Room Additions, Second Story Additions & Home Extensions

Home Additions South Surrey

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Create a beautiful, functional Surrey home addition with licensed experts delivering exceptional craftsmanship and lasting value.
Home Extensions & Additions In Surrey

Fixed-Price Building Solutions Built For Space, Comfort and Lasting Value

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Total Renovations designs and builds home additions in South Surrey that add the space, function, and value your family needs — without the cost and upheaval of moving. From room additions and rear home extensions to full second story additions and executive custom home additions, we are the home addition contractor South Surrey homeowners trust for structural expertise, transparent fixed pricing, and results that add lasting value. Licensed, insured, and permit-compliant across Morgan Creek, Elgin, Grandview Heights, Sunnyside, and Ocean Park.
Licensed Home Addition Contractor South Surrey
Estate & Family Addition Experts
All Permits & Engineering Handled
Fixed-Price Contracts

South Surrey's Home Addition Experts

Design, Engineer & Build Under One Roof

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Total Renovations is a licensed residential contractor and leading home addition company in South Surrey BC, delivering complete residential home additions across Morgan Creek, Elgin, Chantrell, Grandview Heights, Sunnyside, Rosemary Heights, and Ocean Park since 2011. As your South Surrey home addition contractor, we manage every stage — design, structural engineering, foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, finishing, and all permits — under one fixed price with one dedicated project manager.

Home additions in South Surrey make exceptional sense across the area's dual market. Executive estate homes in Morgan Creek, Elgin, and Chantrell often have the lot size for large custom additions, coach houses, and combined ground-floor and second-storey builds, while newer family homes in Grandview Heights, Sunnyside, and Morgan Heights are ideal candidates for room additions and second story additions that grow with the family. With South Surrey property values among the highest in the region, a well-built addition is often a smarter investment than selling and buying up.

Whether you need a home addition contractor in South Surrey for a single-room bump-out, an experienced home extension contractor to expand your main floor, a home addition company in South Surrey to build a legal coach house, or specialists in custom home additions and second story additions for a full estate transformation — Total Renovations delivers the same fixed-price accountability and structural rigour on every project. We are the residential home addition builders near South Surrey BC that local homeowners trust because we say what we'll do, and we do exactly that.

Complete Home Addition Services
in South Surrey BC

As your South Surrey home addition contractor, Total Renovations provides every home addition service South Surrey homeowners need — design, engineering, foundation, framing, trades, and finishing — all managed under one roof, one fixed price, and one dedicated project manager who oversees every trade and inspection from start to finish.

