Home Additions in Kronenwetter, WI

Home additions in Kronenwetter, WI are how a lot of local families gain a bedroom, a suite, or a bigger kitchen without giving up the acre and the address they love.

Adding On in Kronenwetter Without Leaving the Home You Love

Kronenwetter is a place people settle into and stay. The lots are generous, the commute to Wausau is short, and the D.C. Everest schools keep young families rooted here for years. So when the house starts to feel tight, moving rarely makes sense. A well-built addition does.

We are Remodeling Journey, a design-build remodeler serving Kronenwetter and the wider Wausau metro. Home additions are some of the most rewarding work we do, because they let you stay put and finally get the room you have been picturing: a primary suite, a bigger kitchen, a bonus room over the garage, or a sunroom that opens onto the backyard.

Everything runs through one team. Justin Pagel holds the state dwelling contractor and qualifier certifications, we design the addition in professional 3D so you can walk through it before a single wall goes up, and we handle the permits and inspections with the Village so you are not chasing paperwork.

You will hear from us throughout the build, with clear updates at every stage. That kind of steady communication is a big part of why homeowners here trust us with something as involved as growing their house.

Licensed Dwelling Contractor

Professional 3D Designs

5-Year Workmanship Warranty

Constant Check-Ins & Updates

Justin – Owner of Remodeling Journey

Hi, I’m Justin, owner of Remodeling Journey. We are a remodeling company dedicated to upgrading your home while being respectful of your space and your family time.

From our stress-free design process with 3D designs, provided project schedules, to our transparent communication and our 5-year workmanship warranty, we turn a dreaded home renovation into a pleasant remodeling journey with an upscale experience.

Need more room in your Wisconsin Rapids home without moving? Call us at (715) 551-7328 or reach out online to start planning your home addition.

A Look at Recent Additions

A few photos say more about craftsmanship than a paragraph ever could. Here are additions and large builds our team has completed for families around Central Wisconsin.

3D Home design

5-year workmanship warranty

Trusted by 40+ families

What Kronenwetter Homeowners Say

Growing a home is a big commitment, and the families who have trusted us with theirs are happy to tell you how it went.

Miranda Merchant

Rated 5 out of 5

Justin exceeded my expectations. Our shoe rack and window seat with storage turned out beautiful and the prices were very reasonable!

Thanks Justin and Adria! I will keep you in mind for future projects. I posted before and after photos on their Facebook page

Susan Kowalski

Rated 5 out of 5

Working with Justin and his whole crew from Remodeling Journey was a wonderful and heartfelt experience. Everything I wanted and asked for met my expectations.

The perfection and quality of craftsmanship was impeccable. I highly recommend Justin and Remodeling Journey for your project!

So, What Does an Addition Actually Run?

An addition is essentially building a new piece of house, so its budget lands closer to a large remodel than a single-room refresh. The honest answer is that the number depends heavily on what you are adding and how it ties into what you already have.

The biggest cost drivers are:

Size and story count: A ground-level bump-out costs far less than a full second-story addition that needs structural reinforcement below.
Foundation and framing: A new slab, crawlspace, or basement under the addition adds real cost before finishes even start.
Plumbing and electrical: A bedroom is simpler than a suite with a bathroom, or a kitchen expansion that pulls in gas, water, and new circuits.
Matching the existing home: Blending siding, roofline, and trim so the addition looks original takes skilled work and the right materials.
Finishes: Flooring, cabinetry, tile, and fixtures move the total more than most homeowners expect.

For scale, our larger whole-home and multi-room projects have run from roughly $150,000 to $700,000.

Real examples from our work include a $161,000 project that added about 314 square feet of kitchen and bath, a $327,000 build covering 1,560 square feet of kitchen, living, bath, and bedroom, and a $346,000 full-home project at 2,770 square feet.

Your addition may sit well below these, depending on its scope. The only way to get a real figure is a real conversation about your house.

How Your Addition Comes Together

Sit-Down and Site Walk

We start at your house, look at how the addition would connect, talk through your wish list, and get honest about budget from the first meeting.

Design and 3D Plan

Our designers turn your ideas into professional 3D renderings, so you can adjust the layout, rooflines, and finishes while changes still cost nothing.

Build and Weekly Updates

Our crew builds to the approved plan, coordinates every inspection, and keeps you in the loop the whole way, right through the final walkthrough.

What Sets Remodeling Journey Apart

Money and time. Those two worries trail every homeowner into a remodel, and we don’t just ask you to trust that they’ll sort themselves out. Our whole approach is built around keeping a firm grip on both.

One accountable team

Design and construction stay under one roof, so no one hands your project off or points fingers when questions come up.

A qualifier who signs his name to it

Justin Pagel is the certified dwelling contractor qualifier on every job, and the license number is right on the paperwork.

Design you can see first

The 3D model means you approve a real picture of your addition, so framing day looks like the plan you signed off on.

Backed for five years

The workmanship warranty and annual check-ins mean we are still around long after the last inspection passes.

Home Additions in Kronenwetter: Common Questions

Do I need a permit for a home addition in Kronenwetter?

Yes. An addition changes the footprint or structure of your home, so it requires a building permit through the Village of Kronenwetter, along with inspections as the work progresses. We handle the application and coordinate every inspection for you.

How long does an addition take to build?

It depends on size and complexity. A modest single-room addition can wrap in a matter of weeks once permits are in hand, while a full second-story or suite addition runs longer. We give you a realistic schedule during design, before you commit.

Can I stay in my home while you build?

In most cases, yes. Because an addition is built onto the outside of the house, we can often seal it off from your living space until we tie it in. We plan the noisy and disruptive phases with you in advance.

Will the addition match the rest of my house?

That is the goal every time. We match siding, roofline, trim, and interior finishes so the new space reads like it was always part of the house. The 3D design is where we lock that in.

Can you build up as well as out?

Yes. Second-story additions and over-garage bonus rooms are both options when your lot or layout favors building up. These need structural review of what is below, which we handle as part of the design.

How do I know what my addition will cost?

Every addition is priced from your actual home and plan, never a generic square-foot guess. After the site walk and design, you get a clear, itemized estimate so you know exactly what you are approving.

Get the Space Your Family Has Been Missing

Room to grow is closer than a move across town. Book a short walkthrough and let’s map out an addition that fits your Kronenwetter home.

Take a couple of minutes to tell us about your project on our home additions page, and we will start turning it into a real plan. Call us at (715) 551-7328 or contact us here.

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Miranda Merchant

Rated 5 out of 5

Justin exceeded my expectations. Our shoe rack and window seat with storage turned out beautiful and the prices were very reasonable!

Thanks Justin and Adria! I will keep you in mind for future projects. I posted before and after photos on their Facebook page.

Mariah Seiser

Rated 5 out of 5

They helped us visualize our dream rooms and bring them to life! Professional and super personable! Highly recommended!

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Kronenwetter is the largest village by land area in Wisconsin, a residential community in Marathon County known for big lots, low taxes, and easy access to the parks and county forest that border it on the east. Families here tend to buy with the long term in mind, which is exactly why adding on so often beats moving, and you can get a feel for the community’s character through the Greater Wausau community profile. Any addition starts with the local rules, so it helps to know the Village of Kronenwetter building permit process before you break ground, which is a step we manage for you from start to finish.