Fort Lauderdale · Broward County
Home Additions in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licensed design-build contractor serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities — design, permitting and construction under one contract.
Home Additions in Fort Lauderdale
Built for Fort Lauderdale Homes
An addition is a structural project before it's a design project. Setbacks, lot coverage, foundation conditions and how the new roof ties into the old one decide what's buildable — and all of it has to clear engineering and plan review before anyone pours concrete.
In Fort Lauderdale we work most often in Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Colee Hammock, Harbor Beach and Sailboat Bend — where the housing stock runs to mid-century CBS ranch homes, waterfront estates on the finger isles, and beachfront condo residences.
- Design and space planning for your specific layout
- Broward County permitting and inspection scheduling
- Licensed, insured crews — CRC 1335930
- One contract, one point of accountability
Local Knowledge
What's Different About Building in Fort Lauderdale
This is our home city — our office is on East Sunrise Boulevard, which means permit runs, inspections and site visits don't cost you a week of scheduling. Two things shape most Fort Lauderdale projects: waterfront and condo rules. Homes along the isles and the Intracoastal sit in the wind-borne debris region and often near the coastal construction line, which drives impact glazing and structural requirements. Condo work on Galt Ocean Mile or Las Olas usually needs association approval and a work schedule that respects building quiet hours and elevator access.
Fort Lauderdale lots are frequently narrow, so additions here go up more often than out. That makes foundation capacity the first question: whether the existing footings can carry a second storey, or whether new foundation work is needed. An engineer answers that before we design anything.
How We Work
From First Drawing to Final Inspection
1. Consultation
We walk the property, understand the goal, and give you a realistic budget range before anyone draws anything.
2. Design & Approvals
Drawings, engineering where required, HOA or review-board submittals, and the Broward County permit application.
3. Construction
Our crews build it, with inspections scheduled at every required stage — not left to chance.
4. Walkthrough
We close out the permit, hand over documentation, and walk the finished work with you.
Home Additions in Fort Lauderdale — FAQs
Do you handle City of Fort Lauderdale permitting?
Yes. We prepare and submit the drawings, pull the permit through Fort Lauderdale Building Services, and schedule every inspection. You aren't the one sitting in the permit queue.
Can you work in a Fort Lauderdale condo building?
Yes, and we do regularly. Condo projects add a layer: association approval, a certificate of insurance naming the association, and often restrictions on work hours, elevator use and material staging. We handle that paperwork as part of the job.
How much can I add to my Fort Lauderdale home?
That's set by setbacks, lot coverage limits and any community restrictions — not by how much yard you have. We run those numbers for your parcel before design so you know your buildable envelope up front.
Do additions need structural engineering in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Any addition that carries load, ties into the existing roof, or adds a second storey requires engineered drawings for Broward County plan review. That's included in our scope, not billed as a surprise later.
Financing Available
Financing From $10,000 to $300,000
Rates from 7.59%, terms up to 30 years, and a soft credit check that won't affect your score.
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