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Room Additions South Surrey
Room additions in South Surrey add the exact space your family is missing — an extra bedroom, a larger family room, a main-floor primary suite, a home office, or a formal dining room. We handle foundation, framing, roof tie-in, and full interior finishing so your new room feels original to the house, not bolted on. As experienced room addition builders in South Surrey, we manage the entire scope under one fixed price with all permits included.
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Second Story Additions South Surrey
Second story additions are a high-impact way to add space on South Surrey's single-storey and older homes without expanding the footprint. We assess and reinforce the existing foundation and structure, engineer the new floor system, manage temporary weather protection during roof removal, and build a full upper level — bedrooms, bathrooms, and living space. Every second story addition in South Surrey is delivered under a fixed-price contract with all permits and engineering handled.
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Home Extensions South Surrey
As your home extension contractor in South Surrey, we expand your main floor outward — extending a kitchen, opening a great room, or adding depth to a living area to suit how your family lives. Rear and side home extensions on South Surrey's generous lots deliver open, connected space while respecting lot coverage and setback limits. We manage design, structural tie-in to the existing home, and all permits under one fixed price.
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Custom Home Additions South Surrey
For homeowners who want more than extra square footage, custom home additions in South Surrey by Total Renovations deliver bespoke space built around how your family lives — multi-room additions, combined ground-floor and second-storey builds, and estate-scale additions with great rooms, vaulted ceilings, and premium finishes for Morgan Creek and Elgin properties. We manage architecture, engineering, trades, and inspections so the finished addition looks and feels original to the home, under a guaranteed price.
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In-Law Suite & Coach House Additions
The City of Surrey permits coach houses and secondary suites on many qualifying lots, and South Surrey's larger lots in Elgin, Chantrell, and Grandview Heights are often ideal. We build fully permitted multi-generational suites and detached coach houses — separate entrances, full kitchens and bathrooms, and all mechanical and fire-separation requirements — adding living space for family or strong rental income under one fixed price.
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Garage & Garage-Top Additions
Adding an attached garage, or building living space above a new or existing garage, is a smart way to expand a South Surrey home. We design and build attached and detached garages, garage-top bedrooms, offices, and suites, coordinating foundation, structure, and services so the addition integrates cleanly with the existing home. All garage and garage-top additions in South Surrey are managed under fixed-price contracts with permits included.
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Sunroom & Great Room Additions
Extend your living into South Surrey's bright spring and summer seasons with a four-season sunroom or a vaulted great room addition. We build insulated, code-compliant sunrooms and great rooms with large glazing, proper heating, and seamless connection to the existing home — spaces that add genuine year-round square footage rather than a seasonal add-on. Delivered under a fixed price with all permits managed.
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Kitchen & Living Space Bump-Outs
Sometimes a modest bump-out is all it takes to transform a cramped kitchen or living area. We add depth and width to key rooms — extending a kitchen for an island, widening a dining area, or bumping out a living room — with foundation, structural, and finishing work fully managed. House additions of this scale in South Surrey deliver outsized impact for the investment, coordinated under one fixed price.
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Foundation, Structural & Engineering
Every home addition in South Surrey depends on sound structure. We coordinate geotechnical and structural engineering, build new foundations and footings, reinforce existing structure for second-storey loads, and manage all beam and load-path work under permit. This structural rigour — often overlooked by less experienced builders — is what ensures your South Surrey addition performs flawlessly for decades.

Home Addition Cost in South Surrey BC

Total Renovations believes complete cost transparency is the foundation of every honest renovation relationship. Below are realistic 2026 home addition cost ranges for South Surrey BC. Larger lots and premium finishes in areas like Morgan Creek and Elgin can influence cost. Every project receives a detailed fixed-price home addition quote — the number we give you is the number you pay, regardless of what the trades encounter during construction.
Room Addition / Bump-Out
$65K–$150K
Single-room ground-floor addition
Foundation & footings
Framing & roof tie-in
Insulation, drywall & finishing
Electrical & heating extension
All Surrey permits included
Second Story / Full Ground-Floor Addition
$150K–$320K
Full upper floor or large main-floor addition
Structural engineering & reinforcement
Foundation upgrades where required
Full framing, roofing & weather protection
New bedrooms, bathrooms & living space
Plumbing, electrical & HVAC
Complete interior finishing
All City of Surrey permits
Large Custom / Estate Addition
$320K–$600K+
Custom multi-room or acreage addition
Architectural design & engineering
Combined ground-floor & second storey
Coach house or in-law suite options
Premium estate finishes throughout
Integrated kitchen/suite renovations
All permits & inspections managed
How Your South Surrey Home Addition Works
Our 4-Step Process
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Every home addition in South Surrey follows our proven 4-step process, designed to deliver your finished addition on schedule, on budget, and to a standard that exceeds what South Surrey homeowners expect from their addition contractor:

