Custom Home Addition Solutions
Dormers
Add an upstairs bathroom or just expand your living space, while bringing in natural light.
Bump-Outs
Add a new ground-floor primary suite, kitchen, or other living area by expanding your home’s footprint.
Second Stories
Double the living area of your single-level home by adding a complete second story and integrated stairway access.
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An Addition That’s Just the Right Fit
EXPANDING HOMES
Upscale Remodeling excels in crafting home additions to meet your evolving needs. Whether it's expanding living spaces, making room additions, or creating a family room, our team ensures a seamless integration, delivering your envisioned home addition.
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DESIGN-BUILD METHODOLOGY
Upscale's streamlined design-build remodeling process merges innovative design with skilled construction, ensuring your vision comes to life without unwelcome surprises. Our collaborative method ensures a stress-free journey and full clarity on project expenses. Rely on us to make your dream Addition a reality.
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Expanding Your Ithaca Home the Right Way
Adding onto your home is one of the most impactful investments you can make—and in the Ithaca area, it comes with its own set of considerations. From Tompkins County zoning requirements to the unique character of the housing stock in neighborhoods like Cayuga Heights, Fall Creek, and South Hill, a successful addition starts with understanding what’s possible on your specific lot.
Planning and Permits
Most home additions in Tompkins County require a building permit and must meet setback, height, and lot coverage requirements. If your home is in a historic district or near a conservation zone, additional review may apply. We handle the permitting process as part of our design-build approach so you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Common Addition Types
The additions we build most often in the Ithaca area include primary bedroom suites, family room expansions, second-story additions, and mudroom or entryway bump-outs. Many of Ithaca’s older homes—craftsman bungalows, colonials, and mid-century ranches—were built for smaller families and smaller furniture. A well-designed addition can bring the layout in line with how you actually live today.
What to Expect
A typical home addition project takes 4 to 8 months from initial design through construction, depending on scope and complexity. We work with you through every phase—from initial feasibility and architectural drawings to material selection and final walkthrough. Our design-build process keeps design and construction under one roof, which means fewer surprises and a clearer path from concept to completion.
If you’re considering an addition to your home in the greater Ithaca area, we’d welcome the chance to talk through your ideas. Schedule a consultation to see if we’re a good fit for your project.