Room additions, bump-outs, and second stories built for growing Tampa families. Seamless design that looks like it was always part of your home.
Extra bedrooms, home offices, guest suites, and bonus rooms built to blend with your existing home.
Doubling your square footage without losing yard space. Full structural and permit handling.
Turn an underused garage into a home office, gym, in-law suite, or rental unit.
Outdoor living space for Tampa weather. Lanais, screen rooms, and covered patios.
Knock out a wall or push out the back of the house to get the kitchen you actually want.
Screen enclosures, cabanas, outdoor kitchens, and full pool house builds.
Site visit to check property lines, setbacks, and structural possibilities.
Architectural plans, 3D renderings, and material selections.
We handle Tampa permits, inspections, and all code requirements.
Foundation to finish, with daily updates and guaranteed craftsmanship.
Site visit to check property lines, setbacks, and structural possibilities.
Architectural plans, 3D renderings, and material selections.
We handle Tampa permits, inspections, and all code requirements.
Foundation to finish, with daily updates and guaranteed craftsmanship.
Adding square footage to your Tampa home involves more than design and construction. Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa have specific zoning requirements, setback rules, and building codes that govern what you can build, where you can build it, and how it must be constructed.
Setback requirements define how close a structure can be to property lines. In most residential zones in Tampa, the minimum side setback is 5 to 7.5 feet, and the rear setback is typically 20 feet. These requirements can significantly impact the size and placement of an addition, which is why we evaluate your lot and zoning designation before presenting design options.
Florida Building Code (FBC) 8th Edition requires all new construction in Hillsborough County to meet wind-load standards based on your property's wind zone. Most of Tampa falls within a 150 mph wind zone, which means structural connections, roof-to-wall ties, and window ratings must all meet specific thresholds. Our engineering team designs every addition to meet or exceed these requirements.
We handle the complete permit process: site plan preparation, architectural drawings, structural engineering, energy calculations, and application submission. We also coordinate all required inspections, from foundation and framing to final occupancy. The typical permit timeline in Hillsborough County is 4 to 8 weeks for residential additions, and we factor that into every project schedule.
A home addition makes sense when your current layout cannot accommodate your needs and moving is not the right option. Common reasons Tampa homeowners choose additions include growing families, aging parents moving in, the need for a dedicated home office, or simply wanting more living space without leaving a neighborhood they love.
Before committing to an addition, consider your lot size, zoning restrictions, and the potential return on investment. In the Tampa Bay market, well-planned additions that add bedrooms, bathrooms, or expanded living areas typically recoup 50% to 70% of the investment at resale. Master suite additions and in-law suites tend to deliver the strongest returns in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
We offer free in-home consultations to evaluate whether an addition is feasible for your property. During that visit, we review your lot survey, assess the existing structure, discuss your goals, and provide a preliminary cost range so you can make an informed decision before investing in architectural plans.