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Home Addition · Frisco · TX · (469) 850-7087

Home additions in Frisco, TX, that look like they were always there.

A fixed-price addition project from our Plano-based DFW team serving Frisco homeowners, with designers, project leads, and tradespeople who finish on the day they said they would. Eleven years, one promise: your quote is your price.

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The short answer

How much does a home addition cost in Frisco?

A home addition in Frisco typically runs $120,000 to $400,000, depending on size, whether it is single- or two-story, and how much it ties into existing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. A primary-suite or back-of-house bump-out sits at the lower end; a large two-story addition or one that reworks the roofline and foundation reaches the upper end. Permits for residential additions go through the City of Frisco’s Building Inspections Division (within Development Services), applied for online via the city’s Plans & Permits portal. A Frisco-specific cost driver is the city’s master-planned, HOA-governed neighborhoods: communities like Phillips Creek Ranch, Newman Village, and Starwood enforce architectural standards on exterior materials, rooflines, and setbacks, so your addition must match existing brick or stone and often clear an HOA architectural review before the city permit, adding design and engineering scope. All UHS pricing is fixed before work begins and backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty. For a line-item look at where the money goes, see our DFW remodel cost guide.

We handle survey, setbacks, engineering, HOA and permits before demolition. If your lot cannot take the footprint, you will hear it at the first walkthrough.

Design study - rear elevation of a Frisco home with the matched-brick addition built
The rear wing we draw most often in Frisco — a design study from our own drawings. Finished Frisco projects are further down the page.
Process

How we build a home addition in Frisco.

Fixed scope and a written schedule before anyone breaks ground in your yard.

Frisco grew faster than almost any city in America during the 2010s, which means most of its homes are newer than people expect: roughly 73% of the housing stock was built after 2000. The catch for a home addition is that those 2000s and 2010s builds in communities like Phillips Creek Ranch, Newman Village, and Starwood were laid out efficiently for their original footprint, so adding square footage means working within tight HOA setbacks, existing rooflines, and slab foundations rather than open land. UHS Remodeling designs and builds additions that match Frisco’s brick-and-stone traditional and transitional architecture, whether you are bumping out a primary suite, adding a game room over the garage, or extending the back of a Frisco Lakes home. Since 2014 we have remodeled homes across DFW with a fixed-price model and a 1-year workmanship warranty.

We build home additions across Frisco, including Willow Bend, Legacy West, Deerfield, Hunters Glen, Russell Creek, and West Frisco Estates.

01

Consultation

Site walk, scope (bedroom, master wing, second story), zoning + setback review, budget alignment.

02

Design

Architectural drawings, structural engineer review, exterior match planning, MEP routing.

03

Permits

City of Frisco plan review, HOA architectural committee, energy code compliance. Average 3-5 weeks.

04

Build

Foundation, framing, roof tie-in, MEP rough-in, insulation, drywall, finish-out. 12-22 weeks per scope.

05

Walkthrough

Final inspection, punch list, certificate of occupancy filing, 1-year warranty active.

Design study - new slab and framing for a Frisco home addition

New slab and framing tied into the existing structure.

Design study - matched brick and tinted mortar at the old-to-new seam

Matched brick and tinted mortar at the old-to-new seam.

Typical timeline
12–22 weeks

Design and structural engineering run first, and city plan review plus the HOA architectural committee average three to five weeks before anyone breaks ground.

Daniel B., Co-Founder and Construction Lead at UHS Remodeling
From the field · Frisco
“An addition in Frisco is half permits, half craft. We pre-meet with the city’s plan review before drawings are stamped — that’s why our additions break ground 6 weeks after contract, not 14.”
Daniel B. · Co-Founder, Construction Lead
Recent workFrisco · 2026

Frisco home additions, this year and last.

From our Plano home addition case study — engineering, permits and the brick match. View all →

Addition tie-in at entryway
Addition tie-in at entryway · 2025
Kitchen expansion as part of addition
Kitchen expansion as part of addition · 2024
Design studies

Out, up, or over the patio.

Which one is right depends on your lot line, your slab and your roof — not on a catalog.

Renderings from our design studies — the finished Frisco projects are above.

Frisco home addition project
Frisco home addition project · 2026
Frisco home addition project
Frisco home addition project · 2026
Frisco home addition project
Frisco home addition project · 2025
Frisco home addition project
Frisco home addition project · 2024
Frisco home addition project
Frisco home addition project · 2024
Pricing

Frisco addition ranges by tier.

Ranges include foundation, framing, roof, systems and finishes — everything but landscaping.

All ranges include architectural drawings, engineering, materials, labor, permits, foundation, framing, MEP, finishes, and 1-year warranty. Sourced against NARI Cost vs. Value 2025 and your city building code requirements.

Essential
$120–180K

Single-room addition (250-450 sqft): bedroom, office, sunroom. Exterior match, standard finishes, full MEP.

New slab or patio conversion
Matched brick & roof tie-in
HVAC extension
12–16 week build
Refined
Most chosen
$180–280K

Master wing or large family room (450-800 sqft): primary suite + bath, formal dining add-on, or great room expansion.

New foundation & framing
Full bath or kitchenette
Dedicated HVAC zone
16–20 week build
Custom
$280–400K+

Second story or full custom (800+ sqft): structural foundation work, full second floor, matched exterior, custom millwork.

