#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Des Plaines, Illinois
Expand your home with Des Plaines's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, Illinois Include:
Des Plaines is a post-war suburb of 1950s–70s ranches and split-levels on standard city lots near O’Hare. Many have outgrown their original footprint, and adding on means working within city setbacks and the existing structure.
Permits and Setbacks
Additions in Des Plaines need a permit and zoning review from the City Building Division at 1420 Miner Street, including setbacks and lot coverage. We confirm what the City will approve before we design.
Matching a Mid-Century Home
Des Plaines ranches and split-levels have a low, horizontal look that is easy to get wrong. We match rooflines, brick, and proportions so the addition reads like part of the original house.
Room to Grow
Des Plaines families add bedrooms, bigger kitchens, and primary suites as they grow. We design the addition around how your household lives, not just square footage.
The Right Approach For Your Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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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Our Des Plaines Service Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of home additions do you build in Des Plaines?
Common Des Plaines additions are family-room and kitchen expansions, primary-suite additions, and second-story or dormer additions on ranches and split-levels that have outgrown their footprint. We look at your lot and the existing structure to decide whether building out or up makes more sense.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Des Plaines?
Yes, and additions get more review than an interior remodel. Any addition needs a permit and zoning review from the City of Des Plaines Building Division at 1420 Miner Street, covering setbacks and lot coverage. We handle the drawings, submission, and inspections.
What are the setback and zoning rules for additions in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines enforces side-, front-, and rear-yard setbacks plus lot-coverage limits on standard city lots. Before we design anything we pull your lot’s zoning so the addition is something the City will actually approve.
Can I add a second story to my Des Plaines ranch or split-level?
Often yes — adding up is a common way to gain bedrooms without giving up 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.
Does Des Plaines flooding affect a home addition?
It can — Des Plaines has real stormwater and Des Plaines River flood concerns, and an addition changes how water moves around your home. The City reviews grading and drainage, and we plan the site work so your new space doesn’t create or worsen a water problem.
How much does a home addition cost in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines additions vary widely — a room addition might start around $70,000, while a large primary-suite or full second-story addition can run $180,000 or more. We give you a fixed, itemized number once the design is set.
How long does a home addition take in Des Plaines?
Plan on roughly 4 to 7 months from design to finish, including zoning and permit review through the City of Des Plaines. We give you a real schedule up front, not an optimistic guess.
Will the addition match my existing Des Plaines home?
That’s the goal. Des Plaines is full of mid-century ranches and split-levels with a specific low, horizontal look, and a good addition should match the rooflines, brick, and proportions so it reads like original construction.
