#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Cicero, Illinois
Expand your home with Cicero's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Cicero 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 Cicero, Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Cicero 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 Cicero 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 Cicero, Illinois Include:
Cicero lots are dense and relatively narrow — the same urban lot pattern found across the Southwest Side of Chicago. Lateral home additions are often constrained by setback requirements, which pushes most expansion options toward vertical additions and rear bump-outs. The older bungalows and two-flats that make up most of Cicero’s residential housing are typically well-built enough to support this kind of work. Pegasus Construction handles home additions throughout Cicero and manages the full Town permit process from application through final inspection.
Navigating Cicero Addition Permits
Home additions in Cicero require permits from the Town of Cicero Building Department at 4949 W. Cermak Road. Addition permits require structural drawings, zoning review, and multiple inspections — we manage the entire process so the project stays on schedule and closes with no open permits.
Matching Cicero's Bungalow Architecture
Cicero bungalows have a distinct architectural character — brick exteriors, front stoops, and rooflines that define the look of the neighborhood. We design additions that integrate with the existing structure and exterior rather than standing out as obvious afterthoughts bolted onto the back of the house.
Adding Space on a Tight Urban Lot
Cicero's urban lot sizes limit outward expansion, but many properties can accommodate second-story additions or rear vertical expansions that add meaningful square footage. Families get the space they need — an extra bedroom, a larger living area, a dedicated home office — without relocating.
The Right Approach For Your Cicero 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 Cicero
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 Cicero 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 Cicero 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 Cicero?
The most common Cicero additions are rear kitchen and family-room extensions, dormer or full second-story additions on bungalows, and finished attic or basement conversions. On Cicero’s tight city lots, we look hard at setbacks before deciding whether to build out or up.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Cicero?
Yes, and additions get more scrutiny than a kitchen remodel. Any addition needs a permit from the Town of Cicero Building Department at 4949 W. Cermak Road, plus zoning review for setbacks and lot coverage. We handle the drawings, the submission, and the inspections.
How close to my lot line can I build in Cicero?
Cicero has required side- and rear-yard setbacks, and lots here are narrow, so it matters. Before we design anything we pull your lot’s zoning to confirm how far an addition has to sit from the property line, so you don’t design something the Town won’t approve.
Can I add a second story to my Cicero bungalow?
Often yes — a dormer or full second-story addition is a common way to add bedrooms without losing yard. The key is the existing foundation and framing, so we check whether your bungalow can carry the added load before we promise a second floor, and reinforce it if needed.
How much does a home addition cost in Cicero?
Cicero additions vary widely — a modest rear bump-out might start around $60,000, while a full second-story addition can run $150,000 or more. We give you a fixed, itemized number after the design is set so the budget reflects the actual scope.
How long does a home addition take in Cicero?
Plan on roughly 3 to 6 months from design to finish for most Cicero additions, including zoning and permit review through the Town of Cicero, which takes longer for additions than interior remodels. We give you a real schedule up front, not an optimistic guess.
Will an addition match the look of my existing Cicero home?
That’s the goal. Cicero’s brick bungalows and two-flats have a specific look, and a good addition should read like it was always there — matching brick, rooflines, and window proportions. We design the addition to fit the original house, not fight it.
Can you add space without changing the footprint of my Cicero home?
Yes. On tight Cicero lots where building out isn’t an option, finishing the attic or basement or adding a dormer adds real living space within the existing footprint. We tell you which option gives you the most usable room for the money.
