Home Addition in Pacific Grove

Why Expand Your Pacific Grove Home

In Pacific Grove’s competitive housing market, expanding your current home often makes more financial sense than buying larger. A well-planned addition adds both space and property value. The Monterey Peninsula’s resort-style character and appreciation for architectural quality make it a distinctive market.

Custom Home designs and builds home additions with the same two-phase process we use for custom homes. You see the complete addition in 3D and receive itemized pricing before construction begins.

Types of Home Additions We Build in Pacific Grove

Second-Story Additions

Double your living space by building up rather than out. Second-story additions are ideal when lot coverage limits prevent ground-floor expansion. Custom Home’s structural engineers evaluate your existing foundation to determine what reinforcement is needed.

Ground-Floor Room Additions

Extend your home’s footprint with new bedrooms, family rooms, or home offices. Ground-floor additions integrate with your existing layout and maintain single-level living, which is especially valued in Pacific Grove.

Bump-Outs and Extensions

Smaller expansions that make a significant difference: extend your kitchen, enlarge a bathroom, or add a sunroom. Bump-outs typically cost less and complete faster than full additions.

Structural Considerations for Pacific Grove Additions

Home additions in Pacific Grove require careful structural planning to ensure the new space integrates safely with the existing structure. Custom Home’s engineering team handles foundation evaluation, load-bearing wall modifications, and structural design. Whether you are adding a second story or expanding your footprint, structural engineering is included in our Phase 1 design process.

Pacific Grove Home Addition Permits

Pacific Grove’s Community Development Department handles building permits with plan review typically taking 4-8 weeks for residential projects. The city’s zoning code includes design standards for residential construction, and projects in areas with historic significance may receive additional review. The process is generally straightforward, and the department is responsive to well-prepared applications. Custom Home prepares complete permit packages that address all Pacific Grove requirements.

Custom Home manages the entire addition permitting process, including structural engineering review, plan submittal, and inspection coordination. Our experience with Pacific Grove’s requirements helps keep the approval process on track.