrations. Here are the two we hear most often, and how we solve each one.
The bedrooms are tight. The storage is maxed out. The living spaces feel cramped, no matter how you arrange the furniture. The family has grown, the way you use the home has changed, and there is no more room to spread out.
You have thought about moving, but you love your neighborhood, your schools, and the community you built here, and starting over somewhere else is not really what you want.
We add square footage exactly where you need it most, and we rework the existing layout along with the addition so the new space flows naturally with the rest of the home. That can mean a primary suite addition that gives you back the master bedroom you have outgrown, an expanded family room that fits the way you entertain, or additional bedrooms and storage that finally give the household enough room.
The finished home does not feel like an old house with a new section added on. It feels like a home that was always meant to be this size.
Your aging parents are spending more time at your home, or coming to live with you, and there is no real space for them to settle into. Your adult children visit often and need somewhere to stay that is not the pull-out couch. The home is full of people you love, but there aren’t enough rooms for them.
We design private, self-contained suites that allow independence without isolation. That means a bedroom, a full bathroom, and, where the project supports it, a sitting area or kitchenette, all designed to feel like part of the home rather than a separate building.
We plan for accessibility and long-term comfort from the start, so the addition that supports a parent today still serves the household well as your needs change. Every layout is shown to you in a 3D rendering before construction begins.
Home additions are projects we are actively building out as a featured part of our portfolio. The project below shows how we approach adding livable space to a home that has run out of room.
A growing family in Audubon loved their neighborhood but had run out of space at home. We converted their unused attic into a full primary suite with a curbless wet room, custom built-ins, and a dedicated mini-split system — giving them a private second-floor retreat and their newborn a room of their own.
Lifestyle Design + Remodel was built around the parts of remodeling that other contractors get wrong. Here is what we do differently.
From design through construction and final walkthrough, you work with a dedicated team that knows your project inside and out. We are here for more than the construction phase, we aim to build lasting relationships with homeowners who trust us with their homes again and again.
Most remodels go over budget because too many decisions are made after the work begins. Our project development phase locks in the layout, materials, and pricing before a single wall comes down. You get a fixed-price agreement, 3D renderings of your finished space, and a client portal where you can track every decision, document, and update from start to finish.
We guide our clients with full transparency. We simplify the decisions in front of you, set realistic expectations, and never push upgrades you do not need. The goal is to help you make good calls about your home, not to talk you into a bigger project.
Construction does not have to take over your life. Our team shows up in marked vehicles and company apparel, cleans up at the end of every day, and uses zip-wall systems to keep dust contained. Project managers carry no more than three or four jobs at a time, so your remodel gets the attention it deserves.
Home addition pricing is calculated by square footage since project size varies more than any other service we offer. The tiers below are starting points based on the projects we run most often. Final pricing is always defined in writing during your project development phase.
A small bedroom or bathroom addition with upgraded materials, designed to flow with the existing home. Best for homeowners who need targeted square footage without taking on a major expansion.
– Architectural and structural design phase
– Single-purpose addition (bedroom, bathroom, or single living space)
– Upgraded materials throughout
– Full design coordination with the existing home
– New flooring, paint, and trim across the addition
– Upgraded electrical and plumbing
– Permits and inspections
A mid-size bedroom or bathroom addition with premium materials and a more involved design phase. Best for homeowners ready to add a meaningful amount of livable space, like a primary suite or a multi-room addition.
– Architectural and structural design phase
– Mid-size addition with multiple rooms
– Premium materials throughout
– Full design coordination with the existing home
– New flooring, paint, and trim across the addition
– Upgraded electrical and plumbing
– Permits and inspections
A major addition, multi-room or multi-level, with premium finishes and the highest level of design detail. Best for homeowners taking on a large in-law suite, a full second-story addition, or a multi-room expansion that significantly changes the home’s footprint.
– Architectural and structural design phase
– Large in-law suite, multi-room addition, or multi-level expansion
– Premium finishes throughout
– Full design coordination with the existing home
– New flooring, paint, and trim across the addition
– Upgraded electrical and plumbing
– Permits and inspections
– Accessibility planning where the project supports it
Every home addition project includes 3D renderings of the finished spaces, a fixed-price build agreement, and a confirmed start and completion date before construction begins.
*The pricing ranges provided above are estimates based on typical projects and are intended to give you a general idea of average costs. Your actual project price may vary depending on your specific needs, scope, timeline, and requirements. To receive an accurate quote tailored to your unique project, please contact us. We’d love to discuss your project details and provide you with a customized pricing proposal.
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Every project follows the same proven path. Here is what to expect from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
This is a quick call for us to learn what you are thinking about, followed by a site visit to see the space in person. No pressure, no sales pitch.
We come back with a clear scope, a conceptual layout, and an investment range so you know what your project is likely to cost before you commit to anything beyond a conversation.
Once you decide to move forward, we finalize the layout, walk through the materials with our vendor designers, deliver 3D renderings, and lock in a fixed-price build agreement with confirmed start and completion dates.
Our team works on daily cleanup, weekly check-ins, and a clear schedule you can follow in JobTread. When the job is done, we walk through every detail with you, hand over your warranty packet, and stay available long after the project closes out.
Most of our clients ask some version of these. If yours isn’t here, give us a call — we’re happy to talk before you’re ready.
Home additions take longer than other remodels because they involve architectural and structural design, foundation work, and tying the new space into the existing home. A foundational bedroom or bathroom addition typically takes 4 to 5 months. A mid-size elevated addition runs six months or more. A premier multi-room or multi-level addition runs nine months or more. We confirm your finalized start and completion dates during the project development phase, before construction begins.
Most homeowners can stay in their home during a home addition project, since the work is happening in an area of the home that has not yet been built. There are usually a few days during the tie-in phase, when the addition connects to the existing home, where temporary arrangements are needed. We will walk through this during the project development phase, so you know what to expect.
Yes. Every home addition includes an architectural and structural design phase, during which we bring in a structural engineer or an architect to handle load calculations, foundation design, and any code requirements. This work is built into the project timeline and the fixed-price build agreement, so there are no surprise costs once construction begins.
Not if it is designed correctly. We approach every addition with the goal of making the new space flow naturally with the existing home, both inside and out. That means matching exterior materials and roof lines, designing interior transitions that feel intentional, and using consistent finishes so the new space reads as part of the home rather than a separate piece bolted on.
Yes. We design and build full in-law suites and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are permitted in much of our South Jersey service area. We’ll walk through the requirements for your specific township during the first conversation.
Yes. Home additions typically require multiple permits across structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, plus zoning approvals, depending on your township. We manage all of these during the production phase, so you do not need to coordinate the paperwork.
The point of our project development phase is to settle every decision before construction starts, which is especially important on additions, where one decision can affect the foundation, framing, or roof line. Change orders are rare on our projects. If something does come up during the build, we walk you through the options, the cost, and the schedule impact in writing before any work moves forward.
Every home addition comes with a two-year warranty on our installations, plus the manufacturer’s warranties on the products and materials we use.
Reach out, and you will hear back from our team directly. They’ll listen to what you have in mind and walk you through what’s possible.
