Start with a complimentary consultation. We create professional architectural plans and a 3D design of your addition — saving you up to $15,000 in design fees.
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Zoning, Survey & Permits
We handle the property survey, zoning setbacks and lot-coverage, any variance or wetlands review, and all permits with your Connecticut town — so the addition is fully compliant.
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In-House Build
Once work begins, we're on-site every day. Our "no ghosting" policy means constant progress — foundation, framing, and finishes by one in-house crew, tied cleanly into your existing home.
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Final Handover
We conduct a rigorous quality check — structure, weather-sealing, and finishes — before handing over your finished addition, backed by our written warranty.
Local Expertise
Home Additions in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford is full of the classic 1.5-story Capes and older Colonials of Paradise Green, Oronoque, and the North End, and the most natural way to expand them is up and out — full shed and gable dormers that turn a cramped attic into real second-floor bedrooms, or a rear family-room addition. On the tighter lots common here, expanding a Cape upward is often the only way to add space. Omega Development has expanded Stratford homes this way for more than 20 years.
A Cape expansion is a structural and roofing project as much as a floor-plan one, and near the water in Lordship it's a coastal one too — additions there sit in flood zones with elevation requirements. We handle the survey, zoning, and engineering, design the expansion in 3D so you approve the new rooflines, and build with one in-house crew from foundation to finish, managing Stratford's permits and inspections start to finish.
What to know about a home addition in Stratford
Expanding a Cape usually means dormers — a full shed dormer across the back can add two bedrooms and a bath by capturing the roof volume you already have, while gable dormers add light and headroom. It's structural and roofing-intensive work, and on Stratford's tighter lots it's often preferable to an outward addition that setbacks and lot coverage won't allow. We confirm zoning by survey and engineer the roof and floor loads before design is finalized.
Out on the Lordship peninsula and along the shoreline, an addition falls in a FEMA flood zone with elevation and coastal-construction requirements. Cost is driven by the roofing and structural work, whether you dormer or build out, size, and finishes — a Cape expansion or family-room addition in Stratford commonly runs in the mid five figures to mid six figures, itemized in your written estimate before we begin.
Expanding Stratford's Capes up and out
A full shed dormer or second-floor expansion turns a cramped Stratford Cape into a full-size home without touching the footprint — and near Lordship we build to flood-elevation and coastal standards so a shoreline addition lasts.
Serving every Stratford neighborhood, including:
LordshipParadise GreenOronoqueSouth EndNorth End
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What Stratford-area homeowners say
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Jo Vo
2 years ago
It was a pleasure working with Inacio and the Omega team! My home renovation project was not an easy or simple one, with many challenges along the way, as most construction projects tend to be. Inacio was able to navigate his way through the tough times and find solutions, ultimately leading to a stellar finished product, far exceeding expectations. What's also nice is that we've developed and continue to maintain a strong relationship even to this day. Inacio is a great person and a solid resource to have.
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John Bazzano
7 months ago
Inacio and his team at Omega built a stunning three-season porch for my family. There aren't enough words to say how impressed we were with his honesty, integrity, and craftsmanship. Inacio was always available and frequently came to check on the work. His team is professional and meticulous — especially the finish carpentry guys, amazing! When an issue came up, Inacio fixed it, no questions asked — truly a man of his word. I will never use anyone else. I HIGHLY recommend him!
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Mike Veras
3 months ago
Omega Development renovated my home's living room, hallway, two full bathrooms, and a half powder room after a water leak from the second-floor bathroom. I was amazed by Omega crew's craftsmanship and detail-oriented finishes — the work really came out great. I fully recommend them.
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Andy Tregurtha
4 months ago
Absolutely incredible team!! Very consultative and always striving to perform first-in-class service at a great price. They match your desires and dreams for a project and thoroughly cover all bases, so you're satisfied not only now but for the long term. 10/10 recommend — they are phenomenal!!
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Joye Preece
5 months ago
Omega did two jobs for us and we are so pleased with the results. They have skilled workers who complete whatever you ask while keeping the rest of the home and their work area as clean as possible. They replaced sheet rock and repainted a ceiling in one room, then did a tile demo and wall/tile install in another bathroom. Very timely — they'd arrive early to get started as soon as they could.
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Marc Trimuschat
8 months ago
Fantastic experience with Omega on the renovation of my home. Inacio and his team were always there, over-communicating, and the end results are extremely high quality. It's hard to find honest, high-quality contractors today, and I'm delighted to have hired Inacio and his team — I'd recommend them highly to anyone.
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Mary Noel
a year ago
The best! I cannot recommend Inacio, Rafa, and their entire team more highly. Omega Development executed a major home renovation for my family — extending our living room, a full kitchen reno, and an additional master bedroom and bath.
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Pedro Viggiano
a year ago
I recently had my kitchen and bathroom renovated and my bar area completely redone by Omega Development, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, their team provided top-notch service.
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Jose Quintao
5 months ago
Great work by Omega Development. Inácio is very professional, responsible, and committed to quality. Very trustworthy company!
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Jonnatan Pinheiro
8 months ago
I had a great experience with Omega. Very reasonably priced. They were very committed to our project. I strongly recommend them.
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Cleiton Leite
4 months ago
What a great experience to work with Omega. I strongly recommend them.
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roisinblack
Jan 16, 2025
We have used Omega for all our needs these past few years. That has included everything from minor repairs, a full house painting (inside and out), and floor refinishing, to an addition on the third floor.
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Stratford Home Additions FAQ
Yes — it's our most common Stratford addition. A full shed dormer can add bedrooms and a bath by capturing existing roof volume; we engineer the structure and roofing and handle permits in-house.
Fairfield County additions run roughly $200 to $500+ per square foot. A Cape expansion or family-room addition in Stratford commonly lands around $120,000 to $350,000+ depending on scope and finishes. You get an itemized quote after a free consultation.
Yes. Additions on the Lordship peninsula and shoreline sit in a FEMA flood zone and must meet elevation and coastal-construction rules. We handle that compliance as part of the project.
Most additions run about 3–6 months on site depending on scope, and a dormer or second-floor expansion adds time for the roof-off phase. We give you a firm schedule with your quote.
