A single-story addition on a new foundation: bedroom, primary suite, in-law suite, or living-room expansion, framed, finished, and tied into the existing home.
Home Additions · Palmetto, FL
Home Additions in Palmetto, FL
From a primary-suite addition on an older downtown lot to a full second story for a family that has outgrown its footprint, one Florida Certified Building Contractor is legally cleared for the structural work an addition takes. Palmetto is our home base, so the crew is local and nearby. We coordinate the engineering, pull the Manatee County permits, and build it to Florida code.
Florida Certified Building Contractor · License CBC1257253 · Licensed since 2009
Home additions for Palmetto families who want to stay put and grow, built from right here in town
Palmetto is where this company is based, so an addition here is a job a few minutes from the shop, not across a bridge. A lot of the homes in town were built decades ago on generous lots, and that combination is exactly why an addition makes sense out here: a family that loves their street, their neighbors, and the walk to Riverside Park would rather add the room they need than tear down or move. On the older downtown grid, in Northshore, and out toward Sanctuary Cove and Snead Island, an addition lets a home that has run out of space catch up with the family living in it, and putting on structural square footage is exactly what a Florida Certified Building Contractor is licensed to do, where a handyman or a remodeler without a building license cannot legally go.
What we get asked for most in Palmetto is the same short list: a true primary suite with its own bath and walk-in closet, an in-law or guest suite for a parent or a grown child moving home, a great-room or kitchen expansion that finally fits everyone, or a second story when the lot is set but the household has outgrown the ground floor. On the larger older lots common around town there is usually room to build out, so a single-story addition is often the cleaner answer than going up. We walk the property with you, look at the setbacks and where the home wants to grow, and lay out the option that gets you the space for the least disruption.
Adding to an older Palmetto home brings a structural reality you only see once you open it up, and that is the part we handle. Tying new framing into a slab-built house from the 1950s or 60s means the loads have to be engineered properly, not guessed at, so we coordinate the structural engineering, produce permit-ready drawings, and pull every Manatee County permit before a single wall comes down. We build to current Florida code, which near the Manatee River still means impact-rated openings and engineered connections, and we match the new work to the lines and finishes of the existing house so it reads as part of the home, not bolted on. You see the full scope, the timeline, and a firm price in writing before anyone picks up a tool, with every Manatee County permit pulled and inspected and the whole build run by one licensed contractor.
Home additions across Palmetto and nearby
We design and build room additions, in-law suites, and second-story additions, engineered and built to Florida code. We work throughout Palmetto and the surrounding part of Manatee County, including Downtown Palmetto, Sanctuary Cove, Northshore, and Snead Island, and serve homes near local spots like Sutton Park, Manatee River, and Riverside Park. Every addition is engineered, permitted, and inspected through Manatee County.
If your home is anywhere in Palmetto (ZIP 34221), we can help. Call or text (941) 284-2218 for a free in-home consultation, usually the same business day.
Your addition, engineered and built by a licensed building contractor
Adding space is the most structural work a home contractor does, and it is exactly what a Florida Certified Building Contractor is licensed for. A handyman or a remodeler without a building license cannot legally take on structural additions. Hildebrand holds license CBC1257253, so we are cleared for this work, and we coordinate the structural engineering and pull the permits so you never have to chase a separate engineer, draftsman, and county office yourself.
Hildebrand builds room additions, primary-suite and bathroom additions, in-law and guest suites, living-room expansions, and full second-story additions for Palmetto homeowners. Josh has personally built second-story and living-space additions. We work with a structural engineer for permit-ready plans, pull every Manatee County permit, and build to Florida code, which in this market means impact-rated openings and engineered connections. A room addition typically runs 6 to 12 weeks; a second story runs 3 to 5 months depending on size and permitting. You get the scope, timeline, and price in writing before any work begins.
