Additions + Expansions

The timeline varies based on the size and complexity of the addition, design and permitting requirements, site conditions, material selections, and construction scope. Planning the project carefully before construction helps establish a more accurate timeline.

Yes. ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, can provide an independent living space for guests, family members, work, or other needs. Galbraith can help with the design, planning, and construction considerations involved in an ADU project.

Both involve increasing the usable space of a home. An addition typically expands the home’s footprint, while an expansion may also involve extending or reconfiguring an existing room or area. The appropriate approach depends on the property and the goals of the project.

Yes. A well-integrated addition considers the existing home’s architecture, proportions, materials, windows, rooflines, transitions, and interior connections. Galbraith works to create additions that feel naturally connected to the original home.

The right approach depends on your available space, existing floor plan, property characteristics, local requirements, budget, and how you want to use the additional space. Galbraith can evaluate these considerations during the design and pre-construction process.

Galbraith provides residential additions and expansions including primary suite additions, kitchen and living space expansions, second-story additions, attached and detached living spaces, and ADUs.