Home Additions in Portland, OR 

Here is how we can help you maximize your living space:

• Room additions. Whether you envision a restful master suite, a larger family room, or a quiet home office, we bring your plans to life. We handle everything from the foundation to the roof, selecting siding that matches so your new space seamlessly blends with your home.
• Vertical additions. When your lot size limits expanding outward, we look upward. We can strengthen your existing structure to support a second story, effectively increasing your living space without occupying any additional backyard space.
• ADUs (accessory dwelling units). These are perfect for multi-generational living or rental potential. We build attached ADUs, often by converting basements, and navigate the complexities of the City of Portland codes to deliver a legal, comfortable secondary unit.

Signs You Need a Home Addition 

Your home should support your daily rhythm, not restrict it. The need for an addition often reveals itself in subtle ways, such as a lack of separation between living and working spaces. If your dining table has effectively become a desk, or if a growing family is struggling with shared bedrooms, the floor plan is no longer viable. These issues tend to compound when life changes occur; whether you are accommodating an aging parent or preparing for a new arrival, a static floor plan can quickly become a source of stress.

You should also evaluate how your home handles your possessions. A distinct sign of a space deficit is when the garage becomes a catch-all for items that should be inside. If you have no closet space left and are forced to sacrifice your parking area for storage, an addition can resolve the root problem.

Beyond immediate comfort, building out offers a strategic advantage. If your home is smaller than others on the block, you are likely leaving potential equity on the table. Bringing your square footage up to par with surrounding properties allows you to maximize your asset value. This makes an addition a smart move that solves today’s functional problems while securing future value.

Setbacks, Zoning, &  the "Infill" Reality 

Building an addition in an established city neighborhood is a game of inches. Zoning regulations dictate setbacks, the minimum distance your house must maintain from property lines. There are also rules regarding lot coverage, which limit how much of your yard can be covered by structures.

We conduct detailed feasibility studies to determine precisely what can be built on your property. Our team is skilled at navigating the constraints of infill projects, making the most of limited space on city lots. We also manage the complex floor-area ratio (FAR) calculations required for approval by city planners.