Home additions & new homes in Menlo Park.
Space for family to gather, more independence within the same property, or a new home built around your life. Sami & Sons works with Menlo Park homeowners on additions, new construction and substantial residential projects.
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Let the property inform the scope.
Existing conditions can shape the work as much as the new design. Begin with what is already on the property, the change you want to make and the information your design team has gathered.
Check the existing building first.
Menlo Park has specific guidance for work on nonconforming structures, including buildings that do not meet current setback or daylight-plane standards. If that may describe your home, ask the planning team how the proposed work should be reviewed before treating it as a straightforward extension.
Read the city guidanceIdentify reports early.
The City’s permit guidance identifies site-dependent supporting documents, including reports related to geology, flood zones and heritage trees. Bring any existing reports and ask your design team which are relevant to this property; not every project needs the same package.
Read the city guidanceAllow for more than one reviewing agency.
Menlo Park notes that some work also needs Menlo Park Fire Protection District review. Where that applies, the fire district’s approval is part of the permit sequence. Confirm the required reviews while coordinating the plans, rather than assume the city building permit is the only step.
Read the city guidanceStart with the space
you have in mind.
Additions and new homes lead our work. We also build ADUs, whole-house remodels, sunrooms and garage conversions.
Bring what you have.
We’ll start there.
You do not need every answer to get in touch. These details help us understand the work you are considering.
- Existing plans and a description of the intended addition or new home
- Any survey, tree information or site reports already prepared
- Prior permits, planning conditions or comments about the existing building
- Your design-team contacts and the decisions you still need help resolving
Before we talk.
Can you discuss an older home with existing planning constraints?
Yes. Share the existing plans and any planning history. We can discuss the proposed construction scope with your design team, while the City confirms the applicable review requirements.
Does an addition always need the same set of reports?
No. Menlo Park’s guidance identifies requirements tied to the site and scope. Your parcel, existing conditions and proposal determine what needs to be prepared. Use the official checklist with your design team.
What should we bring to the first conversation?
Your project city, intended work, available plans and the questions still open. A rough description is enough to begin talking. Estimates are complimentary; the scope and information needed for a detailed estimate will be discussed with you.
Local planning resources.
City guidance checked September 18, 2026. The applicable requirements depend on your property and proposal; confirm them with the City and your design team.
Let’s talk about your
Menlo Park home.
A father and his sons. A conversation about what comes next. Estimates are complimentary.
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