Home Additions in Stratford, St. Marys, Tavistock & Mitchell
There comes a point when your home no longer matches your needs.
Maybe your family has grown, you’re working from home more often, or you simply want more comfortable living space. Moving isn’t always the right answer. A well-planned home addition can give you the extra room you need while allowing you to stay in the neighbourhood you love.
CJS Carpentry designs and builds home additions for homeowners in Stratford, St. Marys, Tavistock and Mitchell. From small room extensions to larger multi-room or second-storey additions, we focus on structural integrity, good design and clean, detailed finishing.
Add Space Without Leaving Your Home
A home addition can solve many common problems:
- Not enough bedrooms for a growing family
- A cramped kitchen or dining area
- No dedicated home office or hobby room
- Limited main-floor living space
- Desire for a larger primary suite or ensuite
Rather than trying to make do with a layout that no longer works, we help you reimagine how your home could function with more square footage.
Types of Home Additions We Build
Room Additions
Room additions are a straightforward way to add usable space. This could mean extending an existing room or adding an entirely new one. Common examples include:
- Main-floor bedrooms or guest rooms
- Larger living or family rooms
- Expanded dining areas
- Dedicated home offices or study spaces
We design these additions to feel like a natural extension of your home, with matching exterior finishes and interior details.
Kitchen & Living Area Expansions
Kitchens and living rooms are some of the most-used spaces in any home. If your current layout feels tight, we can extend these areas to create an open, welcoming main floor. This may include:
- Bumping out exterior walls to enlarge the kitchen
- Creating space for an island and additional cabinets
- Expanding the dining area for larger gatherings
- Combining smaller rooms into one larger, open space
These additions not only improve day-to-day comfort but can significantly increase your home’s resale value.
Second-Story Additions
For lots with limited yard space, building up instead of out can be the best solution. Second-storey additions can provide:
- Multiple new bedrooms
- Additional bathrooms
- A full upper-floor redesign
These projects require careful structural planning and execution. We work methodically to ensure the new level integrates properly with your existing foundation, framing and roofline.
Sunrooms and Four-Season Rooms
If you’d like more natural light and a stronger connection to your yard, a sunroom or four-season room may be ideal. These spaces can be used as reading rooms, casual sitting areas, dining spaces or hobby rooms. We design them to be comfortable and functional throughout the year.
Bathroom & Laundry Room Additions
Tired of lugging your laundry up and down the basement stairs? Fed up from waiting in line for your own bathroom because you’re sharing just one bathroom with your family? Bathroom and laundry room additions are one of the most practical home additions you can imagine. CJS Carpentry can create a plan to maximize usable space, creating an addition that reimagines the way your household runs.
Our Home Addition Process:
Home additions are major projects, and a clear process makes them more manageable. CJS Carpentry follows a structured approach to keep things organized.
Initial Consultation & Concept Discussion
We start by meeting with you at your home to discuss your goals, walk through the existing layout and talk about possible addition locations. We’ll consider site conditions, property lines, access and how the addition will affect both the interior and exterior of your home.
Design, Layout & Structural Planning
Next, we work through layout options to determine what makes the most sense for your family and budget. At this stage we consider:
– Room sizes and traffic flow
– Window and door placement
– Rooflines and exterior appearance
– How the addition connects to existing rooms
Structural planning is crucial. We assess foundations, load-bearing walls and roof structures to ensure the new addition is properly supported.
Permits & Approvals
Most additions require building permits and, in some cases, zoning or variance approvals. While specific processes vary by municipality, we help you understand what’s required and coordinate with the appropriate parties so your project moves forward smoothly.
Construction & Framing
Once approvals are in place, construction begins. We handle excavation (if needed), foundation work, framing and roofing, followed by window and door installation. Throughout this stage, we focus on building a sturdy, weather-tight shell that integrates with your existing structure.
Mechanical, Insulation & Drywall
We coordinate plumbing (if required), electrical and HVAC adjustments for the new space. Proper insulation and air sealing help ensure comfort and energy efficiency. After that, we install drywall, tape seams and prepare the walls and ceilings for paint. Our finishing expertise ensure the final product is a cut above the rest.
Interior & Exterior Finishing
Finally, we complete interior finishes such as flooring, trim, doors, cabinetry and paint. On the exterior, we match siding, brick, roofing and other materials as closely as possible so the addition feels cohesive with the original home.
Why Homeowners Choose CJS Carpentry for Home Additions:
Homeowners in Stratford, St. Marys, Tavistock and Mitchell trust us with their addition projects because we:
- Take time to understand how you live in your home
- Provide honest feedback on what is and isn’t practical
- Focus on structural quality as well as appearance
- Communicate clearly throughout design and construction
- Maintain organized, respectful job sites
A home addition is a significant investment. We approach each project with the care and attention it deserves.
Call CJS CARPENTRY
(519) 275-7987
Start Planning Your Home Addition
If your home is starting to feel too small or poorly laid out, an addition may be the right solution. Whether you’re just exploring ideas or ready to move ahead, we’re happy to talk through options and provide a detailed estimate.
Contact CJS Carpentry to schedule a home addition consultation in Stratford, St. Marys, Tavistock or Mitchell and take the first step toward creating the space your home is missing.
Office Location
Stratford, Ontario
Open Hours
M-F: 8am – 6pm
chadschmidt7@gmail.com