Room Additions
When your home no longer fits the way you live, a room addition is one of the most effective ways to reclaim comfort and add long-term value. Whether your family is growing, you need a dedicated home office, or you have always wanted a spacious master suite, adding square footage to your existing home is almost always more practical and affordable than relocating. As a trusted room addition contractor in La Quinta, Niem Construction has spent over 17 years helping Coachella Valley homeowners expand their living spaces with precision-built additions that look and feel like they have always been part of the home.
Every room addition project we take on starts with a thorough understanding of your property, your goals, and the architectural character of your existing home. We specialize in a wide range of addition types, including ground-level expansions, second-story additions, master suite build-outs, family room extensions, sunrooms, and dedicated home office spaces. Our team handles every phase of the project, from initial design concepts and structural engineering through permitting, construction, and final interior finishing, so you have a single point of accountability from day one.
Second-story additions are one of our most requested services. For homeowners on smaller lots or in neighborhoods where outward expansion is limited, building upward is a smart solution that dramatically increases your usable square footage without sacrificing yard space. Our structural engineers and experienced framers ensure the existing foundation and framing can safely support the new load, and we take extra care with roofline integration so the addition blends seamlessly with the original architecture.
Master suite additions are another area where we consistently deliver outstanding results. We design suites that serve as true private retreats, complete with walk-in closets, spa-inspired bathrooms, and thoughtful layouts that maximize natural light and cross-ventilation, an important consideration in the desert climate. As an experienced home addition contractor in Palm Desert and the surrounding communities, we understand the materials, insulation strategies, and HVAC configurations that keep new rooms comfortable year-round, even during the peak summer months.
Niem Construction also builds family room extensions, laundry and mudroom expansions, and sunroom additions that open your home to the stunning Coachella Valley landscape. Every addition is designed to match existing rooflines, exterior finishes, window styles, and interior details so the transition from original to new construction is virtually invisible. We coordinate all subcontractors, inspections, and material deliveries, keeping your project on schedule and within budget.
If you are considering adding space to your home, we invite you to schedule a free consultation. We will walk your property, discuss your vision, and provide a detailed estimate so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins. From foundation to final paint, Niem Construction is the room addition contractor La Quinta homeowners trust to get it right.
Spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bathroom suites designed as private retreats within your home.
Build upward to maximize your square footage without sacrificing outdoor space, with seamless roofline integration.
Expand your living and entertaining areas with open-concept family rooms that flow naturally into existing spaces.
Light-filled sunrooms and Arizona rooms that connect your indoor living space to the stunning desert landscape.
Purpose-built home offices with dedicated electrical, data wiring, and sound insulation for productive remote work.
Functional utility spaces with built-in storage, folding areas, and durable finishes that keep your home organized.
We evaluate your property, existing foundation, soil conditions, and structural capacity to determine the best approach for your addition.
Our design team creates detailed plans that maximize your new space while ensuring seamless integration with your home's existing architecture and style.
We handle all permit applications, structural engineering reports, and municipal approvals so your project is fully code-compliant before construction begins.
Our experienced crews complete foundation work, framing, roofing, and exterior finishing with meticulous attention to quality and structural integrity.
From drywall and paint to flooring, trim, electrical, and plumbing fixtures, we complete every interior detail to move-in-ready perfection.
Contact Niem Construction today for a free, no-obligation consultation and estimate on your room addition project.
Room addition costs in the Coachella Valley typically range from $250 to $450 per square foot, depending on the complexity of the project, materials selected, and whether the addition requires new foundation work. Master suite additions and second-story additions tend to fall toward the higher end due to structural and plumbing requirements. We provide detailed, transparent estimates during your free consultation so there are no surprises.
Most room additions take between 3 and 6 months from the start of construction to final completion. The timeline depends on the size and scope of the addition, permitting turnaround times, and any custom finishes involved. The design and permitting phase typically adds an additional 4 to 8 weeks before construction begins. We provide a detailed project timeline during the planning phase and keep you updated at every stage.
It depends on the type of addition. Ground-level additions typically require new foundation work adjacent to your existing slab or footing. Second-story additions require a thorough structural assessment of your current foundation and framing to determine if reinforcement is needed. Our team conducts a comprehensive site and foundation evaluation at the beginning of every project to identify exactly what is required for a safe, code-compliant build.
Absolutely. Matching the existing architecture is one of our top priorities on every addition project. We carefully match rooflines, exterior stucco or siding, window styles, trim profiles, and interior finishes so the new space blends seamlessly with the original structure. Our goal is for the addition to look and feel like it was always part of the home, not an afterthought. With 17 years of experience in the Coachella Valley, we know the regional architectural styles inside and out.
Yes, room additions require building permits from the City of La Quinta or the relevant municipality in the Coachella Valley. Permits are required for structural work, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and any changes to the building footprint. Niem Construction handles the entire permitting process on your behalf, including plan submittal, engineering reports, and scheduling all required inspections so your project meets every local and state building code.
"We hired Niem Construction to add a master suite to our Palm Desert home, and the results were absolutely incredible. From the initial design meeting to the final walkthrough, Phillip and his team were professional, communicative, and detail-oriented. The new suite looks like it was always part of the house — you cannot tell where the original construction ends and the addition begins. We could not be happier with the extra space and the quality of the craftsmanship."
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