#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Addition Contractor in Rosemont, Illinois
Expand your home with Rosemont's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Rosemont 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 Rosemont, Illinois Who Gets You
Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Rosemont 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 Rosemont 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 Rosemont, Illinois Include:
In Rosemont’s compact residential pocket, homeowners add on to gain space close to O’Hare and the expressways — a primary suite, a family room, or a dormer. The small lots and the Village of Rosemont’s setbacks shape the design. We build Rosemont additions that add real space while keeping the home in scale, and we manage permits.
Growing a Small Home
Rosemont's mid-century homes are modest. We add primary suites, family rooms, and dormers for more living space.
Compact-Lot Design
Rosemont's small lots favor rear additions and dormers. We design within the setbacks.
Village Zoning & Permits
Rosemont additions must clear the Village of Rosemont's zoning and setbacks. We prepare drawings and handle approvals.
The Right Approach For Your Rosemont 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 Rosemont
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 Rosemont 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 Rosemont 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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“…I felt truly heard and valued during our conversation. I came to your company with questions about our projects, and Greg provided thoughtful, flexible scenarios and options to help us achieve our goals. He genuinely seemed to care about me and my family as real people.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my Rosemont home support a second-story addition?
Often yes for solid mid-century ranches, but it must be verified. We evaluate the foundation and framing and involve an engineer before designing up.
Is a dormer or attic conversion more cost-effective than a full addition in Rosemont?
Frequently, yes, especially for Cape Cods. We compare a dormer conversion against a full addition for your home.
How much does a home addition cost in Rosemont?
In Rosemont, additions typically run $190 to $290 per square foot depending on scope and finishes. We provide a fixed budget after design.
How long does permitting take for an addition in Rosemont?
Permitting through the Village of Rosemont generally takes a few weeks to a couple of months. We handle the submittal and review.
How do you match a new addition to my existing Rosemont home?
We document the existing brick or siding, rooflines, and trim and source materials to match so the addition looks original.
What zoning and setback rules apply to additions in Rosemont?
The Village of Rosemont enforces setbacks and lot-coverage limits that matter on these compact lots. We confirm everything before finalizing the design.
