Serving Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania

Home Additions Contractor in Pittsburgh, PA

Do you want your house to be your forever home?

What’s stopping you from making that happen? Some families choose to stay together longer, and multiple generations often live under one roof. In addition to these lifestyles, sometimes you simply outgrow your space. A home addition is a perfect solution.

Benefits of Home Additions

Pittsburgh's distinct architecture is our legacy in this part of the country.

A home addition can be a great investment because:

  • Increased square footage can mean an increased property value.
  • You can achieve more living space without the hassle of moving/relocating.
  • You get to stay in the community/neighborhood you love.
  • Unique, historical architectural features can be retained and incorporated into new the addition.

If you're interested in our home additions services, schedule a consultation with our in-house designer and home additions contractors.

Factors to Consider When Remodeling Your Kitchen

Careful planning is the cornerstone of a successful kitchen remodel.

At Marvista, we help guide homeowners through every step of the process, ensuring we take all of their wants and needs into consideration. When planning your kitchen remodel, it’s essential to keep these factors in mind:

Layout & Functionality

Whether you want an open-concept or traditional kitchen layout, it’s important to develop a plan that maximizes workflow by adhering to the kitchen work triangle concept that keeps equal space between your sink, stove, and fridge.

Cabinetry & Storage

From custom cabinetry to pre-fabricated options, choosing smart storage solutions like pull-out shelves and built-in organizers can make all the difference in your kitchen’s functionality.

Countertops & Surfaces

Our team offers a wide range of popular materials for countertops and surfaces, such as quartz, granite, and butcher block, each of which boasts different advantages in terms of durability and maintenance requirements.

Appliances & Fixtures

Choosing energy-efficient appliances and integrating smart technologies into your culinary space can help lower utility bills and create a modernized workspace that enhances your home value.

Lighting & Aesthetics

It’s important to consider the role of task, ambient, and accent lighting, selecting finishes and color schemes that match your style while enhancing visibility throughout your culinary workspace.

Budgeting & Financing

When planning for your kitchen remodel, be sure to set realistic expectations for costs and set aside extra finances for contingencies. Marvista offers plenty of financing options to help minimize stress during the remodeling process.

Types of Home Additions

You may be thinking in terms of limitations. Don't. You have more options than you realize.

Some people reject their own ideas as too outlandish or expensive too soon. When you share your ideas with your Marvista Design + Build team, we'll make your vision a reality.

Common home additions include:

  • Bathroom: If the toilet is the first thing you see when you open a bathroom door, you'll benefit from a bathroom upgrade, expansion, or addition. A bathroom addition will be the home improvement that pays off most in terms of lifestyle and property value.
  • Kitchen: Kitchen remodeling projects and additions generate as much as 93% return on investment. You can expand storage to include a walk-in pantry or add a much-needed breakfast nook.
  • Primary Suite: Add the primary suite you've always dreamed of, with walk-in closets and a spa-luxury bath. It's doable and a sound investment.
  • Second Story: A second story can keep your family together but offer enough space and privacy for separate lifestyles. This is a major construction renovation, so you'll need to ensure your investment will pay off in terms of value and price. Marvista Design + Build will help with the math.
  • Laundry Room: Upgrade laundry day with a brand-new laundry room. We can add cabinets, counters, sinks, and premium water-resistant flooring to your new space.
  • Guest Bedroom: Adding a bedroom to your Pittsburgh property is a great way to enhance living space. Partner with your Marvista Design + Build team to make it happen. Garage apartment: These home additions are popular because they offer the best of all worlds. Your garage apartment gives respectful privacy while maintaining close connections with family members. This separate space can help keep the family together.
  • Grandparent House: They're also called "pods" or "flats." These are often miniature versions of your own Pittsburgh home's architecture in another structure and are perfect for aging parents, college kids, home office space, or private retreats.
  • Basement: Adding space to a basement isn't always possible, but redefining its purpose is a great way to improve your home's value. Update flooring; add walls, plumbing, and outlets; consider a separate living area, guest quarters, or game room.
  • Mudroom: "Mudroom" is just a word for that space where you dump snowshoes, wet umbrellas, schoolbooks, car keys, dog leashes, you name it. It can also be a laundry room. Whatever you call it, this home addition adds valuable space and visual appeal to your property.
  • Dormer: You can add valuable space to your attic with a dormer. Dormers make your home look larger and add light and warmth.

Marvista Design + Build Full-Service Showroom

Marvista Design + Build offers our clients a unique experience.

Have you seen truism lighting before? If you haven't been to our showroom and design studio, you most likely haven't seen it. Color can be tricky. We dial up our lights to the color and temperature in your home, which allows you to see your selections in a more realistic environment. We also have a curated selection of the latest trending samples and quality cabinet displays and features.

