Footings & Foundation
New footings tied into the existing foundation, doweled and inspected. Where the original slab is involved, we verify what is actually there before designing the connection.
B — General Building Contractor
Room Additions, Framing & Patio Covers
Room additions, second stories and the structural work underneath them — built to engineered plans and current California code. We pull the permits, sequence the inspections and dry the building in before finish trades start.
Scope
Room Additions & Second Stories
The most common B project we price, and the one where sequencing matters most.
Framing & Roof Tie-In
Engineered timber, correct hardware and a roof tie-in that matches the existing line. A bad tie-in shows from the street for the life of the house.
Dry-In & Envelope
Sheathing, weather barrier, windows and roofing so the structure is protected before drywall, electrical or mechanical rough-in begins.
Finish & Handover
Interior finishes matched to the existing house, then a final walk with a punch list we actually close out.
Structure
Framing, Shear Walls & Structural Repair
Shear Walls & Hold-Downs
Engineered shear panels, hardware and hold-downs installed to the detail on the plans — nailing patterns and edge distances included, because that is what the inspector checks.
Beam & Header Replacement
From a single failed beam to a structural opening in a bearing wall. Temporary shoring, correctly sized header, then the load transferred properly to the foundation.
Dry Rot & Deterioration
Rotted posts, beams, fascia and patio structures cut back to sound material and rebuilt. We do not wrap or paint over failing wood.
Patio Covers & Timber
Attached covers, pavilions and shade structures — permitted, engineered and tied into the house structure rather than hung off the fascia.
Outdoor Structures
Planning a Patio Cover or Timber Shade Structure
Attached patio covers, timber pavilions and shade structures are part of our existing building work. Describe how you want to use the space and what is already on site so the estimate addresses the structure and the ground beneath it.
Describe the Cover and Connection
Tell us whether you are planning a cover attached to the house, a timber pavilion or repairs to an existing structure. Send approximate dimensions and photos of the proposed area, existing posts and house connection.
Include the Patio and Existing Conditions
Existing framing, footings and deteriorated wood can change the scope. If the project also includes a new slab or water running toward the house, review our concrete patio and drainage planning guidance so those items can be discussed together.
Our existing scope includes permitting and inspection coordination for work that requires them. Plans and site conditions determine the structural details. View the patio-cover framing and finished outdoor-structure photos, or send your patio-cover scope for an estimate.
Interiors & Compliance
Remodels, Rehabilitation & ADA Work
Interior Remodels
Kitchens, baths, flooring, cabinetry and finish carpentry — including the structural opening when a wall needs to come out.
Building Rehabilitation
Deteriorated exterior elements, tenant improvements and bringing older buildings back to a serviceable, code-compliant condition.
ADA & Code Compliance
Ramps, landings, clearances and accessible routes built to the dimensions the code actually requires, for public and commercial work.
Permits & Inspections
Plan submittal, permitting and the inspection sequence handled as part of the contract on any work that requires it.
Cost & Schedule
What Drives Cost And Schedule On Structural Work
Engineering & Plan Check
Additions, second stories and bearing-wall changes go through engineered plans and city plan check before framing starts. Corrections at plan check are cheaper than corrections in the field, so the drawings are coordinated with what we verified on site.
Existing Conditions
Older houses rarely match their original drawings. Undersized footings, missing hold-downs and earlier unpermitted work change the scope, and we would rather find them during the estimate than after the wall is open.
Second Stories
Adding a floor puts new load on walls and footings that were never designed for it. The structural upgrades below the new floor are often as much work as the framing above it.
Inspection Hold Points
Foundation, framing and the other inspections the permit requires are hold points in the schedule. Work does not get covered until each one is signed off.
Matching The Existing House
Siding, stucco, roofing and interior finishes on an addition have to meet the existing house cleanly. Matching materials and lines is part of the scope, not a finishing touch.
Living In The House
Most additions are built while the family is living in the home. Dust control, a weathertight separation between old and new, and a sequence that keeps the existing rooms usable are planned before demolition starts.
Common Problems
What We Find When The Wall Comes Open
Over-Notched Framing
Joists and studs notched or bored for plumbing and electrical beyond what the code allows, often during an earlier remodel. They get sistered or replaced before any new load goes on them.
Patio Covers Hung Off The Fascia
Covers fastened to a fascia board instead of the house framing are a common source of sagging and failure. We re-support them properly or rebuild them with posts on footings.
Water Damage Behind Finishes
Failed flashing at windows, doors and roof-to-wall transitions shows up as rot in the sheathing and framing. The source of the water gets corrected, not just the damaged wood.
Openings Without A Proper Header
Walls opened up in past remodels without a correctly sized header or a load path to the foundation. Those get shored and corrected to an engineered detail.
Undersized Or Missing Footings
Older additions and garage conversions sometimes sit on footings too shallow or too narrow for the load. Those are verified and corrected before anything new bears on them.
Project Questions
Room Addition, Framing & Patio Cover FAQs
Do you handle permits and inspections for room additions?
Yes. Plan submittal, permitting and the inspection sequence are handled as part of the contract on any work that requires them, and nothing is covered until the rough frame inspection is signed off.
Can a new addition tie into my existing foundation and roof?
That is the normal approach. New footings are doweled into the existing foundation after we verify what the original slab actually is, and the roof tie-in is framed to match the existing line so it does not show from the street.
What happens when a beam or bearing wall has to change?
The structure is temporarily shored, a correctly sized beam or header is installed, and the load is carried properly down to the foundation. Opening a bearing wall for a remodel is structural work built to engineered plans, not a cosmetic change.
Do you repair dry rot or just cover it?
Rotted posts, beams, fascia and patio framing are cut back to sound material and rebuilt. We do not wrap or paint over failing wood.
Can a patio cover be attached to the house?
Yes, when it is permitted and engineered. Attached covers are tied into the house structure rather than hung off the fascia, with posts set on footings rather than surface-mounted to the slab edge.
What should I send for a patio-cover or shade-structure estimate?
Send the property address, approximate dimensions and photos of the proposed area, existing posts and house connection. Include plans if you have them, and mention any patio concrete or drainage work that is part of the project.
Planning an Addition, Patio Cover or Structural Repair?
Send the address, a few photos and the plans if you have them. Include the type of work, approximate dimensions and any access constraints. See the room-addition before-and-after example, review our planning notes for older homes and additions in Pomona, or return to Tad's Construction.