What is included
- Licensed Certified Building Contractor (CBC1257253): legally cleared for structural additions
- Room additions, suite and in-law additions, and full second-story additions
- We coordinate the structural engineering and produce permit-ready plans
- Every Manatee County permit pulled and every inspection passed
- Built to Florida code with impact-rated openings and engineered connections
- Room additions typically 6 to 12 weeks; second story 3 to 5 months
Honest home addition cost ranges in Palmetto
Additions are priced per square foot, and the rate depends on what the space is, how much structural and engineering work it takes, and the finishes you choose. These are typical Palmetto ranges to help you plan. Every project is quoted in writing after a free in-home consultation, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
A full second story or partial upper-level addition: more structural reinforcement, engineered connections, and a new staircase tied into the floor below.
Structural engineering, permit-ready plans, and every Manatee County permit are built into your written scope, not billed as a surprise line later.
Where your project lands depends on the size of the addition, whether it is single-story or a second story, and the finishes you choose. We walk all of that with you in person, handle the engineering and permitting, and put a firm price in writing, with no change-order surprises. For a full price breakdown, read our home addition cost guide.
Recent addition and construction work near Palmetto
A look at recent projects from local homes. We are adding more Palmetto addition projects as they wrap, so the gallery keeps growing.
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From first visit to final walk-through in five steps
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Free In-Home Consultation
We come out, walk the project with you, and listen to what you want. No trip fee, no pressure, no high-pressure sales pitch.
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Written Estimate and Plan
You get a detailed written estimate with scope, materials, timeline, and warranty in writing before any work begins. No surprises later.
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Permits and Schedule
We pull every required permit, line up the trades, and lock in a start date. You know exactly when we start and how long it takes.
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Build Under One Contractor
Our crew runs the job under one licensed contractor, with a written checklist at every milestone. You get a weekly update so you always know where the project stands.
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Final Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk the finished project with you, fix anything on the punch list, and hand over your written workmanship warranty and manufacturer documentation.
Ready to talk through your Palmetto home addition?
Call or text Josh and the team. We answer during business hours and follow up the next business day if we miss you.
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Palmetto home addition questions, answered
How long does a home addition take?
A room addition usually runs 6 to 12 weeks. A second-story addition runs 3 to 5 months. Both depend on permit timing and weather. You get a written schedule before work starts.
How do permits work for a home addition in Palmetto?
An addition in Palmetto is permitted through Manatee County, and we handle the whole process for you. We coordinate the structural engineering, produce the permit-ready drawings the county requires, submit the application, and meet every inspection through to final approval. You do not have to deal with the county yourself. The permit timeline is built into the written schedule you get before work starts.
Do I need an architect, or can you handle the plans?
For most additions we work with a structural engineer or architect to produce permit-ready plans. We can recommend trusted partners or work with one you already use.
Can you tie a new addition into an older Palmetto home?
Yes, and it is a lot of what we do here. Many Palmetto homes were built decades ago on a slab, so we engineer how the new framing and foundation tie into the existing structure rather than guessing at the loads. We also match the new work to the rooflines and finishes of the original house so the addition reads as part of the home. We walk the property, look at setbacks and where the home wants to grow, and lay out the cleanest way to add the space.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. In-home consultations and written estimates are free. Call or text (941) 284-2218 to schedule.
Will the price change once you start?
We put the full scope, materials, timeline, and price in writing before any work begins. If something genuinely unexpected comes up behind a wall, we talk to you and get your approval before we do anything, never after. No change-order surprises.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. As a licensed Florida general contractor we pull every required permit and meet every Florida Building Code inspection. You do not have to coordinate any of that with the county yourself.
Are you licensed and insured in Florida?
Yes. Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling is a Florida Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1257253, and fully insured. We have been Florida-licensed since 2009, and Josh has 22 years of hands-on construction experience. You can verify our license at myfloridalicense.com.
More on home additions and our work in Palmetto
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Full details on our home addition process, room and second-story additions, how we coordinate the engineering and permits, and cost ranges across Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties.
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