Home Additions in Lynnwood WA - More Room Without Moving

Most people call us after a long stretch of making do. Kids share a room that is too small. A parent needs a bedroom on the ground floor. The kitchen is tight, and the garage is the only place for an office. If any of that sounds familiar, an addition might be the answer.

An addition adds square footage. That can mean a new bedroom, a bigger kitchen, a family room, a primary suite, or an in-law space. It can go out the side or back of the house, which is called a bump-out or a ground-level addition. It can also go on top, which is a second-story addition.

Sometimes a remodel inside the walls is a better fit. We will tell you that if it is true. Moving a wall or finishing a basement can cost less than building new, and it keeps your yard. Part of our job is figuring out which road makes sense for you before you spend anything.

Where you live matters. Many homes in Lynnwood and Edmonds were built decades ago. Their framing, wiring, and foundations are not the same as a new build. Before we attach anything to an older house, we look at what is already there. Is the roof strong enough to tie into? Does the electrical panel have room for new circuits? Is there old moisture damage hiding in the walls?

The ground matters too. Our wet climate puts water pressure on foundations and crawl spaces. A new addition needs good drainage from day one, or damp and mold will move in. We plan for water before we pour a thing.

There are also lot rules. Setbacks tell you how close to the property line you can build. Height limits and lot coverage can cap the size. These rules change between Snohomish County and King County, and between cities. We check them first, so you do not fall in love with a plan that cannot be built.

We begin at your house, not in an office. Call us, and we usually reply in about 30 minutes. We come out for a free estimate with no trip fee, walk the site, and listen to what you want. We look at the lot, the roofline, the foundation, and where the new space would connect.

Next we talk plans. Bring a sketch, a photo, or just an idea. We help you shape it into a layout that fits your budget and your lot. If you need drawings or engineering for the permit, we get that moving.

Then comes the permit. We handle permits in-house. Rules for additions and foundation work are different in Snohomish and King County, and we have worked with both offices. You do not have to stand in line or learn the code book.

After approval, the site work starts. We mark out the footprint and dig for the foundation. Depending on your plan, that might be a concrete slab, a stem wall, or a raised floor over a crawl space. We set up drainage and moisture control here, because this is the step that protects the room for decades.

Then we frame the walls and the roof. This is when the addition starts to look like a room. We tie the new roof into the old one carefully, since that joint is where leaks love to start. Once the structure is closed in, we run the electrical, plumbing, and heating, then insulate.

Inspections happen along the way. We schedule them and stay on site for them, so nothing stalls.

Next come drywall, paint, flooring, trim, and doors. We match your existing house as closely as we can, so the new part feels like it was always there.

We protect your home during the work. Dust barriers, floor covers, and daily tidying keep your living space usable. When we finish, we do a thorough cleanup and haul away all debris. Then we do a final walkthrough with you, and nothing is done until you are happy with it.

An addition is one of the biggest projects you will pay for on a house, so you should understand every part of the price. We do not guess a number over the phone. Too many things change it.

Size is the first one. More square feet means more of everything. The type of addition matters just as much. A second story needs strong support from the old house. A ground-level addition needs a new foundation. Neither is cheap, and they are priced very differently.

What goes inside counts a lot. A bathroom or kitchen brings plumbing and extra wiring. A plain bedroom does not. Finishes change the total, from flooring to windows to cabinets. Your lot adds its own cost. Sloped ground, poor drainage, tight access, or soil that needs extra work all take more time. If your old house needs upgrades before we can connect to it, we point that out up front.

Permit fees and engineering also go into the total. We handle the paperwork in-house, and we include these items in your quote so nothing surprises you later.

Here is our promise on money. The estimate is free. You get an honest, itemized quote before we start, with each part broken out. No hidden fees. If you change your mind mid-project, we write up the change and get your okay before we do the work.

If the budget is tight, tell us. We can often suggest where to save, like keeping plumbing in one area, or finishing some rooms later.

If you have hired a contractor before, you may have a story. Calls went unanswered. The crew vanished for weeks. The job dragged on and never quite ended. We built our business to be the opposite of that.

JE Remodeling Solutions is family-owned and based in Lynnwood. John Eric Fernandez learned the trade from his father and has 25+ years of hands-on experience. We are a licensed Washington State general contractor, bonded and insured. That matters on a project this big. You get one point of contact, and that person answers the phone.

We serve Lynnwood, Bothell, Seattle, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kirkland, and Everett. We are close to your job, so the local weather, soil, and permit offices are familiar to us.

Our work carries a workmanship guarantee. If something is not right, we make it right. We clean up after every job and dispose of debris the right way. You get your house back, not a mess.