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Brilliant Builders Contracting
Home Additions in Youngstown, OH
DJ frames the room you want so it ties into the house you already live in, on both sides of the Ohio and Pennsylvania line.
How is a home addition tied into the house you already have?
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A home addition from Brilliant Builders starts at the wall the new space shares with your house. DJ looks at how your existing framing runs, where the new floor has to land to meet the old one, and how the new roofline will join the roof you already have. Walls go up tied into the structure that is there, then get sheathed and closed up with finishes chosen to sit comfortably beside the originals, so siding, trim and rooflines are studied before a single board is cut. The same thinking carries outside. Customers mention decks with lights, gazebos, exterior stairs and landings, and a laundry room redone with new cabinets and flooring. Every job begins with a walk through your house, in Youngstown, Boardman, Canfield or across the state line, so the plan fits what you actually own.
Old meets new
Every addition is a seam between what was built years ago and what goes up this season. Here is how that looks on the job.
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Rooms and bump-outs
A new room starts as framing. Floor, walls and roof trusses go up on a plan worked out around your existing roofline, so the new roof meets the old one the way it should. DJ plans the job and orders the materials, so the lumber is on site when the crew is.
“From the initial planning to ordering materials and delivering a flawless finished product...”Christian Wilhelm, customer review
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Decks, gazebos and exterior stairs
Outdoor work gets the same attention as the addition itself. Pressure-treated stairs and a landing are built to land square on the brick or siding that is already there. Past customers talk about new decks, lights, and gazebos built alongside bigger projects.
“He built a new deck and installed lights.”Lynn Hutchison, customer review
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Finishing the new space
Once the shell is closed, the room has to feel like part of the house: drywall, flooring, cabinets, and the electrical and plumbing that make it usable. Customers say DJ handles that work on their projects, and that he answers questions along the way.
“He can handle the electrical and plumbing involved on the projects.”Lynn Hutchison, customer review
What is included in a home addition
Each quote is built from a walkthrough of your house. These are the pieces of work an addition usually involves.
Planning and materials
A walk through the house, a plan for the space, and the materials ordered so work does not stall.
Framing and roofline
Floor, walls and roof trusses framed and tied into your existing structure and roof.
Electrical and plumbing
Wiring and plumbing for the new space, which customers say DJ handles on their projects.
Interior finishes
Drywall, flooring and cabinets, including laundry room work, to make the new room livable.
Decks and stairs
Decks, gazebos, and exterior stairs with landings, built to meet the house you have.
From first walkthrough to final walkthrough
- 1
Walk the house
DJ sees the walls, roof and yard the addition has to join.
- 2
Plan and order
The scope is set, you get a quote, and materials are ordered.
- 3
Frame and tie in
Floor, walls and trusses go up and join the existing structure.
- 4
Close up and finish
Sheathing, systems, drywall, flooring and the finishing details.
- 5
Walkthrough
You and DJ go through the finished space together.
Decks, gazebos and bigger projects, in their words
Lynn Hutchison - Customer review - Sep 2025“DJ is our 'go to' guy for anything/everything. He is a great and honest person you can count on for quality work you will always be happy with. He has fixed our basement wall and put in a drain that finally dried up my wet basement. He built a new deck and installed lights. He did a total remodel of my laundry room, installing cabinets and new flooring throughout including the kitchen. He can handle the electrical and plumbing involved on the projects. I highly recommend his work. You will not be disappointed.”
Caren Stauffer - Customer review - Sep 2025“Donald has almost become a family member for all the work he has done in my home. All new bathroom, backsplash, decks and gazebos. Wiring, plumbing, gutter issues, drywall, I could go away and he would have access and trusted him like I never have trusted a contractor before. I sure I am forgetting projects but you absolutely can’t go wrong. Thanks Donald for all the great work!”
Andrew Huska - Customer review - Sep 2025“Brilliant builders has been used for a few of my home projects since moving in. They are local,responsive,personable, and fair in pricing all while finishing in a timely manner. There is no reason to search elsewhere for your home improvement needs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”
Christian Wilhelm - Customer review - May 2026“I’ve worked with Brilliant Builders Contracting on multiple projects, and they never fail to impress. From the initial planning to ordering materials and delivering a flawless finished product, their expertise shows every step of the way. They truly know what to do and how to do it right. Highly recommend!”
Home additions across the Mahoning Valley and the state line
Brilliant Builders works out of Youngstown, OH and builds on both sides of the Ohio and Pennsylvania line.
Ohio
- Youngstown
- Boardman
- Austintown
- Canfield
- Canfield Township
- Warren
- Niles
- Struthers
- Union Township
Pennsylvania
- New Castle
- Hermitage
- Cranberry Township
- Neshannock Township
- North Beaver Township
- Pulaski Township
What customers tell us
Home addition questions, answered
What drives the cost of a home addition in Youngstown?
The cost of a home addition in Youngstown depends on size, foundation and framing, roofline complexity, and how much electrical, plumbing and interior finishing the space needs. Materials and finish choices move the number too. Because every house is different, DJ prices an addition after walking your home. Request a quote and describe the room you have in mind.
Will a home addition in Youngstown match my existing house?
A home addition in Youngstown should look like it belongs, and that starts with how it joins your house. DJ plans the roofline and walls around the structure you already have, then talks through exterior and interior finishes with you so the new space sits comfortably beside the original. Bring photos or point things out during the walkthrough.
Do you build decks, gazebos and exterior stairs as well?
Yes, Brilliant Builders builds decks, gazebos and exterior stairs around Youngstown as well as full room additions. Customers mention a new deck with lights and decks and gazebos built over several projects. A deck or stairs can be the whole job or part of a larger addition, and the quote covers whichever you choose.
How long does a home addition in Youngstown take?
A home addition in Youngstown takes as long as its size and scope require, and the schedule is set after DJ walks the house and the plan is agreed. Ordering materials ahead of the work helps keep a job moving. One customer says he finishes in a timely manner. Ask for a timeline when you request your quote.
Which towns do you build home additions in?
Brilliant Builders builds home additions in Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, Warren, Niles and Struthers in Ohio, and in New Castle, Hermitage, Cranberry Township and nearby townships in Pennsylvania. DJ works on both sides of the Ohio and Pennsylvania line. If your town is close to these, ask about your address.
Ready to add the room your house is missing?
Tell DJ what you want to add and he will walk the house, talk through the plan, and send you a quote.
Also see new home builds and basement remodeling.
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Areas We Serve
- New Castle, PA
- Youngstown, OH
- Warren, OH
- Boardman, OH
- Austintown, OH
- Cranberry Township, PA
- Niles, OH
- Hermitage, PA
- Canfield, OH
- Canfield Township, OH
- Neshannock Township, PA
- Struthers, OH
- North Beaver Township, PA
- Union Township, OH
- Pulaski Township, PA