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Free In-Home Consultation
We visit your South Surrey home within 5 business days, assess the existing structure, lot, and foundation, review zoning constraints like lot coverage and setbacks, discuss your goals, and provide honest guidance on scope and budget. No sales pressure, no obligation.
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Design, Engineering & Fixed-Price Quote
We produce addition drawings, coordinate structural engineering, and deliver a comprehensive fixed-price quote covering foundation, framing, trades, finishes, and permits. You see the plan before you commit, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
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Permit Application & Trade Coordination
We submit all permit applications to the City of Surrey, schedule inspections, and coordinate every subtrade — excavation, foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical — under one project manager so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Construction & Final Inspection
Your home addition is built to the agreed specification and schedule, with weather protection managed throughout. We walk through the finished space with you, address any deficiencies immediately, obtain final occupancy approval, and hand over your completed addition.
Why a Home Addition in South Surrey Is Different — Local Knowledge That Matters

South Surrey is defined by its dual market, and its home addition landscape reflects that split. On one side are the executive estates of Morgan Creek, Elgin, and Chantrell — large lots and higher-value homes where custom home additions, coach houses, and estate-scale builds make sense. On the other are the fast-growing family neighbourhoods of Grandview Heights, Sunnyside, Morgan Heights, and Rosemary Heights, where room additions and second story additions help homes keep pace with growing families. Every residential home addition in South Surrey benefits from a contractor who understands both.

A key local factor is jurisdiction. Unlike neighbouring White Rock, South Surrey is part of the City of Surrey, so all home addition permits, zoning, lot coverage, and setback requirements run through Surrey's Building Division. Total Renovations has worked within the City of Surrey's permit system for 15 years — we know how additions are reviewed, what triggers a variance, and how to design a South Surrey addition that gains approval efficiently. Surrey's allowances for coach houses and secondary suites on qualifying lots also open valuable options on South Surrey's larger properties.

Housing type shapes what makes sense. Estate homes in Morgan Creek and Elgin suit large ground-floor and combined additions with premium finishes; newer Grandview Heights and Sunnyside family homes suit room additions and second-storey builds; and older homes closer to Ocean Park and Crescent Beach may call for coastal-aware detailing. We build residential home additions in South Surrey to the local market's premium standards and buyer expectations, so your investment delivers both lifestyle value now and strong resale positioning later.

South Surrey Neighbourhoods We Serve

Our home addition contractors serve every neighbourhood in South Surrey and the surrounding area:

Morgan Creek — executive estates, large lots
Elgin / Chantrell — luxury & acreage homes
Grandview Heights — newer family homes
Sunnyside — established family neighbourhood
Morgan Heights — family subdivisions
Rosemary Heights — family homes
Ocean Park — coastal family homes
Crescent Beach — waterfront properties
Local South Surrey Home Addition Expert
15+ years building residential home additions across South Surrey
Executive estate addition experience in Morgan Creek, Elgin & Chantrell
Room & second story additions for Grandview Heights & Sunnyside family homes
Coach house & secondary suite experience under City of Surrey bylaws
Structural engineering coordination for foundation & upper-floor loads
Fixed-price accountability that protects South Surrey homeowners from budget overruns
Home Addition Permits in South Surrey — What You Need to Know
Home additions in South Surrey require building permits for all structural, foundation, plumbing, and electrical work, and must comply with City of Surrey zoning bylaws. Total Renovations manages the entire permit process on your behalf — drawings, engineering, applications, and inspections — so you never have to navigate the system yourself.
City of Surrey Permits
South Surrey is part of the City of Surrey, so building, plumbing, mechanical & electrical permits for any home addition are issued through Surrey's Building Division. Total Renovations files all applications and coordinates every inspection directly.
Coach Houses & Secondary Suites
The City of Surrey permits coach houses and secondary suites on qualifying lots, subject to size, siting, and servicing rules. South Surrey's larger lots often qualify — we confirm eligibility and manage the full permit and construction process for detached-suite additions.
Estate & Larger-Home Review
Estate-scale additions in Morgan Creek and Elgin can involve additional design review and servicing considerations. We manage the full submission and any supporting studies so larger South Surrey projects proceed smoothly through approval.
Lot Coverage, Density & Setbacks
Every South Surrey addition must respect maximum lot coverage, density, and setback limits for the zone. We confirm what your lot allows before design begins, and pursue a variance where a project justifies it, so there are no surprises at permit stage.
Structural Engineering
Second story additions and larger ground-floor additions require a structural engineer's design for foundations, floor systems, and load paths. We coordinate all engineering and submit stamped drawings as part of the permit package.
ALR & Acreage Properties
Home additions on South Surrey's acreage and ALR properties in areas like Elgin and Hazelmere can involve Agricultural Land Reserve limits, septic, and well considerations. We confirm requirements with the correct authority before work begins.

