Primary Suite Bump-Out
Larger bedroom, spa bath, walk-in closet — carved out of the back of the house with a new roof plane that ties into the original.
Additions
Home Additions.
Room additions, second-story pop-tops, and garage conversions detailed so they read as original — not bolted-on.
Overview
What we deliver
The best additions look like they were always there. Matched foundations, matched framing, matched rooflines, and a finish schedule that carries the original architecture forward.
About the work
Why additions at Novara
You can spot a cheap addition from the street: the roofline pitches don't match, the brick tone is off by a shade, the trim profile is a generation newer. We refuse to work that way. We match the existing structure, the existing envelope, and the existing details — and we tie the interiors together so you can't tell where old ends and new begins.
Additions are structural first. That means foundation continuity, correct footings, engineered connections between old framing and new, and a roof tie-in that sheds water for the next fifty years. We coordinate structural engineering in-house so the drawings match the built condition on day one.
The most common Novara additions: primary suite expansions, kitchen-and-family-room bump-outs, second-story pop-tops on 1950s ranches, and garage conversions into offices, guest suites, or ADUs.
Design directions
Three ways we approach additions.
Second-Story Pop-Top
Double the square footage without giving up the yard. Engineered framing, matched siding, and a stair placed to preserve the plan below.
Garage → Living
Office, guest suite, gym, or ADU — insulated, finished, and permitted to code with a new opening that reads intentional from the curb.
Signature materials
What we specify, source, and install
Matched Brick & Siding
Sourced to match existing tone, texture, and course line.
Engineered Framing
LVLs and beams sized for span, tied to existing structure.
Continuous Roofing
Tie-in details that shed water and match the original pitch.
Insulation Upgrade
Bring the whole envelope up to modern performance during the addition.
Matched exterior
Brick, siding, trim, and roof profiles matched — the addition disappears into the original.
Structural engineering
In-house coordination with our structural engineer for every addition.
Permitting handled
City of Houston submittal, review, and inspections managed by us.
Envelope performance
Air sealing and insulation upgraded across the tie-in for a tighter, quieter home.
Scope
Included in every project
- Feasibility & structural review
- Architectural drawings & permits
- Foundation & framing tie-in
- Envelope & roofing match
- Interior finish integration
- Landscape & site restoration
Selected work
Our process
- 01
Feasibility
Lot, setbacks, foundation, and structural capacity reviewed first.
- 02
Design
Plans, elevations, and match details drawn to permit standard.
- 03
Build
Structural tie-in, envelope, and finish sequenced tightly.
- 04
Handover
Inspected, warranted, and blended into the original home.
FAQ
Common questions
How long does an addition take?
Most single-room additions run 4–6 months on site. Second-story pop-tops run 6–9 months.
Can we live in the house during construction?
Usually yes — we dust-wall the work zone and protect the rest of the home. Second-story pop-tops sometimes require relocating for the framing phase.
Do you handle permits?
Yes — feasibility, drawings, permits, and inspections are all part of our scope.