Sunroom

A Cary sunroom addition that replaced a deck

Town: Cary
Service: Sunroom
Typical timeline: An addition often takes 12 months or more from the start of Design to move-in.; Your timeline is set in writing during Design, before you commit to construction.
Starting price: Projects like this start at $150,000.

The project

With guests over, this family had nowhere for the kids to spread out and no separate space to gather away from the rest of the house. We designed a sunroom that matches the house and brings in as much natural light as possible.

They loved it so much they asked us to remodel their kitchen next.

What the family wanted

A flexible space for family gatherings and entertaining
A room that feels bright, airy, and connected to the house
Doors for privacy when needed
A space they could use year-round, not just in good weather

The challenges

The old deck was unusable in poor weather and didn’t give the family the gathering space they needed. Wet ground conditions also called for engineering, deeper excavation, and added stone and rebar to support the foundation. We handled it without delaying the overall schedule.

How we built it

Removed the existing deck
Excavation, deeper footers, a brick foundation, and waterproofing
Framed the sunroom and roof
Installed windows and doors before opening into the main house
Electrical and HVAC rough-in
Insulation, drywall, and exterior finishes
Hardwood flooring, trim, paint, and skylights

The result

The sunroom is bright, open, and feels original to the home. The vaulted ceiling and skylights bring in natural light, and matching interior and exterior finishes tie it to the rest of the house. It’s now the family’s favorite place to gather.

Scope

16 by 16 foot sunroom addition in place of an aging deck
Vaulted ceiling with skylights
Tall windows and a large sliding glass door to the backyard
Glass panel folding doors between the sunroom and living room
Hardwood floors tied into the existing flooring
Brick foundation and vinyl siding to match the house
Energy-efficient windows and a conditioned crawl space

What the client said

“We are very happy with the outcome. The construction team has always been on time and very professional. They always listen to you and communication was open and thus made the whole process easy and transparent. Overall 5 stars and we highly recommend them!”

Asel C.