2025 Additions in DC, Maryland, and Virginia | Karma Construction Group
Washington D.C. | VA | MDHome Additions
An addition can be a small bump-out, or a single or multiple-level structure on a single-family home or a pop-up third-story addition on a rowhouse. Whether you are bumping out a wall, adding onto the main level, or raising the roof for a second story, in every addition project, our architects and designers aspire to:
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Design an addition that blends with the existing house and site, unless otherwise desired by the client
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Create a seamless connection between the existing house and addition
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Advise you on the ideal square footage to fulfill your needs
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Build better views, add natural light, and improve your home’s relation to the outdoors
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Take advantage of the new walls to improve insulation and weatherproofing
OUR AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS
Benefits of a Home Addition
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Maximize the Value of Your Home We can advise you on the cost versus value of the type and size of the addition that would best suit your home and the value it would add. Additions that include kitchens and baths add the highest value.
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More Cost-Effective Than Moving If you have thought about finding a new home to provide the space you need, but love your home and neighborhood, building an addition may best fit your needs. Our expertise can help you make the “love it or list it” decision.
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Flexible Space for a Variety of Uses An addition can provide a suite for guests, nannies/au pairs, renters, or give you more room for a hobby.
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Addressing Energy-Efficiency and Comfort Opening up walls allows us to better insulate a house and install efficient HVAC systems and appliances.
Why Karma Construction Group?
An All-in-One Approach
Building an addition is a complex job that requires many decisions, engineering consultation, and skilled carpenters. At Karma Construction Group, we simplify the remodeling process by meeting every requirement in-house and providing guidance on every decision.
Karma Construction Group offers a full-time permit expeditor, a proprietary design team led by registered architects and builders that cover plumbing and electrical—no need to outsource or do extra work.
How Long Does Each Phase Take?
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Initial Design Scope and Selections: Two to four months
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Permitting: Two to four months
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Construction: Three to eight months
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Total Project: Seven to sixteen months
Case Studies
We completed an addition and whole-house renovation on this brick center hall colonial in the U ST neighborhood. The 1937 house still had many of the period trim and molding details. Our clients wanted to expand to create a comfortable home for the family with plenty of entertaining space. At the first floor, the side addition and a small rear one-story addition allows for an open kitchen, dining, living room, and access to outdoor entertaining.
A Passion for D.C. Area Homebuilding
Karma Construction Group has been building homes in the District, Maryland, and Virginia for years. We know D.C.’s surrounding neighborhoods and the design and architecture styles of our metropolitan area. As a family-owned business, we know and love our community, and we are dedicated to, and passionate about, our craftsmanship.
How the Addition Process Works with Karma Construction Group
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Consultation and Design Contract
Our process begins with an initial consultation where we discuss your vision, goals, and budget for the addition. During this meeting, we gather information about your existing home and site, understand your requirements, and offer preliminary advice on feasibility and costs. Once you decide to move forward, we formalize our agreement with a design contract, outlining the scope of work and timeline.
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Initial Design Meeting:
In the initial design meeting, you will meet with our design team, including architects and designers, to discuss your ideas in more detail. We delve deeper into your preferences, needs, and style. This collaborative session helps us create a design that reflects your vision while ensuring it integrates seamlessly with your existing home.
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Schematic Design
: Based on the initial discussions, our design team develops schematic designs. These initial drawings outline the basic layout and structure of your addition, showing how it will connect to your existing home. We review these schematics with you, making adjustments as needed to ensure the design aligns with your expectations and requirements.
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Permitting and Construction
As you finalize selections, our designer will be creating construction drawings to submit for a building permit. In D.C., the submission and approval process can take several months (it is a little shorter in Maryland and Virginia). Once we secure the permit, we will start demolition and move into framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, etc. The punch list of small items is the last segment.
