Home Additions in Grand Rapids & West Michigan
Need more space without leaving the home you love? Archstone Homes builds home additions throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan, coordinating the construction work needed to connect new living space with your existing home. From foundations and framing to exterior finishes and interior details, we focus on making the addition work with the home you already have.
Adding Space That Works With Your Home
A home addition involves more than building another room. The new space needs to connect with the existing structure, work with the home’s layout, and fit the way your family uses the property.
Archstone Homes coordinates the construction details involved in bringing new and existing spaces together, from foundations and framing to roofing, exterior finishes, mechanical trades, and interior work.
Planning work beyond an addition? We also handle kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home renovations across West Michigan.
Planning an Addition to an Existing Home
Every home is different, and an addition needs to be planned around the structure that’s already there. Rooflines, foundations, utilities, access, and the connection between existing and new rooms can all affect how the project comes together.
We look at these details as part of understanding the project and preparing for construction, so the new space can function as part of the home rather than feeling disconnected from it.
What We Consider
- How the addition connects to the existing structure
- Rooflines and exterior appearance
- Foundations and site conditions
- Utilities and mechanical connections
- Interior flow between old and new spaces
What to Expect When Adding to Your Home
Adding onto your home is a significant decision. Here’s how Archstone Homes works with homeowners from the first conversation through scheduling.
Let’s Talk About Your Project
You’ll speak with Kevin or Brent about the space you want to add and what you’re hoping to accomplish.
In-Home Measurements
Brent visits your home to review the existing space, take measurements, and gather the information needed for an estimate.
Estimate & Material Selections
Archstone prepares and sends an estimate. After you accept the estimate, material selections are finalized.
Scheduling Your Addition
Once the estimate is accepted and materials are selected, Archstone schedules the project accordingly.
Home Addition Questions
Common questions from homeowners considering additions in Grand Rapids, Byron Center, Caledonia, and surrounding West Michigan communities.
Archstone Homes works with homeowners planning additions to existing homes. The first step is discussing what you want to add and reviewing the property to understand the construction involved.
Matching the existing home is an important part of planning an addition. Rooflines, siding, windows, exterior materials, and the transition between old and new spaces all need to be considered. The options depend on the existing home and the proposed project.
Architectural or building plans may be needed depending on the addition. Archstone serves as the building contractor and works from the plans required for construction. You can contact Kevin or Brent to discuss your project and what information is needed to move forward.
Start by talking with Kevin or Brent about your project. Brent then visits the home to take measurements and review the work involved. Archstone prepares and sends an estimate for your review. After acceptance and material selections, the project is scheduled.
Construction timelines depend on the size and complexity of the addition, existing site conditions, materials, and scheduling. Archstone can discuss timing after reviewing the project rather than promising a standard completion date.
Archstone Homes serves homeowners throughout the Grand Rapids area and surrounding West Michigan communities, including Byron Center and Caledonia.
Let’s Talk About Your Home Addition
Whether you’re beginning to explore adding more space or already have plans in mind, we’re happy to hear what you’re considering and help you understand the next steps.