Our goal is to provide a full-service client experience that exceeds your expectations. As a team, we collaborate with you. Nowhere else in Pittsburgh will you find a full-service design studio, finish library, and truism lighting. You have the opportunity to experience your design options. Make an appointment to come into our design studio and see for yourself.

Choose Marvista Design + Build for Home Additions Remodeling

With our innovative designers, detail-oriented project managers, and fine precision carpenters, we manage all the details.

Our design team listens and creates, our project manager guides, and our carpenters deliver. Our office staff keeps things organized and our client management process keeps you informed, on task, and well-advised. We offer a full-service client experience. Request a virtual consultation or an in-person, showroom visit.

Home Additions

If you’ve outgrown your home but love where you live, a well-planned addition can change everything. Whether it’s a larger kitchen, a new primary suite, a second story, or space for extended family, we handle everything from zoning and permitting to final punch list.

Our design-build model means we look at the big picture—how the addition will tie into your existing home, what systems need to be updated, and how to make the space feel like it’s always been there. No handoffs between designer and builder, and no surprises halfway through.

New Home Construction

Over the last 15+ years, our team has built dozens of homes from the ground up across Pittsburgh—from infill lots in tight city neighborhoods to new builds on wide-open land. If you’ve got a lot and a big idea, we know how to take it from dirt to done.

Our design + build process keeps everything under one roof: we handle the architecture, permitting, selections, materials, and construction—no bouncing between firms or chasing down answers. You get a clear plan, one point of contact, and a home that’s built to work beautifully for how you live.

Second Story Additions

Expand upward without compromise. Whether adding bedrooms, a private retreat, or a complete second level, our second-story additions maximize space without sacrificing design cohesion.

Thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed, these additions feel like they were always meant to be, enhancing both function and architectural elegance.

Kitchens

The kitchen does a lot of heavy lifting in your home—it’s where people gather, where meals happen, and where the day starts and ends. We’ve remodeled everything from compact galley kitchens to wide-open spaces with massive islands and hidden storage.

Our design-build team will help you figure out what actually works for your family—whether it’s better lighting, more prep space, smarter appliance placement, or adding a pantry. We’ll walk you through layout options, cabinetry styles, and finishes that make sense for your lifestyle.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms should work well and look good—but they also need to hold up to daily life. Whether you're dealing with poor layout, dated fixtures, or lack of storage, we’ll help you reimagine the space with better function and smarter design.

We’ve built everything from sleek powder rooms to spa-style primary bathrooms. We’ll guide you through materials that hold up to moisture and wear, storage solutions that actually work, and layout changes that make a big difference. We also flag issues like water pressure, ventilation, and code—before you even start.

Primary Suites

Your private retreat should feel effortless, elegant, and entirely your own.

From reimagining layouts to creating spa-inspired baths and tailored dressing spaces, Marvista provides custom home remodeling solutions that transform primary suites into tranquil sanctuaries designed for comfort, luxury, and seamless living.

Whole Home Remodeling

Sometimes it’s not one room—it’s the whole house. Whether you’ve just bought a fixer-upper or your current home needs a serious update, we can rework your entire space to better suit how you live today.

We’ll help you figure out what stays, what changes, and how to prioritize your investment. From structural updates and layout changes to finishes and fixture selections, our team keeps the process clear and on track—so you're not managing ten different players or chasing down details.

Older Homes

Pittsburgh has no shortage of charm—and no shortage of surprises hiding behind the walls. We’ve spent the last 15+ years remodeling older homes all over the city, from century-old brick houses to post-war ranches.

That means we know how to work with plaster, knob-and-tube, sagging floors, oddball additions, and all the other quirks that come with age. Our goal isn’t to erase the character—it’s to make the home work better for how you live now, without losing what makes it special.

Basements

Basements can be a lot more than storage space. Whether you want a guest suite, a media room, a home gym, or a quiet place to work, we’ll help you get the most out of the square footage you already have.

We consider moisture control, ceiling height, egress, lighting, and sound—all the stuff that makes a basement feel finished and comfortable, not just renovated. And, because we handle everything from layout to construction, you don’t need to worry about chasing permits or coordinating trades.

Decks

A deck is an extension of your home, not just something tacked on. We design decks that actually work for your lifestyle—multi-levels, built-in seating, space for a grill or fire pit, whatever makes sense for how you entertain or relax.

We use durable materials and think through all the details (like lighting, drainage, or storage), and we make sure it ties into your home both structurally and visually. We also take care of permits and make sure everything is built to code, so you don’t have to second-guess anything down the line.

Aging-in-Place

A home should support every stage of life. Our aging-in-place renovations prioritize accessibility without compromising style.

Thoughtful updates—such as barrier-free showers, wider doorways, and discreet safety enhancements, as well as modern amenities such as home elevators—ensure your home remains as beautiful as it is functional, allowing you to continue living comfortably in the home you love.