Foundation reinforcement
New stair & roof structure
Second-floor systems
16–24 week build
Frisco neighborhood establishing shot
Neighborhoods

Frisco neighborhoods we know by heart.

Additions live or die on setbacks, easements and lot coverage — and every DFW city writes those rules differently. We have permitted additions across Frisco and the neighboring cities, which means we can tell you in one visit whether the footprint you want is legal on your lot.

Nearby DFW

We deliver home addition across the northern DFW suburbs. See our home addition in Frisco, Allen, and McKinney.

UHS Remodeling construction lead Daniel B. reviewing blueprints on a DFW job site

Daniel B. on a DFW job site.

Your UHS team

Your construction lead, Daniel B., runs your addition from framing to final inspection.

FAQ

Frisco addition questions, answered.

Sourced from NARI Cost vs. Value 2025, Texas Real Estate Commission, International Code Council, and 11 years of fielding the same calls in Frisco. Looking for ballpark numbers? Try our cost calculator.

Design study - Frisco home addition under construction
How much does a home addition cost in Frisco?

Most home additions in Frisco run $120,000 to $400,000. A primary-suite or single-story bump-out is at the lower end, while a large two-story addition that reworks the roofline and foundation reaches the upper end. UHS Remodeling prices every Frisco addition as a fixed number before work starts, backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.

Do I need a permit and HOA approval to add on to my Frisco home?

Yes. Residential additions require a permit from the City of Frisco’s Building Inspections Division (within Development Services), submitted through the city’s online Plans & Permits portal. Because most Frisco homes sit in master-planned, HOA-governed communities like Phillips Creek Ranch, Newman Village, and Starwood, your plans usually also need HOA architectural review for exterior materials, rooflines, and setbacks before the city permit is finalized.

Why are additions in Frisco different from older DFW cities?

Frisco’s housing is overwhelmingly new, with about 73% of homes built after 2000, so additions here are about expanding efficiently laid-out 2000s and 2010s builds rather than restoring older homes. The work centers on matching existing brick-and-stone or transitional architecture, working within HOA setbacks and rooflines, and tying into a relatively modern slab, plumbing, and HVAC system.

How much does a home addition cost in Frisco, TX?

A home addition in Frisco typically ranges from $120,000 to $400,000, depending on size, foundation, and whether it is single- or multi-story.

How long does a home addition take in Frisco?

A home addition in Frisco typically takes 12-24 weeks from groundbreaking to completion, plus 4-8 weeks for design, permitting, and HOA approval. Garage conversions may finish in 8-12 weeks. Room additions average 12-16 weeks. Second-story additions can run 18-24 weeks.

Do I need a permit for a home addition in Frisco?

Yes. All home additions require building permits from the City of Frisco including plan review, foundation inspection, framing inspection, mechanical/electrical/plumbing inspections, and final inspection. Permit fees typically run $2,000-$8,000. UHS Remodeling handles the entire process.

Does my Frisco HOA need to approve a home addition?

Almost always, yes. Most Frisco HOAs have architectural review committees that must approve exterior modifications. The process takes 2-6 weeks and requires plans, material samples, and renderings. Communities like Starwood and Phillips Creek Ranch have particularly rigorous reviews. We manage the entire submission.

What are the lot coverage limits in Frisco?

City of Frisco lot coverage limits range from 40-55% depending on zoning and lot size. Your existing home, garage, covered patio, and any addition combined cannot exceed this percentage. Setback requirements further constrain placement. We evaluate these during our free consultation.

Will a home addition match my existing home’s exterior?

This is our top priority. We source matching exterior materials – brick, stone, siding, stucco – and design rooflines to integrate smoothly. For brick homes, we work with suppliers to find the closest match. Roofing materials are matched or replaced entirely for a smooth blend.

Can I add a second story to my Frisco home?

In most cases, yes, but structural evaluation is required first. A licensed engineer assesses whether the existing foundation and framing can support additional load. Some Frisco homes on post-tension slab foundations are well-suited; others may need reinforcement. We arrange this assessment as part of our design process.

How much value does a home addition add in Frisco?

A well-executed addition typically recoups 50-70% of its cost at resale. In-law suites and bedroom additions deliver the strongest returns because they increase bedroom count and appeal to multi-generational buyers. In Frisco’s competitive market, a larger home matching neighborhood expectations commands significantly higher prices.

What is the City of Frisco permit process for home additions?

Submit architectural plans, structural engineering documents, and a site plan. Plan review takes 2-4 weeks. Construction proceeds through foundation, framing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, insulation, and final inspections. A certificate of occupancy is issued after final inspection. We manage the entire process.

How do I get started with a Frisco home addition?

Call (469) 850-7087 or schedule a consultation online. We visit your Frisco home, evaluate the lot and structure, review HOA guidelines, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed written proposal – completely free with no obligation.

How does North Texas clay soil affect home additions in Frisco and Frisco?

North Texas sits on highly expansive clay soil that swells during wet months and shrinks during summer droughts, which can shift foundations by several inches over seasonal cycles. That is why every room addition we build in Frisco and Frisco starts with a foundation plan designed by a licensed structural engineer for the specific soil conditions of the lot. Typical solutions include steel-reinforced slab foundations and concrete piers that reach below the active soil zone, so the new addition moves with the original home instead of pulling away from it. Skipping this step is the most common cause of cracked brick, sticking doors, and separated rooflines in DFW additions.

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