HOME ADDITIONS IN WINNIPEG

Every addition needs drawings for the development and building permit applications, and the City requires an engineer’s sealed drawing for structural work beyond Part 9 of the Manitoba Building Code. At the on-site visit we talk through who will prepare them for your project, and we build to the approved drawings.

That is the goal from the start. We look at rooflines, windows, siding or masonry, floor heights, trim and interior finishes so the addition connects as naturally as possible. Where an exact match isn’t available, we’ll show you the closest options and where a deliberate contrast might look better.

Usually, for most of the project. The existing house stays closed off while the foundation and shell go up. The wall between old and new is opened only once the addition is weather-tight, and we plan that step and the interior connection to keep the disruption as short as possible.

Yes. Plumbing, electrical, ventilation, heating and structure are planned from the start so those rooms are properly tied into the home’s systems. Kitchens and bathrooms in an addition also need the trade permits that go with them, which we coordinate along with the development and building permits.

If your basement is unfinished and has enough ceiling height, developing it usually adds living space with less structural work. An addition makes more sense when you need the room on the main floor, want more daylight, or the basement is already in use. We can look at both options at the on-site visit.

We look at the yard, the existing foundation, roofline and exterior, and where the addition would join the house. We talk about the space you need and the zoning questions to check. You then receive a written quote with the scope, so you can see what is included before any permit applications go in.