Louisville additions (including barndominiums) questions, answered.

Mid-range second-story addition: $200-$300 per sq ft. Ground-floor addition: $150-$250 per sq ft. Detached garage with living space above: $175-$275 per sq ft. Barndominium shell + interior: $120-$200 per sq ft.

Small first-floor addition (200-400 sq ft): 3-4 months. Full second-story addition: 4-6 months. Detached garage or barndominium: 4-7 months from foundation to finish.

Yes — barndominiums are one of our specialties. We have built several in Shelby, Spencer, and Oldham counties. Post-frame construction, standing-seam metal roof, custom interior.

An addition extends your existing home. A barndominium is a standalone post-frame structure (originally agricultural) converted into living space. Barndos are typically built on larger lots (1+ acre) and can include outbuildings.

For a first-floor addition: usually no, we work around your daily life. For a second-story addition: yes, we typically recommend you move out for 2-4 weeks while the roof is off. For a barndominium: no, your existing home is not affected.

Yes — that is one of our specialties. We match siding, roofing, trim, window style, and architectural details so the addition looks original, not bolted on. For homes over 20 years old, we typically re-side the entire home for a unified look.

Yes — this is one of our most-requested additions in Louisville. We add a full second story on top of existing first-floor footprint. Requires structural assessment of foundation + first-floor walls.

We handle all of it. Setback requirements, height restrictions, easements, HOA architectural review — all part of our pre-construction due diligence. Permit fees typically 0.5%-1% of project value.