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Home Additions Citrus Heights
From home renovations and additions to new construction and commercial projects, Empire Builders brings design, craftsmanship, and project management together under one roof.
Custom Home Additions for More Living Space
Why Choose Us
Licensed, insured, and bonded general contractors with more than 10 years of industry experience in home remodeling, additions, and construction.
A dedicated project manager who stays involved throughout the job, giving Citrus Heights homeowners one point of contact for scheduling, trade coordination, questions, and updates.
Detailed project scopes, transparent estimates, and preconstruction planning that help you understand the work, budget, and schedule before construction begins.
Quality workmanship, quality materials, and clean job sites with careful attention to the new addition's connection to the existing home.
MORE SPACE. MORE POSSIBILITIES.
Build a Space That Works Harder for Your Property.
An ADU can be more than an extra structure in your backyard.It can become a private home for family, a guest suite, a workspace, or a potential source of rental income.
Our Process
01
Start With a Consultation
We'll talk about the space you're missing, how your family uses the house, and what you'd like the addition to accomplish. We'll also discuss your budget, timeline, desired square footage, and ideas for the new space.
02
Assess the Existing Home
We walk the property and look at the existing home, available space, foundation, structure, roofline, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. This gives us a better understanding of the work involved before developing the plans.
03
Establish the Scope and Budget
We'll put together the project scope, preliminary budget, allowances, and preconstruction details to turn your ideas into a more defined home renovation project.
04
Develop the Plans
Architectural plans and construction details are coordinated for the addition, including the layout, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, flooring, cabinetry, appliances, and light fixtures. The goal is to have those decisions settled before construction gets underway, so the crew has a clear plan to work from.
05
Handle Permits and Approvals
Home additions require the right permits and approvals before construction begins. We coordinate the required documentation, plan reviews, engineering, and inspections so those pieces are handled in the proper sequence.
06
Build and Finish the Addition
Your project manager coordinates the trades and keeps the schedule organized throughout construction. Framing, structural work, roofing, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, cabinetry, and finish work are completed as the addition takes shape. Once the work is finished, we'll walk through the space with you and take care of the remaining project details.
Our Services
Our Services
Custom room additions, including bedrooms, family rooms, home offices, primary suites, bathrooms, and other living spaces
Second-story additions that create more interior space without requiring a larger footprint on the property
Attached or detached ADUs, garage conversions, and home additions planned with future ADU use in mind
Foundations, framing, structural connections, roofing, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building systems
Design-build planning, architectural plans, permits, project management, flooring, cabinetry, light fixtures, appliances, and finish work
What Our Customers Say
My experience with empire builders was good. They are very professional and thorough with their work. I would highly recommend them for any remodels, additions, etc. I included a photo of our new bathroom they built from the ground up.
Jackson Pope
My experience with empire builders was good. They are very professional and thorough with their work. I would highly recommend them for any remodels, additions, etc. I included a photo of our new bathroom they built from the ground up.
Jackson Pope
One of the greatest companies I’ve ever seen. Believe me. Many say they’ve never seen anything better. It’s unlike anything this great and beautiful country has experienced before. I give it a big win!
Stephen Kirkpatrick
One of the greatest companies I’ve ever seen. Believe me. Many say they’ve never seen anything better. It’s unlike anything this great and beautiful country has experienced before. I give it a big win!
Stephen Kirkpatrick
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert my garage into an ADU in Citrus Heights?
Potentially, yes. An existing garage can become an accessory dwelling unit if the property and structure meet the applicable requirements. The existing space, utilities, and relationship to the main house all factor into what’s possible. California state law also establishes ADU requirements alongside local regulations.
Can an attached or detached garage become an ADU?
Yes. Both an attached garage and a detached ADU can be options, depending on the property. A detached garage may provide more separation from the main house, while an attached conversion can make use of space that’s already connected to the home.
What is involved in the building permit process?
Garage conversions require the appropriate permits before construction begins. Depending on the project, requirements may involve the city’s Planning Division and Building Division, structural engineering, fire safety, parking, and other development standards. We coordinate the construction-related permit work and required inspections.
Will I need additional parking for a garage conversion?
Not necessarily. Converting a garage can remove an existing parking space, but additional parking may not be required in every case. The property’s location, access to public transit, existing parking, and applicable requirements can affect the answer.
How much does an ADU cost in Citrus Heights?
ADU cost depends on the existing structure and the amount of work required. Plumbing, electrical, structural changes, insulation, HVAC, finishes, permit fees, and other project requirements can all affect the budget. We’ll review the property and scope before providing a transparent quote.
Can a garage conversion provide rental income?
Yes, an approved ADU can potentially provide rental income while giving a property owner more flexibility with the home. If you’re considering short-term rentals, it’s important to check the current city requirements before making that part of your plans.