Home Additions
Your home has served you well, but life changes—growing families need more bedrooms, hobbies require dedicated spaces, and aging parents deserve comfortable quarters. Rather than endure the stress and expense of moving, many North Dakota homeowners find that adding onto their existing property offers a more sensible solution. A well-planned home addition transforms your current house into the perfect home while preserving the neighborhood connections and memories you've built over the years.
Prodigy Contracting brings over 20 years of construction experience to home addition projects throughout Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding North Dakota communities. Dave Schauer understands the unique challenges of building in North Dakota's fluctuating climate and works with you to create additions that seamlessly integrate with your existing home. From initial planning to final walkthrough, we handle every aspect of your project with the honest, reliable, and trustworthy approach that defines our work.
Why Choose a Home Addition Over Moving
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Adding onto your current home delivers significant advantages compared to purchasing a new property. You avoid realtor fees, moving costs, and the uncertainty of a competitive housing market. Your children stay in familiar school districts, and you maintain proximity to work, friends, and community connections that matter most.
Home additions also provide complete customization opportunities. Unlike shopping for existing homes, where you often compromise on layouts or features, an addition allows you to design exactly what your family needs. Whether you envision a spacious master suite, a sunlit home office, or a multi-generational living space, you control every detail from floor plan to finishes.
Financial benefits extend beyond avoiding moving expenses. Strategic additions can significantly increase your property value, often yielding a return of 50-80% of the investment when you eventually sell. For North Dakota homeowners, additions prove particularly valuable in areas such as Bismarck and Mandan, where desirable lots are scarce and well-maintained homes command premium prices.
Types of Home Additions We Build
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Master suite additions create private retreats that include bedrooms, walk-in closets, and luxurious bathrooms. These spaces provide separation from children's bedrooms while adding substantial value to your property.
Sunroom additions extend your living space with natural light and outdoor views throughout North Dakota's beautiful seasons. These versatile rooms serve as reading nooks, entertainment spaces, or indoor gardens that your family can enjoy year-round.
Kitchen expansions transform cramped cooking areas into chef-worthy spaces where families gather. Open-concept additions often combine kitchen and dining areas to create the heart of modern homes.
In-law suites offer complete living quarters for aging parents or adult children, featuring bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchenette areas. These additions provide independence and privacy while maintaining close ties to extended families.
Home office additions became essential for remote workers who need professional spaces separate from household activities. Purpose-built offices feature comprehensive electrical systems, climate control, and layouts that optimize productivity.
Second-story additions maximize limited lot sizes by building upward rather than outward. These projects work particularly well for older North Dakota neighborhoods where yards remain modest.
The Home Addition Process
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Planning represents the most critical phase of any addition project. We begin by evaluating your existing home's structure, foundation capacity, and mechanical systems to ensure they can support the expansion of square footage. Your ideas, combined with our construction expertise, create preliminary designs that respect your budget while achieving your vision.
Permit acquisition follows approved designs, and we handle all interactions with local building departments in Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding communities. North Dakota's building codes require specific considerations for cold-climate construction, and our experience ensures compliance with all relevant regulations. Foundation work begins once permits are secured, whether we're pouring new concrete or reinforcing existing structures.
Construction proceeds in logical phases. We connect new walls to existing structures using proper techniques that prevent settling or separation over time. Roofing ties into your current roof system with matching materials that maintain your home's aesthetic appeal. Throughout the construction process, we maintain clear communication regarding timelines, any necessary adjustments, and daily progress. Our team respects your property by protecting landscaping, minimizing dust intrusion, and maintaining job site cleanliness.
The final phases include mechanical system integration, where electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems extend into additional spaces. Interior finishing transforms framed walls into completed rooms through drywall installation, painting, flooring, and trim work. We conduct thorough final inspections to verify every detail meets our standards before you occupy your new space.
Why Choose Prodigy Contracting for Your Home Addition
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Quality construction requires attention to details that separate adequate work from exceptional results. We refuse to cut corners because North Dakota's extreme temperature swings and weather patterns demand building practices that withstand decades of use. Proper insulation, moisture barriers, and structural connections ensure your addition performs flawlessly through harsh winters and hot summers.
Our experience spans residential projects of all scales, from modest bump-outs to substantial multi-room additions. Dave Schauer's background includes framing, finish carpentry, and everything in between, providing the comprehensive knowledge needed to anticipate challenges before they arise. This expertise translates to realistic timelines, accurate budgets, and finished projects that exceed your expectations.
Communication defines our client relationships. You receive regular updates throughout the construction process, and we address any questions or concerns immediately, rather than leaving you wondering about progress. We treat your home with the same respect we expect for our own properties, protecting your belongings and maintaining safe, organized work areas. The construction process inevitably disrupts daily routines, but we minimize inconvenience through efficient scheduling and considerate work practices.
Local knowledge matters when building in North Dakota communities. We understand regional building codes, work with trusted local subcontractors, and source quality materials that suit our climate. This familiarity with Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding areas helps us navigate permitting processes smoothly and connect you with the right resources when specialized work requires additional expertise.
Get Started on Your Home Addition with Prodigy Contracting
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Your growing family deserves the space and functionality that make daily life comfortable and enjoyable. Home additions offer cost-effective solutions that preserve your established community connections while delivering the custom features you've always wanted.
Dave Schauer and the Prodigy Contracting team bring honest, reliable, and trustworthy construction to every project, ensuring your addition stands the test of time through North Dakota's demanding climate. We serve Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding North Dakota communities with the same dedication to quality that has defined our work for over two decades. Contact us today to discuss your home addition project and discover how we can transform your current house into your dream home.