
2025 Home Additions Trends & Cost Guide
Welcome to the Future of Home Additions Thinking about adding a home office, a sunroom, or expanding your master suite? This guide explores the most sought-after trends, innovative design ideas,
Turn your home into spaces you’ll love to spend time in. Create additional space with a General Contracting that seamlessly blends comfort, style, and functionality.
At Jackson Carter Design Build, we provide comprehensive general contracting services, handling all aspects of construction projects from start to finish. With a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and reliable project management, we work with homeowners and businesses to bring their visions to life. Whether you’re planning a home renovation, a new build, or a commercial space upgrade, our experienced team ensures a smooth, on-time, and on-budget completion of your project.
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Every basement has untapped potential, and with the right approach, it can become one of the most valuable spaces in your home. At Jackson Carter Design Build, we provide comprehensive General Contracting solutions in Chicago that cover every stage of the process, from planning and design to construction and compliance. Our goal is to transform unused or outdated basements into functional, comfortable, and beautifully finished areas that enhance your lifestyle.

We manage a wide range of projects, including home renovations, additions, new builds, and commercial construction.

From initial consultation to the final walkthrough, we handle every aspect of your construction project.

Our team is fully licensed and insured, ensuring all work is completed to meet local building codes and regulations.
															Transform your home or office into a luxurious living space! Download our 2025 General Contracting Trends & Cost Guide to discover the latest design trends, budgeting insights, and expert tips.
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Custom Homes, Additions, Renovations, and More
Jackson Carter is a design-build company motivated by our customers’ needs. As such, we manage the entire building process in-house. From the initial design consultation to constructing your new space, we are there every step of the way.
Our team documents your project through visualization, 3D captures at significant phases, and weekly production meetings with every client. Working with us means you will get a team that has each step masterfully planned out, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey.
Get in touch with our team and set up a complimentary initial consultation. We’ll discuss your project specifics, needs, and desires to get a clear start
Once we understand your vision, we’ll establish and share the design fee to initiate the design process, including conceptual plans and quotes.
After completing the design and contract, our team will work with you to make material selections and provide a project planner.
Watch your vision take shape! Track progress through our client portal, attend weekly team meetings, and enjoy a smooth handover upon completion. Our team handles every aspect of the construction process.
Every client is connected to their project and team through our live portal where clients can see project schedules, receive notifications of schedule modifications, daily update reports, project financials, and photo/document hosting.
															At Jackson Carter, our commitment is to deliver top-notch, cost-effective custom homes and renovations that align with your budget and vision. We pride ourselves on our core values of honesty, transparency, and collaboration, which are evident in every project we undertake. As a full-service custom home builder and home remodeling company, we focus on a variety of design-build services to bring your dreams to life including:
											
											
											
											
											
											
															Whether you’re remodeling a single room or building a custom home from the ground up, we provide general contracting services that focus on quality, efficiency, and personalized solutions. We’ll ensure that your home improvement project is completed on time and within budget.
															For businesses looking to expand, renovate, or build new commercial spaces, our general contracting team offers expert services to handle projects of any size. We understand the unique challenges of commercial construction and work efficiently to minimize disruption to your operations.
															As expert custom home builders, we provide end-to-end general contracting services for custom homes that meet your exact specifications. Our team works closely with architects, designers, and skilled tradespeople to ensure every detail of your home is perfect, from foundation to finishing touches.
															Kitchen and bathroom renovations are among the most popular home improvement projects, and our general contracting services ensure that these spaces are both functional and beautiful. We manage the entire renovation process, coordinating designers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to deliver exceptional results.
															For larger projects, including multi-family residential developments, commercial buildings, and complex renovations, our project management expertise ensures that all phases of construction are handled smoothly and efficiently. We coordinate with architects, engineers, and various subcontractors to bring your large-scale construction project to life.
															A successful General Contracting starts with a dry and safe environment. We provide expert waterproofing services to protect your basement from moisture, mold, and water damage, ensuring a healthy and long-lasting living space.
															We make General Contracting easy and stress-free by guiding you through every step of the process, from design to final inspection. Our team ensures that every detail is handled professionally, delivering a finished basement that exceeds your expectations.
Ready to transform your basement into a functional and beautiful living space? Jackson Carter today to schedule a free consultation. Our experienced team is here to provide expert advice, custom design solutions, and top-quality craftsmanship to make your General Contracting a success.
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Welcome to the Future of Home Additions Thinking about adding a home office, a sunroom, or expanding your master suite? This guide explores the most sought-after trends, innovative design ideas,

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Not every bathroom renovation involves a sprawling master suite. If you’re working with a compact space, smart design choices can make your bathroom feel bigger, more luxurious, and highly functional.
Jackson Carter Design Build proudly serves Northern Illinois and Central Ohio for custom-home builders, kitchen remodeling, home additions, and design-build remodeling services.
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When a homeowner sets out to expand, rebuild, or reconfigure a property, one of the first and often trickiest questions is: How much of the lot can I actually build on? In Glenview, Illinois, “lot coverage” rules serve as invisible fences that often govern whether a grand vision is feasible or whether you’ll need to ask for a variance. These

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Home improvement projects often begin with excitement and clear plans, but delays and unexpected costs can quickly change that. According to a recent survey, 58% of homeowners say renovations take longer than expected. While there are many reasons behind these slowdowns, one of the most common and easily avoidable culprits is missing or skipping the required permits. Hinsdale, Illinois, does
															
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