#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Evanston, Illinois
Expand your home with Evanston's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Evanston 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 Evanston, Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston, Illinois Include:
Evanston’s housing ranges from Victorians and four-squares to brick Georgians, frame homes, and two-flats, many on historic blocks near the lake. Adding on means working within City setbacks, historic-district review, and the existing structure.
Permits and Historic Review
Additions in Evanston need a permit and zoning review from the City of Evanston at the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, and homes in historic districts get preservation review. We confirm what the City and any district will approve before we design.
Matching the Historic Home
Evanston's Victorians, four-squares, and Georgians have strong historic character. We match the materials, rooflines, and proportions so the addition reads like part of the original house, not an add-on.
Room to Grow
Evanston families add primary suites, family rooms, dormers, and rear additions to grow without leaving the neighborhood. We design around how your household lives and what the lot and any district allow.
The Right Approach For Your Evanston 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 Evanston
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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston?
Common Evanston additions are primary-suite and family-room additions, dormer and second-story additions on Victorians and four-squares, and rear kitchen expansions. The right approach depends on the home, the lot, and any historic-district rules.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Evanston?
Yes, and additions get more review than interior work. Any addition needs a permit and zoning review from the City of Evanston at the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, plus preservation review if your home is in a historic district. We handle the drawings, submission, and inspections.
Will Evanston’s historic districts affect my addition?
Yes, for exterior work. Evanston has several historic districts and many landmark homes, so additions visible from the street go through preservation review. We manage that review and design the addition to meet it.
What are the setback and zoning rules for additions in Evanston?
Evanston has side-, front-, and rear-yard setbacks plus lot-coverage limits, on top of any historic rules. 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 Evanston home?
Often yes, though older homes and historic districts add considerations. The key is whether the existing framing and foundation can carry the load, so we evaluate the structure before promising a second story and reinforce where needed.
How much does a home addition cost in Evanston?
Evanston additions vary widely — a rear or room addition might start around $100,000, while a large primary-suite or second-story addition can run $300,000 or more, especially with historic requirements. We give you a fixed, itemized number once the design is set.
How long does a home addition take in Evanston?
Plan on roughly 5 to 10 months from design to finish, including Evanston permitting and any preservation review, which adds time up front. We give you a real schedule, not an optimistic guess.
Will the addition match my existing Evanston home?
That’s the goal, and in a historic district it’s required. Evanston is full of Victorians, four-squares, and Georgians, and a good addition should match the materials, rooflines, and proportions so it reads like original construction.