Why South Surrey Homeowners Choose Total Renovations for Home Additions

When you hire a home addition contractor in South Surrey, you're making a significant structural investment — and choosing the wrong contractor costs far more than the initial savings. Here's why South Surrey homeowners consistently choose Total Renovations as their home addition company:

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Fixed-Price Contracts
The home addition quote we give you is the price you pay — period. No hidden extras, no surprise change orders, no material escalation clauses. If we encounter unexpected conditions during construction, we resolve them at our cost, not yours.
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Estate & Family Experience
From executive estate additions in Morgan Creek and Elgin to family room and second-storey builds in Grandview Heights, we work fluently across South Surrey's dual market — matching design, finish level, and scope to your home and neighbourhood.
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Structural Expertise
Additions live or die on structure. We coordinate engineering, build sound foundations, and reinforce for second-storey loads — the rigour that ensures your South Surrey addition performs flawlessly for decades, not just looks good on handover.
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Licensed & $5M Insured
Total Renovations holds a valid BC contractor licence, carries $5M general liability insurance, and maintains WorkSafeBC coverage. Every subtrade on your South Surrey home addition is licensed and vetted — essential on a structural project of this scale.
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15 Years in South Surrey
We've built home additions across South Surrey since 2011. We know the City of Surrey permit process, the inspectors, the zoning nuances, and the structural conditions of each neighbourhood — local knowledge that translates to faster approvals and better outcomes.
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4.9★ Google Rating
Our 4.9-star rating across 87 reviews is earned from real South Surrey homeowners who hired us for room additions, second story additions, and custom home additions. We don't pay for reviews — we earn them by delivering exactly what we promise.
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One Point of Contact
Your dedicated project manager is your single point of contact from the day you sign to the day we hand over your addition. No chasing multiple contractors, no coordination headaches, no dropped balls between the many trades an addition requires.
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Design & Zoning Guidance
Not sure what your lot allows? Our team provides practical design and zoning guidance during the free consultation — clarifying lot coverage, setbacks, and coach-house options under City of Surrey bylaws — so South Surrey homeowners make the right decisions before design begins.
Homeowner reviews
4.9 stars across verified Google reviews.
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Vancouver homeowners who entrusted us with their biggest investment — and what they had to say afterwards. Every review on this site is verified and linked to a real Google profile.
Delivered our full-home reno on time and on the original quote. No surprise change-orders. The PM texted photos every Friday — best contractor experience we've had in Vancouver.
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Sarah K.
Kitsilano - Full-Home
Renovation
We added a legal basement suite to help with the mortgage. They handled every City of Burnaby permit. Tenant-ready in 12 weeks — now rents for $2,300/mo. They paid for themselves.
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Mike & Rita G.
Burnaby - Legal
Secondary Suite
Our 1970s ensuite became a spa. Heated floors, walk-in shower, custom vanity. The design studio nailed our vision and the trades were respectful of our home every single day.
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Jenny L.
North Vancouver
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Total Renovations, a trusted renovation company located in Surrey, proudly works with homeowners across the Lower Mainland, offering comprehensive renovation services designed to enhance the comfort, functionality, and value of their homes.
Frequently asked Questions
Home Additions South Surrey BC
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Everything South Surrey homeowners commonly ask about home additions, costs, permits, and second story additions — answered honestly by your South Surrey home addition contractor.
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