Home Addition Contractor in Vernon Hills, Illinois

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A Home Addition Contractor in Vernon Hills, Illinois Who Gets You

Finding the right contractor to build an addition on your Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills, Illinois Include:

Vernon Hills homeowners add on to expand the newer colonials and contemporaries of its master-planned neighborhoods — primary suites, great-room expansions, and over-garage bonus spaces. Many homes back to golf course or open space in communities like Gregg’s Landing, and the Village of Vernon Hills Community Development Department sets the zoning and setbacks. We build Vernon Hills additions that match the home’s contemporary lines and clear the village review.

Expanding Planned Neighborhoods

Vernon Hills colonials and contemporaries grow well with primary suites, great rooms, and bonus spaces. We design additions that fit the home and the planned-community setting.

Golf-Course & Open-Space Lots

Many Vernon Hills homes back to golf or green space. We design additions that respect those views and the subdivision's character.

Community Development Permits

Vernon Hills additions must clear the Village of Vernon Hills Community Development Department zoning and setbacks. We prepare drawings and handle approvals.

The Right Approach For Your Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills

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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills Service Area

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Vernon Hills home support a second-story addition?

Often yes, since many homes are already two stories with capable framing, but it must be verified. We evaluate the structure and involve an engineer before designing up.

Is a dormer or attic conversion more cost-effective than a full addition in Vernon Hills?

Sometimes, but Vernon Hills lots often have room to expand outward or over the garage. We compare both against your goals and budget.

How much does a home addition cost in Vernon Hills?

In Vernon Hills, additions typically run $220 to $340 per square foot depending on scope and finishes. We provide a fixed budget after design.

How long does permitting take for an addition in Vernon Hills?

Permitting through the Village of Vernon Hills Community Development Department generally takes several weeks to a couple of months. We handle the submittal and review.

How do you match a new addition to my existing Vernon Hills home?

We document the existing siding, rooflines, and window styles and specify matching materials so the addition reads as part of the original home.

What zoning and setback rules apply to additions in Vernon Hills?

The Village of Vernon Hills enforces setbacks, lot-coverage, and height limits that vary by subdivision, and golf-course lots may have added considerations. We confirm all of it before finalizing the design.