Home Additions in Windsor

Home Additions for Windsor homes

Windsor's housing ranges from early-1900s homes in Walkerville and the older core to post-war bungalows and newer subdivisions. Older Windsor neighbourhoods often have narrow lots and homes built close to the side property lines, which makes zoning setbacks a big part of planning an addition. In some cases, building up with a second storey or adding at the rear makes more sense than expanding sideways. We review the City of Windsor's zoning requirements early.

What's included

Room additions, second storeys and sunrooms designed to look like they were always part of the house. Depending on your project, the work can include:

• Rear and side additions
• Second-storey additions
• Sunrooms and four-season rooms
• Bump-outs
• Garage and in-law additions
• Feasibility.
• Design and drawings.
• Permits and pricing.
• Foundation and framing.
• Tie-in and finishing.

Full details, our process and common questions are on our main home additions page.

Local conditions in Windsor

Many established Windsor neighbourhoods have narrow lots, laneways and homes built close to side property lines. That makes zoning setbacks, lot coverage, site access and neighbouring structures important early considerations for additions, garages and new builds.

Questions to ask before you hire

Whoever you hire for home additions in Windsor, get clear answers to these before signing:

• Do zoning setbacks or lot coverage limit the addition?
• Who prepares the drawings and engineering?
• How will the new roof and walls tie into the existing house?

Permits and approvals

Building permits in Windsor are issued by the City of Windsor's building department, and zoning rules come from the City's zoning by-law. Requirements depend on the scope of work, so we confirm what applies to your project during planning and handle applications for the work we're doing.

More from Ironcrest Contracting in Windsor

Homeowners planning home additions in Windsor often look at related work too, including garages, whole-home renovations, new home construction. We also provide home additions in LaSalle and home additions in Tecumseh. See every service we offer on our Windsor service area page.