Measure the addition against the bylaw — before the architect.

Most additions don't fail on design. They fail on setbacks, lot coverage, and height. We tell you how big and where — before you spend on drawings.

Ask about an addition

The three walls additions hit

Setbacks

How close to the lines you can build — front, side, and rear. The addition has to fit inside them.

Lot coverage

How much of your lot can be roof and pavement. Many lots are closer to the cap than their owners think.

Height

How tall the addition — or that second story you're dreaming about — is allowed to go.

THE WRINKLE

Older home on a small lot?

Homes that predate the zoning — "nonconforming" lots — play by special rules. Sometimes that helps you; sometimes it adds a board hearing. The report tells you which, before you find out the hard way.

WHAT YOU GET

Four answers, in writing

The size and footprint that fits by right
Whether any part needs relief — and what kind
The septic math, if you're adding a bedroom
The filing plan — what to submit, in what order

NO PAYMENT NOW

Ask about an addition

A rough idea is plenty — "a 14×20 family room off the back" is a great start. We come back with what we'd check, and the price.

Send rough dimensions if you have them — a guess is fine
Quote before you pay anything
Covers the by-right size and the relief path

Tell us about the addition

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SEND THIS

Your request comes straight to Julieann.
Within 2 business days, you get an email back with the price for your property and a sample report.
Want to go ahead? That email has a link to order. No payment until then.

Your name

Phone

Property address

Your connection to the property

Which report?

Do you also need special permit or variance research?

When do you need the answer?

What are you planning?

Plot plan or sketch — optional, but it helps us price it

A survey, a plot plan, or a hand drawing showing where you want to build. A photo of it is fine. PDF or picture, up to 8 MB total.

Every field is needed so the price fits your property. You’ll hear back by email within 2 business days. We use this only to answer you — no mailing list, no data brokers.