Home Additions in Northern Virginia & Washington D.C.

Gain Additional Living Space

If you're looking to add more space to your home, Denny + Gardner has the perfect solution for you. With over 20 years of experience creating customized spaces in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area, we understand our clients' needs. Whether you desire extra room for a growing family, a spacious kitchen or an at-home spa, completing an addition to your home is a great way to ensure your home meets the needs of those living in it.

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Why “Design-Build” for Your Home Addition?

Design-Build contractors streamline the entire remodeling process. When hiring a Design-Build firm for your home addition, you're hiring your designer and your builder in one. When you work with Denny + Gardner Team, there is one point of contact for everything from initial communication to estimates and project wrap-up, and everything in between. This streamlined process ensures efficient communication, giving homeowners a single point of contact to communicate their ideas, budget, and expectations.

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Choosing a Design-Build Contractor for your Addition

It’s important to take several things into consideration while researching a builder for your home addition including the experience of the contractor, proper licensing and insurance. Viewing our galleries will give you an idea of projects that the Denny + Gardner team have recently completed. Checking reviews and testimonials of previous clients are helpful to learn about the quality of craftsmanship, the communication and scheduling. At Denny + Gardner, you can rely on our 20+ years of experience and our skilled professionals to work with you through your project from first meeting to final walk-through.

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Home Addition FAQ’s

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions and if you have further questions, please contact us – we’re here to help!

Are home additions worth it?

The only person who can answer that question is you! Do you feel as though your home or certain rooms in your home require more space for your family to live comfortably? If so, then the answer is most likely yes. Be sure to speak with a professional and experienced contractor before making your decision, to ensure you are being guided in the right direction based on your needs, expectations, and budget.

Is it better to add on or build up?

What is better is entirely dependent on your needs, but when taking into consideration price per square footage, building up is – at the base level – more cost-effective, as it does not require foundation work. Though that isn't to take away from the importance of adding on, as outward additions can be the most practical, or the best use of space to achieve your vision. There is no right or wrong answer!

What is a bump-out addition? What is a traditional addition?

A bump-out addition is the bumping out of an already existing room, whereas a traditional addition usually implies the creation of an entirely new room or space within your home.

A great example of bump-out additions are adding more space to your kitchen by creating a small addition allowing you to extend your counter space and add an island to your newly-freed-up area.

An example of a traditional addition would be a sunroom, in-law suite, or the creation of an entirely new master suite.

What questions should I ask a contractor before hiring them to complete an addition?

Protecting yourself – and the investment you are making into your home – is key. To protect that investment, working with a contractor who is experienced, professional, and informed is your best form of insurance.

Here are some questions to ask potential contractors, whether you're hiring for a bathroom, kitchen, whole home, addition, or any other remodeling project:

Do you utilize the Design-Build method?
Do you have a contracting license?
How long have you been in business?
Can I see your certificate of insurance?
Do you offer a warranty on work performed?

How will additional charges be handled?
Who will be my main point of contact and what is the best way to get ahold of them?
Will tools and materials be stored in my home?
How will your team clean up during the remodel?

Home Additions

Gain Additional Living Space

Why “Design-Build” for Your Home Addition?

Choosing a Design-Build Contractor for your Addition

Home Addition FAQ’s

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