Home Additions in Lehigh Acres, FL

An addition is the most involved thing most homeowners will ever build, and the one where choosing the wrong contractor costs the most. It is new foundation, new structure, a roof tie-in to an existing building, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that have to integrate with what is already there. DMG Builders LLC (license CGC1537383) builds additions in Lehigh Acres and throughout Lee County.

Types of Additions We Build

• Master suite additions — bedroom, bathroom and closet, usually off the rear of the house.
• In-law and guest suites — including layouts with a separate entrance.
• Extra bedrooms and expanded living areas.
• Garage conversions — turning garage space into conditioned living area.
• Lanai and porch enclosures — converting screened space into permitted living space.
• Second-story and vertical additions where the existing structure and foundation support it.

What Drives the Cost of an Addition

Square footage is the number people ask about and the least useful predictor. What actually moves an addition budget is:

• Foundation and site. Fill, grading and soil conditions vary lot to lot in Lehigh Acres.
• Roof tie-in. Matching into an existing roofline is more complex than building a new roof from scratch.
• Bathrooms. Adding one means drain, vent and supply work, and on septic it can mean capacity review or drainfield expansion.
• Electrical service. Older panels frequently cannot carry an addition, so a service upgrade becomes part of the job.
• HVAC. Either extending the existing system if it has capacity, or adding a separate zone.
• Setbacks and lot coverage. Lee County zoning determines how close to the property line you can build.

This is why we do not quote additions by the square foot over the phone. Two identical-sounding 400 square foot additions on the same street can differ substantially once the site and the existing house are accounted for. The site visit and written estimate are free, and they are based on your actual house.

Design, Engineering and Permitting

Additions require drawings, structural engineering and a Lee County permit. We coordinate the design and engineering, submit the package and manage plan review comments. A Notice of Commencement is recorded before the first inspection, and the work proceeds through footing, slab, framing, rough-in, insulation and final inspections before the permit is closed with a certificate of occupancy or completion.

Unpermitted additions are common in Lehigh Acres and they create real problems at resale, refinancing and insurance renewal. We also do after-the-fact permitting to bring existing work into compliance.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing scopes are performed by licensed specialty subcontractors working under our general contract, as Florida law requires. You still have one contract, one schedule and one point of contact — ours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an addition take?

Three to six months is typical from contract to certificate of occupancy, including design, engineering and permitting. On-site construction is usually the shorter half of that.

Can I live in the house during construction?

Almost always. We seal the work area off from the rest of the house and, where possible, keep the existing structure closed until the addition is dried in.

Do I need an architect?

For most residential additions, drawings prepared and engineered for permit are sufficient, and we coordinate that. Larger or more complex projects can benefit from an architect, and we will say so if yours is one.

How close to my property line can I build?

Lee County zoning sets the setbacks for your parcel, and they vary by zoning district. We confirm setbacks and lot coverage before design so the plan is buildable.

Can you enclose my lanai as living space?

Yes, but it is a permitted structural conversion involving foundation, walls, windows, electrical and usually HVAC, not a simple enclosure. We will explain what your specific structure allows.

We provide this service across Southwest Florida: Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples.

Free Estimates

Call (239) 295-3680.