What is the difference between a bump-out and a full addition?
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What is the difference between a bump-out and a full addition?

Last Updated June 24, 2026

A bump-out extends an existing room by a few feet using the existing foundation. A full addition adds notable square footage with its own foundation, framing, roofline, and systems. Bump-outs are less expensive; full additions are more involved.

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