#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Fulton River District, Chicago, Illinois
Expand your home with Fulton River District, Chicago's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Fulton River District, Chicago 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 Fulton River District, Chicago, Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Fulton River District, Chicago 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 Fulton River District, Chicago 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 Fulton River District, Chicago, Illinois Include:
Fulton River District is mostly converted lofts and high-rise condos, so “adding on” here usually means combining two units, finishing a mezzanine or terrace, or building out a rare townhome — not a traditional addition. Each approach works within the building’s structure and rules.
Permits and Building Approval
Expanding within a building needs a permit from the Chicago Department of Buildings and, for structural or unit-combining work, your association and a structural engineer. We confirm what the City and the building will approve before we design.
Combining and Expanding Units
The most common "addition" here is combining two adjacent condos or finishing a loft mezzanine to gain a bedroom or office. We handle the demising-wall work, structure, and systems so the combined space lives like one home.
Room to Grow
Whether it's a mezzanine build-out, an enclosed terrace, or a true addition on a Fulton River District townhome, we design around how your household lives and what the building and lot allow.
The Right Approach For Your Fulton River District, Chicago 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 Fulton River District, Chicago
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 Fulton River District, Chicago 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 Fulton River District, Chicago 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 “additions” do you build in Fulton River District?
Since it’s mostly lofts and condos, the most common projects are combining two adjacent units into one, finishing a loft mezzanine for a bedroom or office, or enclosing a terrace. True ground-up additions only apply to the area’s few townhomes.
Can you combine two condos in my Fulton River District building?
Often yes. We open the demising wall — confirming first whether it’s structural — and reconcile the two units’ kitchens, baths, and systems into one cohesive home. It needs city permits and association approval, which we manage.
Do I need a permit to expand or combine units in Fulton River District?
Yes. Combining units or any structural or build-out work needs a permit from the Chicago Department of Buildings at 121 N. LaSalle Street, plus association approval and usually a structural engineer’s drawings. We handle the submission and inspections.
Can you finish or build out my loft mezzanine?
Usually yes. A mezzanine build-out is one of the most common ways to gain a bedroom or office in a loft. We check ceiling height, egress, and the building’s rules, then design and build it to code.
Will my association or building rules affect the project?
Yes, significantly. Combining units and structural work require association approval, engineered drawings, and coordination on work hours and shared systems. We line all of that up before any demo.
How much does combining units or a build-out cost in Fulton River District?
It varies widely — finishing a mezzanine might start around $40,000, while fully combining two condos can run $150,000 or more depending on scope. We give you a fixed, itemized number once the design is set.
How long does a unit combination or build-out take?
Plan on roughly 4 to 9 months from design to finish, including Chicago permitting, engineering, and association approval, which adds time up front. We give you a real schedule, not an optimistic guess.
Do you do traditional additions in Fulton River District?
Only on the area’s few townhomes and low-rise buildings, where a rear or rooftop addition may be possible. For most owners here, gaining space means combining units or building out within the building, which is our specialty in this neighborhood.
