Home Additions in Royal Oak, MI.
Second-story additions and rear build-outs on Royal Oak’s compact lots, engineered for pre-war framing.
Home Additions in Royal Oak
Royal Oak is full of pre-war bungalows and post-war ranches on compact city lots, with a young, design-conscious owner base. The signature project here is opening up a closed pre-war floor plan or adding a second story.
Typical range: $200 – $450 / sq ft · Timeline: 4–8 months. Every project is a fixed-price contract with permits pulled and inspections scheduled by us.
What we handle
Scope
- Build-out (ground level)
- Build-up (second story)
- Primary suite additions
- Sunrooms and four-season rooms
- Garage and mudroom additions
Permits in Royal Oak
- The City of Royal Oak issues residential and commercial permits; compact lots make setbacks and second-story load the key reviews. We pull every permit.
Every project includes
- Fixed-price written contract
- Permits pulled by us
- Daily site cleanup, weekly updates
- One-year workmanship warranty
Home Additions in Royal Oak: questions.
How much should a home addition cost in Royal Oak, MI?
Ground-level additions in Oakland County run $200 to $350 per square foot; second-story and primary-suite additions run $300 to $450 per square foot including structural engineering. Sunrooms and screened additions are lower at $150 to $250 per square foot depending on how they are conditioned.
How long does a home addition take in Royal Oak?
A ground-level room addition runs 4 to 6 months from permit to completion; second-story additions and primary suites run 5 to 8 months. Permitting at Oakland County municipalities adds two to six weeks before we break ground.
Do you pull permits for home additions in Royal Oak?
Yes, on every job. The City of Royal Oak issues residential and commercial permits; compact lots make setbacks and second-story load the key reviews. We pull every permit.
What is the difference between a build-out and a build-up addition?
A build-out expands the ground-floor footprint into the yard; a build-up adds a second story or expands an upper level. Build-outs are generally less expensive per square foot because the foundation work is simpler. Build-ups require engineering the existing structure to carry the added load but leave the yard intact — the right call on tight lots.