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Home Additions

Second-story additions, room extensions, in-law suites, and pool-house builds. Foundation to finish under one contract. Structural engineering, MEP, and finish work all coordinated.

What's included · what's not

The full scope in writing before we start.

Nothing hides behind “allowance TBD.” The fixed-bid proposal lists every line the way it’s going to appear on the invoice. Timeline: 4–10 months typical.

Included in the fixed bid

  • Structural engineering + foundation
  • Framing tied into existing structure
  • Full MEP integration with existing systems
  • Roof tie-in and waterproofing
  • Interior finish + trim
  • Permitting + HOA approvals

Not included (transparent)

  • Site-work outside the addition footprint
  • Existing-house remodel (separate scope)
  • Owner-supplied fixtures

Timeline

4–10 months typical. The exact window is committed in writing at contract signing.

License stack

  • General Contractor · FL #CGC1525289
  • Roofing Contractor · FL #CCC1335157
  • Mechanical Contractor · FL #CMC1251666
  • Plumbing Contractor · FL #CFC1434398
  • Electrical Contractor · FL #EC13015530
Why this scope, done under one contract

The reason Dellamano projects finish on the day committed.

01All five licenses, one owner

General, Roofing, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — every one held personally by Aldo Dellamano.

02Fixed-bid or cost-plus, always in writing

Every project on a written contract — fixed-bid or transparent cost-plus — signed before work starts. No allowance games.

03Self-performed trades

Because we hold every license in-house, structural, MEP, and finish stay on the same schedule.

04One warranty conversation

One contractor, one signature, one number to call when questions come up later.

Frequently asked

Home Additions · the questions Aldo answers every week.

Can you match the existing exterior finish exactly?

Almost always yes. Stucco, roof tile, window profile, and paint are matched to the existing house. When materials are discontinued, we present alternates before ordering.

What about HOA approvals?

We prepare the architectural submittal package and manage the HOA review on your behalf. You don't chase paperwork.

More scopes under one contract

Other expertise often paired with Home Additions.

Recent Home Additions work

Real projects. Real trades. One signature on every permit.

A cross-section of recent Dellamano Construction Inc. work in scopes adjacent to home additions across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Horizontal wood and metal fence with brick paver driveway design.
Hardscape

Horizontal wood and metal fence with brick paver driveway design.
Wall-mounted TV, custom cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Living Room

Wall-mounted TV, custom cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Two-story home with concrete patio, large glass doors, and metal railing.
Custom Home

Two-story home with concrete patio, large glass doors, and metal railing.
Glass partition doors with black steel frames between bedroom and living space.
Interior Detail

Glass partition doors with black steel frames between bedroom and living space.
White and gray residential home with geometric hardscape and tropical landscaping.
Custom Home

White and gray residential home with geometric hardscape and tropical landscaping.
Curved white table, beige upholstered chairs, pendants, and patterned curtains.
Dining Room

Curved white table, beige upholstered chairs, pendants, and patterned curtains.
White sectional, wood media wall, and marble coffee table.
Living Room

White sectional, wood media wall, and marble coffee table.
High-ceiling living room with concrete feature wall and mounted flat-screen.
Living Room

High-ceiling living room with concrete feature wall and mounted flat-screen.
Home Additions · under one contract

Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.

Tell us about the home additions scope. You’ll hear back promptly with a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.

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Home Additions Built Foundation to Finish in South Florida

Dellamano Construction manages structural engineering, MEP, and finish work under a single contract for homeowners across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

What Drives Cost and Timeline for South Florida Home Additions

In Broward and Palm Beach counties, the variables that move a home addition budget most are soil conditions, wind-load engineering requirements, and the complexity of tying into an existing roof system. South Florida's hurricane exposure zone means structural drawings must meet current Florida Building Code wind provisions — a step that adds engineering time upfront but prevents costly change orders later.

Permit timelines vary meaningfully by municipality. Cities like Parkland, Coral Springs, and Weston each run their own building departments with distinct submittal requirements and inspection schedules. Coastal ZIP codes often add a flood-zone review layer, which affects foundation design and finish-floor elevation. Knowing which jurisdiction controls a parcel — and what that department's current review cycle looks like — is part of scoping a realistic timeline before a contract is signed.

HOA architectural review is a parallel track in most of these communities. Submittals that don't match the community's approved material palette get rejected and requeued, adding weeks. Dellamano prepares the architectural package and manages that review directly, so the permitting path and the HOA path run concurrently rather than sequentially.

How to Evaluate a Home Addition Contractor Before You Sign

The most common source of cost overruns on home additions is scope that was never written down. An estimate that lists framing and drywall but leaves MEP as 'TBD allowance' is not a price — it's a deposit request. Before signing, confirm that the proposal itemizes structural engineering, all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, roof tie-in, waterproofing, interior finish, and permitting fees as line items with fixed numbers.

License verification is straightforward in Florida: the state's DBPR license lookup lets you confirm whether a contractor's general, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical licenses are all active and in good standing. A project that touches all five trade categories but is run under a single general license typically means subcontractors are holding the specialty licenses — which spreads schedule accountability across multiple companies. When the license holder is the same person managing the project, schedule coordination is an internal conversation rather than a negotiation between separate businesses.

Common questions

How long does a home addition take to permit and build in Broward or Palm Beach County?
Most additions in this market run four to ten months from contract signing through final inspection, with permitting typically accounting for six to fourteen weeks of that window depending on the municipality and project complexity. Coastal parcels with flood-zone overlays and communities with active HOA review processes sit toward the longer end. The exact timeline is committed in writing at contract — not estimated verbally after the job starts.
Do I need separate contractors for structural, electrical, and plumbing work on an addition?
Not necessarily. Florida issues separate licenses for each trade, but a single contractor can hold all of them. When one license holder covers general contracting, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical, all five trades operate on the same schedule under one contract. The alternative — coordinating separate licensed subcontractors — is common but puts schedule risk on the homeowner whenever one trade's delay holds up the next.
Will the addition match my existing house exterior — stucco, roof tile, windows?
In most South Florida homes, yes. Stucco profiles, concrete roof tile, and window lines can typically be matched or closely approximated. The exception is discontinued product lines — when a material is no longer manufactured, alternates are presented before ordering so there are no surprises at installation. HOA communities often have an approved material list that narrows options further, which is another reason to run the architectural submittal early in the process.

Get a Written Proposal for Your Home Addition

Describe the scope and a walkthrough can be scheduled promptly — proposals are fixed-bid, fully itemized, and committed in writing before work begins.

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