More everyday living space
Add a family room, expand a kitchen or create a sunroom. Plan how the new space connects to the rooms you already use most.
Home additions
Add the room your household needs without leaving the home you love. Three Strands Construction builds home additions in Kalamazoo and areas within 50 miles.
Start your projectRoom to grow, without moving.
Start with how the new space will be used, then plan an addition that connects naturally to the rest of your home.
A primary suite
Add a bedroom with its own bathroom and closet. Consider privacy, noise and where the suite sits in relation to the other bedrooms.
Space for work or hobbies
Give a home office, studio or workshop its own room so it doesn't compete with shared family space.
Room for extended family
Plan a private living area for a parent or adult child. If it needs its own bathroom or kitchenette, discuss that early because it affects plumbing and layout.
Plan beyond the floor plan.
An addition has to work with your lot, your existing structure and the systems that already serve your home.
Start with what your lot allows.
Setbacks, easements, zoning rules and the location of utilities can limit where an addition goes and how large it can be. Confirm these early, before settling on a design.
A match for your home
Consider rooflines, siding, windows and floor heights so the addition looks and feels like part of the original house.
Foundation and structure
Whether the addition sits on a crawlspace, basement or slab affects cost, usable space and how it ties into your existing foundation.
Heating, cooling and utilities
New square footage may need more heating and cooling capacity, plus electrical and plumbing extensions. Include these in the plan from the start.
Our process
A clear path from your first ideas to a finished space.
Initial consultation
Discuss your vision, budget and timeline so we can define the project together.
Design & planning
Develop the plans and structural details for a functional, safe space.
Permits & approvals
Navigate local permitting and secure the approvals your project needs.
Project completion
Bring the plans to life, from construction through the finishing details.
Home addition questions
What affects the cost of a home addition?
The size of the addition, foundation type, roof design, plumbing and electrical needs and your finish choices all shape the budget. Share your goals and budget range so we can discuss the scope. There is no single price that fits every addition.
How long does a home addition take?
The schedule depends on the size and complexity of the work, design, permit approvals, weather and material availability. Your preferred start date is a useful place to begin the conversation, rather than a guaranteed construction date.
Can we stay in our home during construction?
That depends on how much of the existing house is affected and when the addition is opened up to it. Talk through how construction will affect your daily routines before work begins.
What should I share in my inquiry?
Tell us where the home is, what you want the new space to do, roughly how large you imagine it and your budget range. You do not need a finished design to start a conversation.
Planning guides
Practical advice to help you think through your project before we meet.
Home additions
Home addition or move? Questions to ask before you decide
Outgrowing your home doesn't always mean leaving it. These questions help you decide whether an addition makes sense for your family and your lot.
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Home additions
Bump-out, sunroom or full addition: which fits your needs?
Home additions range from a few extra feet to a whole new wing. Here is how bump-outs, sunrooms and full additions compare.
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Kalamazoo and areas within 50 miles
Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, we work with homeowners in Portage, Mattawan, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, Paw Paw and surrounding communities.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Residential projects
within 50 miles
Tell us about your addition.
Share how you want to use the new space, your location and your budget. Mention anything you know about your lot or existing house.