Home Addition Contractor in Old Town, Chicago, Illinois

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Does Your Old Town, Chicago Home Need Any of These Changes?

A Home Addition Contractor in Old Town, Chicago, Illinois Who Gets You

Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Old Town, 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 Old Town, 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 Old Town, Chicago, Illinois Include:

Old Town additions demand real craft — rear additions, dormers, and lower-level build-outs on narrow Victorian rowhouses and cottages, all within one of the city’s strictest landmark districts. We design Old Town additions that match the historic architecture and clear the Chicago Department of Buildings and landmark review.

Landmark-Sensitive Additions

Old Town's landmark Victorians require additions that match original detail and satisfy preservation review. We design rear and upper work that reads as original.

Narrow Historic Lots

Old Town's tight, irregular lots call for clever rear and lower-level additions. We design within Chicago zoning and the historic envelope.

Chicago Department of Buildings Permits

Additions pull a Chicago Department of Buildings permit, zoning review, and landmark review, which we manage.

The Right Approach For Your Old Town, 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 Old Town, 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 Old Town, 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 Old Town, 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

Can my Old Town home support a second-story addition?

For solid masonry rowhouses, often yes with verification; pre-Fire frame cottages need careful evaluation. We assess the structure with a structural engineer before designing up.

Is a dormer or attic conversion more cost-effective than a full addition in Old Town?

Often, for rowhouses with usable attic or lower-level volume, which avoids altering the protected facade. We compare options for your home.

How much does a home addition cost in Old Town?

In Old Town, additions typically run $375 to $600 per square foot depending on scope and finishes. We provide a fixed budget after design.

How long does the Chicago Department of Buildings take to approve an addition permit?

Approval for a Old Town addition through the Chicago Department of Buildings often takes a couple of months depending on scope and zoning. We prepare complete drawings and manage the process.

How do you match a new addition to my existing Old Town home?

We document the Victorian or Italianate masonry, cornices, windows, and trim and match them precisely to satisfy Old Town’s landmark standards.

What zoning and setback rules apply to additions in Old Town?

The Chicago Department of Buildings enforces zoning and setbacks, and Old Town’s landmark district adds strict facade and streetscape review. We confirm everything before designing.