Home Additions in Cedar City and St. George
Cedar Breaks Construction builds additions that look like they were always part of the house, not bolted on after the fact. Room additions, second stories, garages, and ADUs, tied cleanly into your existing home and built to code across Southern Utah.
Smarter than buying a bigger home
When you love your location but need more room, an addition is often smarter than buying a bigger home. Cedar Breaks Construction builds additions that look like they were always part of the house, not bolted on after the fact. Owner Todd Fowler manages the project so the new structure ties cleanly into the existing one and the work is done to code.
We build additions throughout Southern Utah, with primary service in Cedar City and St. George.
Addition Tied Into Existing Home
From a single room to a second story
Whatever the scope, we handle the engineering, the permits, and the tie-in so the addition reads as one home.
Room Additions
Adding a bedroom, a larger primary suite, a home office, a family room, or expanding a kitchen. We extend the footprint, tie into the existing structure, and match the roofline, exterior, and interior finishes so it reads as one home.
Second-Story Additions
Going up instead of out when the lot is tight. Second-story additions are structurally demanding because the existing foundation and walls have to carry the new load. This is where engineering is not optional, and we treat it that way.
Garages
Attached and detached garages, including space above for storage or living area where allowed. We coordinate the slab, structure, doors, and any electrical the space needs.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
A self-contained living unit on your property, whether attached, in a converted space, or a detached structure. ADUs carry their own code, zoning, and utility requirements that vary by jurisdiction, so we confirm what is allowed at your address before design begins.
You cannot tell where old ends and new begins
The mark of a good addition is that you cannot tell where the old house ends and the new one begins. That means matching siding and exterior materials, blending the roofline so it sheds water correctly and looks intentional, aligning floor heights and ceiling heights inside, and carrying interior finishes (trim, flooring, paint) across the seam. On older homes, exact-match materials are sometimes discontinued, and we will tell you up front when that is the case and walk you through the closest options.
Old and new performing as one building
Additions almost always require permits and, especially for second stories and structural changes, engineering. The existing structure has to be evaluated to confirm it can carry the new load, and the connection between old and new has to be detailed correctly so it performs as one building. We handle the permit submittal, plan review, and inspections through the local building authority, and we coordinate the engineering the project requires.
Seamless Addition Exterior
Stay in your home during construction
Most additions let you stay in your home during construction, because we can often keep the new structure sealed off from your living space until it is tied in. We talk through dust control, access, and which areas will be affected so you know what to expect day to day.
Addition questions, answered
Do I need a permit to add on to my house?
Almost always, yes. Adding square footage, changing the structure, or adding an ADU triggers permit and inspection requirements, and often engineering. We handle the submittal and inspections through the local building authority so you do not have to.
Can you match my existing siding and roof?
We work hard to match, and on most homes we can match closely or exactly. On older homes, some materials are discontinued. When that happens we are upfront about it and show you the closest available options so the addition still reads as one cohesive home.
Is it cheaper to add on or to build new?
It depends. An addition reuses your existing home, lot, and utilities, which can make it more economical than building new. But additions carry their own cost in tying into existing structure and matching finishes. We can give you an honest estimate for the addition and help you think through the tradeoff.
Can I stay in my home during the addition?
Usually, yes. We can often seal the new structure off from your living space until the final tie-in, which keeps the house livable. We will talk through dust, noise, and access so you know what each phase looks like.
What is an ADU and can I build one on my property?
An accessory dwelling unit is a separate, self-contained living space on your property, used for family, guests, or rental where allowed. Whether you can build one, and at what size, depends on your zoning and lot. We confirm what is permitted at your address before we design anything.
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