New Addition & New Construction Designed for What You Need Next

Whether you need a second story, a room addition, or a ground-up new build — we design and build additions that feel like they were always part of the home. One team, one contract, from structural engineering through certificate of occupancy.

Who This Service Is For

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Homeowners Ready to Expand

You love your neighborhood and your lot. You need more space — more bedrooms, an office, a suite — without the disruption of moving. An addition gives you exactly what is missing.

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Growing Families

You love your neighborhood and your lot. You need more space — more bedrooms, an office, a suite — without the disruption of moving. An addition gives you exactly what is missing.

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Real Estate Investors

You love your neighborhood and your lot. You need more space — more bedrooms, an office, a suite — without the disruption of moving. An addition gives you exactly what is missing.

SIGNATURE MOMENTS

What separates a true addition from a cosmetic renovation.

Structural integration

Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC designed together — not retrofitted room by room. Systems that work as a single home.

Permit-first design

Every addition starts with a buildable permit set. We don't design what we can't build. Zoning, setbacks, and structural requirements are confirmed before design begins.

Single-team delivery

One GC. One point of contact. No finger-pointing between trades when something needs resolution.

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Three phases. Every addition. No handoffs.

Flat-fee at every phase. You know the total investment before work begins.

PHASE 01

Discovery

We assess your entire home — structure, systems, layout — and align the scope to how your household actually lives.

PHASE 02

Design

Architectural and structural design coordinated with your existing home. Engineering, MEP planning, and finish selections resolved before permit filing.

PHASE 03

Construction

Foundation through finishes, managed by one team. You stay informed at every milestone through final inspection and certificate of occupancy.

Second-Story Addition

Adding a full new floor to your existing home. New bedrooms, bathrooms, and living space — structurally integrated with the original build. Permits, engineering, and construction under one team.

Single-Story Room Addition

Expanding your home’s footprint with a new room or suite. Primary bedrooms, home offices, and family room expansions — designed to match your existing architecture and built under one contract.

Ground-Up New Construction

Full demolition and rebuild on an existing lot, or building on a vacant parcel. New foundation, framing, MEP systems, and all finishes — delivered under one design-build contract.

Attached Structure & Garage Addition

Adding living space above or adjacent to an existing garage or structure. Flex space, guest suites, and home office additions that maximize your lot without a full footprint expansion.

The Old Way

Our Design-Build Approach

Why an Addition Is Worth It

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Increase Property Value

A well-designed home renovation consistently delivers one of the highest returns on investment in residential construction.

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Improve Daily Functionality

Better layouts, improved lighting, and modern appliances transform how the space is actually used.

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Modernize the Look and Feel

Clean lines, updated finishes, and thoughtful design create a kitchen that feels current and timeless at the same time.

PROCESS AT A GLANCE

One team. One timeline.

Every trade coordinated under one contract. No gaps, no handoffs.

STAGE 01

Discovery

2–4 weeks

Site assessment, zoning review, structural feasibility, scope alignment.

STAGE 02

Design

6–12 weeks

Architectural design, structural engineering, MEP planning, material selections.

STAGE 03

Permit

3–8 weeks

Permit drawings, structural and MEP approvals, city submission.

STAGE 04

Build

4–12 months

Foundation, framing, rough-in, exterior, interior finishes through certificate of occupancy.

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MOMENT 02

Permit discipline becomes the foundation.

In Los Angeles, a new addition lives or dies on the entitlement plan. WDC holds structural, MEP, and Title 24 inside one drawing set — so the build crew never finds a surprise the permit didn’t already anticipate.

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What to Expect During a New Addition Remodel

New Addition and New Construction in Los Angeles often requires complex permitting and inspections through local authorities. Our team handles the permitting process and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.

Typical project timelines vary depending on scope, materials, and approvals, but we always provide realistic expectations upfront so there are no surprises.

What Impacts the Cost of a New Addition Remodel

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Increase Property Value

A well-designed home renovation consistently delivers one of the highest returns on investment in residential construction.

Improve Daily Functionality

Better layouts, improved lighting, and modern appliances transform how the space is actually used.

Modernize the Look and Feel

Clean lines, updated finishes, and thoughtful design create a kitchen that feels current and timeless at the same time.

Increase Property Value

A well-designed home renovation consistently delivers one of the highest returns on investment in residential construction.

Improve Daily Functionality

Better layouts, improved lighting, and modern appliances transform how the space is actually used.

Modernize the Look and Feel

Clean lines, updated finishes, and thoughtful design create a kitchen that feels current and timeless at the same time.

What Our Clients Say

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Featured New Addition Projects

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What sets us apart Three differentiators
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design fees risked
Feasibility verified before design begins
We confirm structural and zoning viability before a dollar of design work is committed.
Due Diligence
1
point of contact
In-house structural coordination
No third-party engineer shuffle. Structural, MEP, and architectural under one contract.
Process
CO
issued before we close
Managed through certificate of occupancy
We don't hand off at rough inspection. We stay through final CO so you're rental- or occupancy-ready.
Completion

FAQ

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.

Yes — we handle all permits for additions and new construction in-house. In Los Angeles, projects go through LADBS; in San Francisco, through SF DBI. Permit timelines typically run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and jurisdiction.