Home Additions in Salem, UT | Lynnwood Construction

Home additions · Salem, UT

Home additions in Salem, Utah.

Salem is a family town, and families need more room. We add bedrooms, primary suites, bump-outs, second stories, and basement apartments onto Salem homes, all tied in so the new space looks like it was always there. These jobs need a city permit and an engineer, and Dakota handles both. One honest price in writing, and Dakota runs the whole job.

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5.0 Google rating 53+ Utah County homes Minutes from Salem in Spanish Fork Permits & engineering handled Free in-home estimates

Your Salem addition builder

More room, without leaving Salem.

Salem has grown fast from a small "Pond Town" into a busy family city. Many homes sit in newer subdivisions on the Loafer bench, around Salem Fields, and up toward Maple Hills. Sometimes you love your home and your street, you just need more space as the family grows. An addition gives you that room without selling and buying.

We are based right next door in Spanish Fork, so Salem is a few minutes away. We add bedrooms, suites, second stories, and basement apartments, and we do the whole thing under one roof: foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, paint, flooring, and finish work. One written price before we start, and Dakota runs the job from the first walkthrough to the final Salem City inspection.

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"He knows what he is doing, shows up when he says he will, and his pricing is very fair. I refer him to numerous clients and have for years."

Aren Bybee · Repeat referrer

Additions we build in Salem

The right kind of space for your Salem home.

Room additions

Add a bedroom, a family room, an office, or a sunroom onto your Salem home.

Bump-outs

Push out a wall a few feet to grow a kitchen, dining nook, or bathroom.

Primary suite additions

A big new primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and full bathroom.

Second-story additions

Add a whole floor on top to gain bedrooms and baths on a small lot.

Basement apartments & ADUs

Salem's big new basements make great separate-entrance suites and mother-in-law units, built legal to code.

Garage conversions

Turn the garage into a bedroom, office, gym, or small apartment.

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"Dakota did such an amazing job on my project. He handled all the subcontractors and would call me when they were coming next. The workmanship is excellent and I am very happy with the process and end result."

Vikki Masters · Full project, managed subs

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Real work for Utah County families.

These are real, verified 5.0-star reviews from homeowners and repeat clients across Salem and Utah County.

Remodeling project by Lynnwood Construction
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"We had a wonderful experience working with Dakota and his subs. He will actually do what he says he will do and does a great job. I would highly recommend him!"
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Brent Molen
Did what he said he would
Remodeling project by Lynnwood Construction
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"Dakota did multiple things for us in one of our duplexes. He showed up when he said he would, finished in a timely manner, and his work was top notch. His prices were great. I am planning to use Dakota on our other rental properties."
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Craig Madsen
Multiple jobs, rental properties
Remodeling project by Lynnwood Construction
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"Hired Kota to do a remodel for us and very glad we did. He was very on top of the project, always making sure we were updated on what was going on. The quality of the project turned out excellent."
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Tyler Thomas
Remodel, kept updated

Built for Salem

Salem permits, engineering, and inspections, handled for you.

Salem runs its own building department, and an addition changes how your home stands up. So it has to be drawn, engineered, and permitted the right way. Dakota takes care of all of it, so your new space is legal, safe, and built to add real value when you sell.

Stamped engineering

A licensed engineer designs the structure so your Salem addition is strong and safe.

Salem City permit

We pull the permit with the Salem City building department and build to current code, start to finish.

Passed inspections

We schedule and meet the Salem inspectors, so every stage is signed off and clean.

Built to add value

A permitted addition counts as real, sellable square footage on your Salem home.

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"He gets things planned, scheduled, and done. Dakota was recommended to us, and we will pass that recommendation on."

Lyle Bingham · Planned and done
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How it works

From idea to finished addition, in four steps.

1

Free in-home estimate

Dakota comes to your Salem home, talks through what you want to add, and gives you one honest price in writing.

2

Plans, engineering & permits

We draw the addition, get it engineered, help you pick finishes, and pull the Salem City permit.

3

We build it

Foundation through finish work, on schedule, site kept clean, and you updated the whole way.

4

Walkthrough & warranty

Final inspection, a walkthrough with you, and we stand behind the work.

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"Great service, great communication, and always answers phone calls. The whole team including the subs all really cared about the work they do."

Brakston Wyatt · Cared about the work

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Additions near Salem, and more about us.

We build home additions all around Salem, and we cover every room in your house. Explore Salem and the nearby cities we serve:

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"Reliable and great craftsmanship. I will call Lynnwood Construction again!"

M Macias · Reliable craftsmanship

Right next door

We are based in Spanish Fork, just minutes from Salem. From Payson to Springville, we are likely already building near you. Don't see your city? Just ask.

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Good questions

Home addition questions for Salem.

How much does a home addition cost in Salem?
It depends on the size, the rooms, and how the new space ties into your home. A small bump-out costs far less than a full second-story or a new primary suite. Dakota walks your Salem home, talks through what you want, and gives you one honest price in writing before any work starts.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Salem, UT?
Yes. Any addition needs a building permit and inspections through the Salem City building department. Dakota pulls the permit, builds to current code, and meets the inspectors for you, so the work is legal and counts when you sell.
Does an addition in Salem need an engineer?
Most do. Adding a room, a second story, or opening up walls changes how your home carries weight, so a licensed engineer signs off on the plan. Dakota lines up the engineering and the stamped drawings as part of the job.
Can I build a basement apartment or ADU in Salem?
Yes, as long as it is built to code and permitted through Salem City. Many newer Salem homes have a big unfinished basement that is perfect for a separate-entrance apartment or a mother-in-law suite with a kitchen, a bath, and an egress window.
Can I stay in my home during the addition?
Most of the time, yes. We seal off the work area, protect the rest of your home, and keep the site clean. For a few stages, like tying a second story into the roof, we talk through what to expect ahead of time.
Are you local to Salem?
Yes. We are based right next door in Spanish Fork and build in Salem all the time. Salem sits between Spanish Fork and Payson, so we are only a few minutes away and on the job fast.
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"Great attention to detail, which I feel is rare. The pricing was also fair and the work excellent. Definitely would use them again!"

Roshan Richards · Attention to detail

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