#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Bannockburn , Illinois
Expand your home with Bannockburn 's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Bannockburn Home Need Any of These Changes?
- You no longer have enough room for your growing family.
- You want additional space for a new hobby or activity you enjoy.
- The value of your home is limited because of its low square footage.
- There isn’t enough office space for you to work from home.
- You don’t have enough room to entertain guests the way you want.
- You want your home to serve as a multi-general living space.
A Home Addition Contractor in Bannockburn , Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Bannockburn home can be a challenge. It’s important to thoroughly vet and interview your options before deciding who to hire.
To ensure that you find a contractor that meets your needs and budget expectations, download our free 3-Step Guide to Choosing A Remodeling Contractor.
Whether you decide to hire our team at Pegasus Construction or another local remodeler, you can use this helpful guide to be confident knowing you have your bases covered.
Clear & Proven Process
A successful home remodel starts with a clear plan. With hundreds of satisfied Bannockburn customers, our proven 6-Step Design-Build Process ensures a smooth and stress-free remodeling experience.
True Cost Accuracy
1 in 3 remodels exceed their budget—but yours doesn’t have to. At Pegasus Construction, we’ve created a budgeting system to eliminate surprise costs, with our projects averaging just a 5% variance from the initial budget to the final price.
Your Project, On Time
Feel confident knowing your home remodel is managed by experts. Each project is assigned a dedicated team, led by an experienced master carpenter, ensuring timely completion. While other companies face delays of weeks or months, our projects average less than a 2-day difference from the original schedule.
Common Remodeling Challenges for Homes in Bannockburn , Illinois Include:
Bannockburn’s homes sit on large, wooded lots and range from mid-century houses to custom builds. Adding on here means working with generous lots, the existing architecture, and the Village’s review process.
Permits and Setbacks
Additions in Bannockburn need a permit and zoning review from the Village of Bannockburn at 2275 Telegraph Road, including setbacks and lot coverage. We confirm what the Village will approve before we design.
Matching the Home
Bannockburn homes have distinct architecture and scale, from mid-century to traditional custom. We match the rooflines, materials, and proportions so the addition reads like part of the original house.
Room to Grow
Bannockburn families add primary suites, larger kitchens, and more living space as their needs change. We design the addition around how your household lives and the lot's possibilities.
The Right Approach For Your Bannockburn Home Addition
Whether you need to add extra room for a growing family or a second level to your home, our team will help you find the best way to expand your space.
Single Level Additions
If you find yourself needing more living space and want to expand your home rather than upsize, a single-level addition is the place to start.
The most cost-effective way to add living space, a single-level addition attaches to the side of the home. They typically require expanding the home’s foundation, and are most often used for expanding kitchens, living rooms, or home offices.
Single-level additions are typically limited by lot size and setback laws. For this reason, these additions are better fit for homes on larger lots.
Second Story Additions
Want to expand your home without expanding its footprint? Many homeowners don’t realize it’s possible to expand their living space by adding a second story.
Although often more expensive than single-level additions, second-story additions can be a great solution for homeowners who need additional living space but don’t have enough yard space to build out.
Second-story additions tend to be more technically challenging, as they require extensive engineering and planning to ensure that they don’t disrupt the design or aesthetic of the existing structure.
Basement Additions
For some homeowners, a basement addition is the best way to expand their living space. This often involves either raising the home or digging out the crawl space.
Homeowners who go this route often use their basement for additional bedrooms, a recreational space, or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Basement additions are among the most expensive methods of adding onto a home. Extensive manual labor, planning, and permitting all contribute to the high cost of basement additions.
Design-Build Home Addition Contractor
Our easy-to-follow remodel process will help you expand your living space without the typical home improvement hassle.
1. Work With Our Designers to Plan Your Remodel
2. Our Build Teams Remodel Your Space
3. Gather With Your Friends and Family in Your New Space
Design-Build Contractor For Home Addition in Bannockburn
At Pegasus Construction our mission is to change the lives of homeowners by helping them expand their homes with custom home additions built just for them. However, we also recognize that not every home addition project is the right fit for our team. Here is how to tell if Pegasus Construction is or isn’t a good fit for your home addition project.
Pegasus may not be a good fit for your Bannockburn Home Addition if.....
- You want to hire the cheapest contractor.
- You prefer to design the project as it is being built.
- You plan to do most of the work yourself.
- You want to begin the construction immediately.
- You want to assemble your own remodeling team.
Contact the Pegasus Construction team about your Bannockburn Home Addition if.....
- You prefer a balance of cost, quality and experience.
- You understand the value i thorough design plans
- You value high quality craftsmanship.
- You want to take the time to carefully plan your remodel.
- You want a team that works together to guide you.
Schedule and Advisory Call to Discuss your Remodel
Step 1
Schedule an advisory call with a Design Consultant
Step 2
Invite us to your home for an initial evaluation
Step 3
Align on a budget and meet to discuss the design
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of home additions do you build in Bannockburn?
Common Bannockburn additions are primary-suite additions, larger kitchen and family-room expansions, and second-story additions. With generous wooded lots, there’s often room to build out as well as up, and we help you find the best approach.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Bannockburn?
Yes, and additions get more review than interior work. Any addition needs a permit and zoning review from the Village of Bannockburn at 2275 Telegraph Road, covering setbacks and lot coverage. We handle the drawings, submission, and inspections.
What are the setback and zoning rules for additions in Bannockburn?
Bannockburn’s large lots have their own setback and lot-coverage rules, and tree preservation can come into play. Before we design anything we pull your lot’s zoning so the addition is something the Village will actually approve.
Can I add a second story to my Bannockburn home?
Often yes — adding up is a good way to gain space while keeping the yard. The key is whether the existing foundation and framing can carry the load, so we evaluate the structure before promising a second story and reinforce it where needed.
How much does a home addition cost in Bannockburn?
Bannockburn additions vary widely — a room or primary-suite addition might start around $120,000, while a large second-story or wing addition can run $350,000 or more. We give you a fixed, itemized number once the design is set.
How long does a home addition take in Bannockburn?
Plan on roughly 5 to 9 months from design to finish, including Village zoning and permit review. Larger custom additions run longer, and we give you a real schedule up front.
Will the addition match my existing Bannockburn home?
That’s the goal. Bannockburn homes have real architectural character, and a good addition should match the materials, rooflines, and proportions so it reads like original construction, not an add-on.
Do I need to worry about trees and drainage with a Bannockburn addition?
Yes — Bannockburn’s wooded lots make tree preservation and grading important, and the Village reviews them. We plan the site work and foundation to protect significant trees and keep water moving away from the house.
