KITCHEN ADDITIONS IN MELROSE AND THE Northern Boston suburbs
More room, more light, and a better connection between your kitchen and the rest of the home you already love
When a Remodel Becomes an Addition
Sometimes the right kitchen is not a remodel of the space you have, it is a kitchen built into new space. Maybe the original footprint was closed off from the family room, or the back of the house never really connected to the backyard, or there just was not enough room for the island a family your size actually needs. PEGASUS Design-To-Build designs and builds kitchen additions across Northern Boston suburbs, and we handle the structural, envelope, systems, and finish work under one design-build agreement so nothing falls through the cracks between trades.
The best kitchen additions do not announce themselves from the curb. The rooflines line up. The trim profiles carry through. The windows are sized and placed to look like they belong to a house that was built that way originally. Inside, the new volume opens the kitchen to the backyard and to the rest of the first floor, usually with a wall or two coming down in the existing home to make the connection work. That kind of result only happens when one team is coordinating the design, the structural engineering, and the build from day one.
How Our Design-Build Process Fits a Kitchen Addition
Kitchen additions sit at the intersection of design, zoning, engineering, and construction. Those are exactly the places where most addition projects fail. We handle that complexity by folding all four disciplines into one coordinated design-build process. Feasibility and zoning come first, so you know what is actually buildable on your lot before we spend a dollar on design. Our Architectural Designer leads design through conceptual drawings and a budgetary estimate built on allowances. After you sign the construction Letter of Intent, we bring in our structural engineering partners and produce a permit-ready set of construction documents.
Once construction starts, your project runs with a dedicated project manager, daily communication on what is happening on site, and a clean, coordinated job. The trades we bring in on kitchen additions are the same people we have worked with for years, which is why the finish work on a PEGASUS addition reads as one continuous home, not an old house with new bits attached.
Common Questions About Kitchen Additions
- How long does a kitchen addition take?expand_more
- Most kitchen additions take four to five months of construction once we break ground. Design and pre-construction add time on the front end and depend on the size of the addition, structural scope, and your town's permit process. We confirm the full schedule with you before signing the construction agreement.
- How much does a kitchen addition cost in Melrose or the Northern Boston suburbs?expand_more
- Most kitchen additions we complete range from $125,000 to $200,000 depending on the size of the addition, structural requirements, and finish selections. Our Cost Guide breaks down what drives price at each tier.
- What is the difference between a kitchen remodel and a kitchen addition?expand_more
- A remodel works within your existing footprint. A kitchen addition physically expands the home, usually through a bump-out, to give you more square footage before the renovation begins. If your kitchen is just too small to remodel into what you want, an addition is usually the right answer. You can also read more about kitchen remodeling if you are not sure which direction makes sense.
- How do I know if my lot and zoning allow an addition?expand_more
- That is one of the first things we assess. We review your setbacks, lot coverage, and any local zoning requirements early in the discovery phase so you know what is feasible before design begins.
- What is included in the design phase for an addition?expand_more
- Our design phase includes basic selections and a set of conceptual drawings of the addition footprint and how it connects to the existing home. The estimate marks the end of the design phase and includes allowances for the finishes we work through with you after you sign on for construction. Structural engineering and stamped drawings come after the construction Letter of Intent. You can read more about how our process works.
- Do you offer a warranty?expand_more
- Yes. We provide a one-year limited warranty on our labor and materials.
Our Design-Build Process
Every project starts with a conversation. We come alongside you to understand your vision, your home, and your investment range, then align on scope and priorities before any drawings begin.
What a kitchen addition typically includes:
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WHAT A KITCHEN ADDITION COSTS IN MELROSE AND THE Northern Boston suburbs
Kitchen additions cover new footprint plus everything inside it. Costs scale with the size of the addition, the structural scope, and the finish level of the kitchen itself. These are project totals including design, permits, labor, and materials.
Want the Line-by-Line Breakdown?
The ranges above tell you where your project likely lands. Our Cost Guide goes deeper with a full job-phase breakdown showing exactly where the money goes on a kitchen addition, from structural and framing work through cabinetry, appliances, and finish carpentry.
Where We Build
PEGASUS Design-To-Build specializes in high-quality residential design-build projects throughout Melrose and the greater Northern Boston suburbs (including Arlington, Winchester, Stoneham, Wakefield, Saugus, Lexington, Belmont, Reading, and Medford.
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Our Service Area
- Melrose
- Arlington
- Winchester
- Stoneham
- Wakefield
- Lynnfield
- Saugus
- Lexington
- Belmont
- Reading
- Medford
- Malden
In Our Clients' Words
They did excellent work for us in a redone basement and bathrooms ~4 years ago. Still holding up brilliantly!
Liz Lehtonen
Pegasus did a first floor addition to our home which included a primary bedroom, spacious closet, three piece bathroom, and pantry space. I cannot say enough positive things about working with this company! They made our vision come to life (thanks Jenna!) in a tight space. Start to finish everyone we interacted with was personable, highly skilled, and responsive. The project was completed on budget and quicker than the initial time projection. We lived in the home with two toddlers and a dog during the construction (while also working from home) and it was truly minimally disruptive to our daily routines. We received daily emails on the progress of the work which was so helpful (Mike is the best!). The space is gorgeous and makes me feel like I'm living in a fancy hotel. They are the best contractors I have ever worked with! I would highly recommend them!
Lara Rubinstein
Pegasus was awesome. Their communication was prompt and pleasant, we loved working with them. Our kitchen came together beautifully and they planned a beautiful space for us to live in!! Jenna is both an artist and a genius. We loved her design!
Jenni Somers
We absolutely loved every step of the home renovation process with Pegasus. We had our kitchen redone, and they had great ideas on layout and materials. They were extremely organized and communicative, and every member of their staff that we interacted with was professional and wonderful to work with. And we love our new kitchen. We would gladly seek them out for future work, and highly recommend them.
Paula Kulis
We had an amazing experience with Pegasus. We completed a kitchen remodel and mudroom/master bath/closet addition. They were on time, on budget, and so nice to work with. Every single person on the team was wonderful, and now we're living in our dream home!
Erin Molloy
Pegasus Contracting recently completed a kitchen renovation for me, and from start to finish they were absolutely wonderful to work with. They provided great recommendations and advice at the beginning around all the aspects - design, cabinets, tile, counter, flooring, lighting, appliances. The quality of the work throughout was excellent, their team is very experienced, dedicated, and respectful. I was tremendously grateful for the daily communication from the project manager; what a difference it made when living through a renovation to be kept informed on progress and what was planned for the next day. With highly skilled workers and expert coordination of all the phases of the project, my kitchen was completed exactly on timeline. Wow!
Helen
Working with Pegasus was a great experience. We were very nervous about doing a major renovation due to the bad experiences of other family members we have, but Pegasus guided us through the entire process. Jenna was fantastic working with us on design options and once construction got underway, Mike provided us with daily e-mail updates so we knew exactly what was going on.
No renovation project is going to be totally smooth, but Pegasus takes a lot of stress out of the process. I'd happily recommend them to anyone else seeking to do a home improvement project.
Dan Magazu
Thinking About Adding On to Your Kitchen?
Let's look at what is possible on your lot
Tell us a little about your current home, how you use your kitchen, and what you wish were different. We will walk your site, review what the zoning and structure will support, and be honest about whether a kitchen addition is the right move.