Additions to your existing structure require a complete understanding of current and previous building requirements, methods and styles. Based upon your preferences, Stetz Construction is able to seamlessly match your existing structure, or compliment the same with a different style.
A well-planned addition gives you more space without giving up the home and neighborhood you already like. We start by listening to how you live now and what isn’t working—whether you need another bedroom, a larger kitchen, a home office, or more room for family. From there, we look at your existing structure, rooflines, and layout so the new space feels like it has always been part of your home.
Our team handles the details that matter but are easy to overlook: structural requirements, access to utilities, natural light, traffic flow, and how the addition will look from the street and backyard. You get a practical plan, a clear scope of work, and realistic budget and schedule expectations before we start building.
We coordinate with designers, engineers, and local building departments so your project meets current codes and performs well for the long term. During construction, we protect your existing spaces, control dust as much as possible, and keep you updated on progress and next steps.
Homeowners use additions to solve different problems. Common projects include:
• Main-floor expansions to add family rooms, larger dining areas, or bigger kitchens
• Second-story additions to create extra bedrooms, bathrooms, or a primary suite
• Over-garage additions for bonus rooms, guest suites, or home offices
• Bump-outs to gain a few critical feet in a kitchen, bathroom, or entry
• In-law or guest suites with their own bathroom and sitting area
• Finished mudrooms, laundry rooms, or storage areas that make daily life easier
We help you decide which option fits your lot, structure, and budget so you get the most value from the work.
Good planning keeps an addition from feeling like an afterthought. We review rooflines, foundation conditions, and existing framing so the new work ties in correctly. We also look at window and door placement, ceiling heights, and finishes so the interior flows well from old to new.
Our team prepares the documents needed for permits and inspections and coordinates with local building officials. You see the plan and scope in plain language, including what areas of your home will be impacted and when.
Living through an addition project can be stressful. We set clear expectations up front about noise, access, and work hours so you know what each phase looks like. When possible, we create temporary barriers and alternative paths so you can still use key parts of your home while we work.
We schedule inspections, manage subcontractors, and keep the jobsite organized. You have a single point of contact for questions, changes, and updates throughout the project.
Your existing home is just as important as the new square footage. We protect flooring and finishes in work areas and main traffic paths as much as practical. We pay attention to water management at roofs and foundations so the addition doesn’t create future problems.
At the end of the project, we walk the space with you, create a punch list if needed, and address any final details. You receive information about the products and systems used in your addition and any applicable warranties, so you know how to care for your new space over time.
A well-built addition gives you the room you need, improves the way your home functions, and adds long-term value. Our goal is to leave you with more space that looks, feels, and performs like it has always belonged to your house—only now it works better for the way you live.
We serve residential home owners in Tacoma, Seattle, Puyallup, Olympia, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, and more.
