#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
Expand your home with Gold Coast, Chicago's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois Include:
Outward additions aren’t how Gold Coast homeowners expand their space — the neighborhood is built vertically. Full-unit renovations, interior reconfigurations, and scope projects that maximize existing square footage are the norm. Pegasus Construction works in Gold Coast condos, co-ops, and greystone units, handling City of Chicago permits and building management coordination for major interior projects.
Co-op and Condo Board Coordination
Major renovation projects in Gold Coast co-ops and condos require City of Chicago permits, building board approval, and compliance with each building's specific renovation rules. We navigate all of this — permit filings, board submissions, contractor insurance requirements — so homeowners don't have to.
Working in Historic Greystone Buildings
Greystone buildings in the Gold Coast have plaster walls, original hardwood, and century-old structural details that require careful handling. We've renovated units in Gold Coast historic buildings and know how to work within their constraints without damaging the fabric of the structure.
Maximizing Space in Gold Coast Units
Gold Coast homeowners who want to add functional space typically do it by reconfiguring what they already have — combining rooms, converting ancillary spaces, or opening up floor plans that were never designed for contemporary living. We design and build these projects to Gold Coast standards, every time.
The Right Approach For Your Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, 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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Our Gold Coast, Chicago Service Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my River North Chicago home support a second-story addition?
Many vintage Chicago bungalows, two-flats, and greystones in River North Chicago are built on foundations capable of supporting an upper level, but it requires a structural assessment. Pegasus works with licensed engineers to evaluate your existing framing, foundation, and load paths before committing to a design. We will not promise a second story until we know the structure can handle it.
Is a dormer or attic conversion more cost-effective than a full addition in River North Chicago?
Often yes. Converting an existing attic with dormers can add significant livable square footage at 30 to 40 percent lower cost than a ground-up addition because the foundation and exterior walls already exist. Pegasus will price both options so you can compare real numbers before deciding.
How much does a home addition cost in River North Chicago?
In River North Chicago, home additions typically run $150 to $250 per square foot for a fully finished, permitted addition including framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishes. Complexity and site access affect where you land in that range. You receive a detailed estimate before any contract is signed.
How long does the Chicago Department of Buildings take to approve an addition permit in River North Chicago?
Permit approval through the Chicago Department of Buildings in River North Chicago typically takes four to eight weeks depending on project complexity and current review volume. Pegasus submits complete, code-compliant drawings the first time to avoid back-and-forth that delays the clock. Permit timelines are built into the project schedule from day one.
How do you match a new addition to my existing River North Chicago home’s architecture?
Matching vintage Chicago bungalows, two-flats, and greystones requires attention to roof pitch, exterior materials, window proportions, and trim profiles. Pegasus sources the same siding species, brick veneer, and roofing materials as your existing home wherever possible so the addition looks like it was always there.
What zoning and setback rules apply to home additions in River North Chicago?
The Chicago Department of Buildings in River North Chicago enforces setback requirements limiting how close structures can be to property lines, and zoning codes cap total lot coverage. Pegasus researches your specific parcel restrictions before design begins so there are no scope surprises after plans are drawn.
