What if my home can't accommodate an addition?

You might be surprised by how many local zoning rules and building restrictions can affect your expansion plans. Every property has specific limitations about lot coverage, setbacks from property lines, and height restrictions that determine what you can and can’t add to your home. One of the best ways to explore your options is by looking at your property survey, which we always ask you to have ready during our initial consultation if you’re thinking about expanding your space.

Your property survey, combined with local zoning research and some basic calculations, helps us figure out whether the addition you’re dreaming about will actually be possible. Maybe you’re already at your maximum lot coverage, or your property sits too close to an easement, or there are structural challenges with your existing foundation. Your designer can work through these restrictions and building codes to explore alternative solutions. Sometimes what seems impossible at first glance actually has a creative workaround, and other times we might suggest focusing on maximizing your existing space instead.