Remodeling
Additions
Additions by Michaelson & Messinger Insurance Specialists, LLC
When a family outgrows a house but not a neighborhood, an addition is the answer. Michaelson & Messinger builds additions across Hinsdale, the western suburbs, and Chicago: family rooms, master suites, second stories, in law suites, attached garages, mudrooms, and sunrooms. We handle the design, the structural engineering, the foundation, and the finish, and we tie the new space into the old so it reads as one house.
Types of Additions
- Single story room additions off the back or side of the house
- Second story additions over an existing ranch or garage
- Master suite and bathroom additions
- In law and multi generational suites with separate entry
- Attached garages and garage conversions
- Kitchen bump outs and mudrooms
- Sunrooms and enclosed porches
- Dormers and attic conversions
The Process
We begin with your goals and your lot. Every village has setback, lot coverage, and height rules, and Hinsdale, Oak Brook, and La Grange each review additions closely. We prepare drawings, obtain the zoning and building permits, and schedule the inspections. Our own crews pour the foundation, frame, roof, and finish. Your project manager is one call away from start to finish.
Matching the Existing House
A good addition is invisible from the street. We match roof pitch, siding or brick, window style, and trim, and inside we match floors, doors, and moldings so the new rooms belong to the house.
Additions After a Fire
A house that has been opened up by a fire can often be enlarged at lower cost than a standalone addition. Our adjusting team handles the claim and we price the addition separately from the insurance scope.
Written Contract and Warranty
Item by item written contract, licensed and insured, with a written warranty.
Schedule a Visit
Call 630.654.2600 for a free consultation at your home.
Frequently Asked Questions: Additions
Do you do additions and second stories?
Yes. Room additions, second story additions, master suites, in law suites, garages, and dormers, including foundation, framing, and finish, all matched to the existing house.
Do I need zoning approval for an addition?
Usually. Setback, lot coverage, and height rules apply in every village. We check the zoning first, prepare the drawings, and handle the review.
Can you add a second story to a ranch?
Yes, if the foundation and framing can carry it, which an engineer confirms. It is one of the most cost effective ways to double living space on a small lot.
How long does an addition take?
Three to six months from permit to finish for a single story room addition, longer for a second story.
Will the addition match my house?
Yes. We match roof pitch, siding, brick, windows, trim, and interior finishes so the addition reads as original.
Do you pour the foundation yourselves?
Yes. Excavation, footings, foundation, framing, roof, and finish are all under one contract with our crews.
Can you build an in law suite with its own entrance?
Yes, including a bedroom, bath, kitchenette, and separate entry, subject to village rules on accessory units.
