Kittery, Maine
House Extensions in Kittery, ME
Want a bigger kitchen in Kittery instead of moving? A house extension pushes a back or side wall of the house outward, so an existing room gets larger. We lay out the foundation, the new opening, the roof, and the wiring, plumbing, and HVAC as one project.
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House Extensions in Kittery
Extending Your Kittery House Outward
Kittery is the oldest incorporated town in Maine and also its southernmost, set on the Piscataqua River across from Portsmouth. For a house extension in Kittery, we grow the kitchen, living room, or family room toward the back or side, and one general contractor runs the engineer, crews, and inspections.
What a house extension in Kittery can include:
- Extensions for homes near Kittery Point
- Kitchens and living rooms extended to the back
- Siding, windows, and trim matched to the house
- Side and wraparound extensions where lots allow
- Exterior walls opened under engineer-sized beams
Local conditions
Planning an Extension in Kittery
Homes near Spruce Creek, Spinney Creek, or the Atlantic shore may sit on damp ground, so drainage gets attention early. Because an extension changes the footprint, we check setbacks and lot coverage before the layout, and the lot, soil, and existing structure shape which direction works best.
What we review before design:
- Open space behind or beside the house
- A beam for the new opening
- Where the new roof joins the old one
- What the panel and HVAC can carry
- The soil under the new footings
Signs an extension may fit you:
- The kitchen is too tight for the family
- The family room does not fit everyone
- The eating area is too small for family meals
- The layout feels closed toward the yard
- You want to stay in your neighborhood
We look at the lot and check the setbacks on the first visit, since they settle which way the house can grow: to the back, to the side, or around a corner. The wall we would open is reviewed at the same time.
Our process
How a House Extension Comes Together in Kittery
To start, the new footings are built to line up with the existing foundation. Then the extension is framed, roofed, and closed in with matching siding, and the wiring, plumbing, and HVAC are run into the new space and inspected. Only then does the old wall of your Kittery home open, under a new beam.
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Free In-Home Visit
We measure the lot and the setbacks and discuss your goals ahead of writing the scope.
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Setbacks Checked
Lot coverage and setbacks reviewed before anything is drawn.
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Beam Design
The beam for the opened wall designed with a structural engineer.
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Permit Handling
We prepare the applications and book each inspection at the right phase.
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House Kept Closed
The existing wall stays in place until the extension is closed in, so your home is kept secure.
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Trades in Order
Framers, roofers, siding installers, and system trades scheduled in the correct order.
Local details
House Extension Details for Kittery
Kittery is in York County, part of the southern Maine area we serve. We build house extensions there, as well as across southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast, and the summary below collects the local facts we check before the visit to your lot.
| Detail | Kittery, ME |
|---|---|
| County | York County, Maine |
| ZIP code | 03904 |
| Our office | 308 Sutton St, North Andover, MA |
| Service area | Southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast |
| Estimate | No-cost consultation, then a clear written scope |
| Also consider | Exterior remodeling for the rest of the house |
Cost factors
Pricing an Extension in Kittery
Several factors shape the cost of a Kittery house extension: the size and direction, site conditions and the foundation, the beam for the opening, the roof design, the systems it needs, and the exterior match. Enlarging a kitchen runs higher than a living room, so we quote each one on its own.
Biggest factors in the price:
- The room being enlarged
- How much the house pushes out
- The type of extension
Other things we price:
- Plumbing and ventilation for a kitchen
- Siding, windows, and trim to match
- The beam design, permits, and inspections
Nearby
House Extensions Near Kittery
Our extension work is not limited to Kittery: it also reaches Somersworth, Salisbury, Dover, and Amesbury, as well as most of southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast. Wherever the house is, we prepare the permit application, manage the zoning check for setbacks and lot coverage, and book each inspection up to the final.
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Free estimate
Get a Free House Extension Estimate in Kittery
Planning to extend the back or side of your Kittery house? Our team looks at the lot, checks the setbacks, asks about the room you want to make bigger, and then sends a written scope with the materials and the next steps, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Thinking about a bigger kitchen or living room in Kittery? Call (978) 917-9072 or request a free in-home estimate here, and our team will look at the lot and the setbacks.
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FAQ
House Extensions in Kittery: Common Questions
Below are direct answers to the questions Kittery homeowners ask when they plan an extension: permits and setbacks, the opening in the old wall, rear, side, and wraparound options, and how the free estimate works. If your question is not here, call our team and we will help.
Does a house extension in Kittery need a permit?
Yes. Since an extension makes the footprint larger, it needs a building permit and a zoning review for setbacks and lot coverage, sometimes with height as well. Inspections cover the foundation, the framing, the systems, the insulation, and the final work. We file the applications in Kittery and schedule each inspection.
What happens to the old wall of my Kittery house?
It becomes the opening between old and new. Until the extension is closed in, the wall remains in place, so your home is kept secure. Late in the project, it is opened under a beam sized by an engineer to carry the load above, with dust barriers and floor protection.
In which direction can a house be extended?
There are four main types: rear extensions, side extensions, wraparound extensions that combine the two, and single-story extensions with their own roof. The best fit depends on how much space the lot has, the setbacks, and the room you want to enlarge, so we compare them together at the first visit.
What is the first step to extend my Kittery home?
It starts with a free in-home visit: request one online or call (978) 917-9072. We measure the lot and the setbacks at your Kittery house, go over what you want the room to become, and explain the directions the lot allows ahead of any design. No obligation applies.