More room. Without the pain of moving.
Additions start at $85,000 · Fixed-price contract · On-time guarantee
Additions are the hardest residential project to get right — because the new part has to look like it was always there. Most contractors give you a tacked-on box that screams “added later.”
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The new pitch doesn’t meet the old roof cleanly. From the street it looks like two houses bolted together. You’ll see it every time you pull in the driveway.
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Color close enough, texture way off, exposure wrong. 18 months later the old siding weathers and the mismatch becomes obvious. No amount of caulk fixes it.
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A poorly integrated addition can actually *lower* your home’s value. Appraisers see “deferred maintenance coming” when the bones don’t flow.
An addition that looks like it was part of the original house. Rooflines that flow. Siding that matches so closely your neighbors won’t know where the old stops and the new begins. New square footage that adds real resale value — not a red flag for the next appraisal.
Here’s the full stack. Every item is contractually included — not “available for an extra fee.”
✦ Architectural Matching
We match your existing pitch, overhangs, trim profiles, window proportions, and siding exposure. If we can’t match exactly, we tell you upfront and propose a complementary contrast you’ll actually like.
✦ Foundation Engineered for Your Soil
We test the soil at your specific site — not a generic spec. Footings sized for your load. No cracks at the new/old joint in year three.
✦ Tie-Ins Done Right
Roof-to-roof, wall-to-wall, floor-to-floor — every junction flashed, sealed, and inspected. The places additions fail first are the connection points. We over-engineer every one.
✦ Fixed-Price Contract
One price for foundation through finishing. No “we’ll figure out the transition later” language that turns into a change order.
✦ Dedicated PM + Weekly Photos
Same PM, weekly Friday updates, same dust and cleanup standards as any renovation.
✦ Matching Exterior Finishes
We source siding, trim, and roofing to match your existing home. If the original material is discontinued, we tell you and show samples of the closest alternatives before you sign.
✦ Permits + Inspections Handled
Setback, easement, zoning compliance, HOA submittal if applicable — we handle it. You approve the design; we handle the government.
✦ 2-Year Workmanship Warranty + Satisfaction Walkthrough
Same guarantees as our other services. Final payment only after your punch list is clean.
🛡 On-Time Completion Guarantee — If we miss the agreed completion date due to anything in our control, you get $500/week credit on your final invoice.
🛡 Fixed-Price Guarantee — Zero hidden fees. No change orders unless YOU add scope. What we quote is what you pay.
🛡 100% Satisfaction Walkthrough — Final payment is held until you complete a punch-list walkthrough. Every item on that list gets fixed before your final invoice is due. Your satisfaction is a contractual obligation.
🛡 2-Year Workmanship Warranty — Any workmanship defect within 24 months, we come back and fix it at no charge.
1,100 sq ft addition with 2 baths + 3 bedrooms, plus full exterior re-side and re-roof
Unused attic converted to finished living space — adding square footage without an addition
20×12 screened porch with AZEK PVC + Screen Eze — outdoor addition done right
136 projects completed · 5.0★ Google rating · 97% on-time completion · $0 paid in delay penalties to date
1. Free On-Site Consultation (this week) — We come to you, listen, and walk through the scope. No pitch, no pressure. Free regardless of whether you hire us.
2. Fixed-Price Estimate (within 48 hours) — Written line-item estimate with total price, scope, timeline, and payment schedule. Plain English.
3. Contract + Build — Signed contract locks price and date. Weekly Friday photo updates. Dedicated PM with direct cell.
4. Punch Walkthrough + Handoff — Before final payment, we walk every inch together. You list what needs fixing. We fix it before you pay.
How long does an addition take?
Typical 400–1,200 sq ft addition runs **3–6 months** from foundation to move-in. 1,100 sq ft two-story (like our Homestead Place project) runs closer to 6–8 months. Hard completion date in writing in your contract.
Will the addition look like part of the original house?
If the original materials are still available, yes — we match exactly. If they’re discontinued, we source the closest alternative and show you physical samples before you sign. The 80% that matters most (roof pitch, window proportions, trim profiles) we always match.
How do you handle permits, setbacks, and HOAs?
Completely. We submit permits, coordinate inspections, handle setback variances if needed, and do the HOA architectural review submittal if applicable. You approve drawings; we handle paperwork.
Can we live in the house during the addition?
Usually yes. We set up the construction zone isolated from your living space, pour and frame without touching existing plumbing/electrical until tie-in time, and schedule the disruptive cuts (like opening an exterior wall to connect) to 1–2 days of advance notice.
Will an addition actually raise my home’s value?
A **well-integrated** addition typically adds **70–85%** of its construction cost to appraised value. A poorly integrated one can subtract. We build the former. Ask during consultation and we’ll show you 3 recent Salem Builders additions that appraised at or above construction cost.
Free on-site consultation. Written fixed-price estimate within 48 hours. No obligation, no sales pitch, no follow-up pestering.
Additions start at $85,000. Final price locked in your contract before we break ground.
⚡ We respond within 2 business hours · Free on-site consultation · No sales pressure. We typically book 4–6 weeks out, 2–3 project slots per month.