You love your home’s location. Maybe it’s the ocean view, the quiet neighborhood, or the long-held family ties to the Island. But you need more space. Before you consider the stress and high cost of moving, think about the more practical solution for Island life: a custom home addition. Building an addition on Martha’s Vineyard is more than just adding square footage, it’s an opportunity to transform your home into the perfect, high-performance space you need.
1. You Keep Your Prized Island Location
The biggest advantage of a home addition is simple: you don’t have to leave the home and neighborhood you love. Finding a new property on Martha’s Vineyard that checks every box is difficult and expensive.
With an addition, you can:
- Stay Local: Remain in your favorite part of Aquinnah, Edgartown, or West Tisbury.
- Avoid Moving Costs: Skip the high expenses and logistical hassle of buying and selling property on the Island.
- Preserve Memories: Keep the home that is already full of family history and memories.
2. A Chance for Major Energy & Performance Upgrades
When you build a new section of your home, you have the perfect chance to upgrade the entire structure. At Farley Built, we don’t just add a room; we integrate a high-performance design into the old and new sections.
This is an opportunity to fix older issues and embrace modern, energy-efficient living:
- Massive Energy Savings: We can upgrade insulation and air-sealing in your existing walls and the new addition, leading to huge long-term savings on heating and cooling bills.
- Better Air Quality: A tightly sealed, high-performance home reduces drafts and outdoor pollutants, making the air inside cleaner and healthier.
- Integrated Solar Power: As experts in both construction and solar installation, we can design your addition or new roof to perfectly fit a modern solar system, giving you clean energy independence.
3. Total Customization for Your Lifestyle
Unlike buying a pre-built house, an addition gives you complete control. You decide exactly what you need and how it will function.
Popular Martha’s Vineyard additions include:
- A New Master Suite: Create a private, luxurious retreat to get away from the summer bustle.
- More Bedrooms for Guests: Be ready to host family and friends with comfortable, dedicated space.
- Work-from-Home Office: Build a quiet, separate area for work that allows you to enjoy the Island lifestyle without distraction.
- Second-Story Expansion: If your lot size is limited, building up is often the smart way to double your living area without taking up more yard space.
4. A Solid Financial Investment
A well-designed and high-quality home addition is one of the best ways to increase your property’s overall market value. In a high-demand real estate market like Martha’s Vineyard, added square footage and modern amenities are highly valued by future buyers.
When you invest in a custom addition with Farley Built, you are investing in:
- Quality & Durability: Our high-end materials and craftsmanship ensure your addition will stand up to the tough coastal weather for generations.
- Increased Property Value: Adding functional, energy-efficient space makes your home significantly more attractive and valuable.
Ready to Envision Your Expanded Island Home?
Expanding your Martha’s Vineyard home is a complex project that requires local knowledge, construction management expertise, and a commitment to high performance. Farley Built has the experience to handle every detail—from the initial designs and permits to the final energy-efficient finishes.
Contact Farley Built Construction today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward building the perfect addition for your Island home.
