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"Lake Ozarks Remodeling Co transformed our entire lake home. The design team listened, the build team executed flawlessly, and the move-in service was something I've never experienced before. Absolutely premium."
Home Addition · Gravois Mills, MO
Home Additions in Gravois Mills
Seamless additions that look like they've always been there — primary suites, sunrooms, lake-view great rooms, and second stories.
★★★★★ 5.0 Rated
4th Generation Lake Family · Building Since 1958 · Owner-Led Since 1996
5,000+ Projects Completed
IICRC Certified Firm · Reg. #70261796
MO Licensed Contractor · Lic. # FL001717171
The Gravois Mills Standard
A Home Addition Is the Highest-Stakes Construction Project on Your Property — Get It Right.
Gravois Mills properties sit on the Gravois arm of the Lake of the Ozarks — a sheltered cove system with distinct humidity patterns, older vacation-construction stock, and lakefront conditions that require a contractor who knows this specific arm of the Lake, not just the resort corridor. A structural addition — whether it's a bedroom over the garage, a sunroom that opens to the lake, or a second story — has to integrate with your existing foundation, framing, roof structure, and mechanical systems. Getting the structural engineering wrong produces cracks, leaks, and settlement. Getting the design wrong produces a space that doesn't match the home's flow. Getting the contractor wrong produces both. We bring licensed structural engineering, in-house design, and a trade team that builds from foundation through finish under one roof and one contract.
- Architectural matching to existing home
- Primary suites, great rooms, sunrooms
- Second-story and bump-out additions
- Permitting and structural engineering
- Energy-efficient envelope and HVAC
The Process
How We Deliver a Concierge Remodel
A four-stage design-build process engineered for clarity, craftsmanship, and zero surprises.
01
Site survey & feasibility
Stage 1 of our home addition delivery.
02
Architectural plans
Stage 2 of our home addition delivery.
03
Permitting & build
Stage 3 of our home addition delivery.
04
Tie-in & finish
Stage 4 of our home addition delivery.
Recent Work
Home Addition Projects Across Gravois Mills & the Lake
Local Expertise
The Gravois Arm Has Its Own Conditions — and We've Been Working Here Long Enough to Know Them.
The Gravois arm is narrower and more sheltered than the main channel, which creates different wave action, humidity exposure, and seasonal ice conditions than what's typical at the main lake communities. Many Gravois Mills properties were built for seasonal use and are increasingly being converted for year-round occupancy — projects that require full mechanical updates, insulation improvements, and finish upgrades all at once, managed under one contract. We've been working on Gravois arm properties in Morgan County for 25+ years and understand both the specific construction demands of these homes and the permit process through the county. Additions at the Lake often involve building on hillside lots with variable soil, extending structures toward regulated shoreline setbacks, and working with older foundations that weren't built to carry additional loads. Ameren SMO restrictions apply to any modification that could affect your shoreline zone. We navigate all of this in design before we break ground — so your addition goes through permitting, SMO review, and structural inspection without surprises.
- Gravois arm cove-front experience — Morgan County permitted work on the sheltered north side of the Lake
- Licensed structural engineering integrated into every addition design — no guessing on load calculations
- Hillside lot and foundation expertise — existing structure assessed before any addition is proposed
- Ameren SMO and county setback review completed before design begins
- Seamless design integration — additions that match or improve the home's existing aesthetic
- References available from Gravois Mills homeowners and property managers — ask during your free consultation
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
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"Our master bath looks like it belongs in a five-star resort. Marble, frameless glass, heated floors — and they finished early. We will use them for every project going forward."
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"We hired them for a kitchen remodel and a new deck. The craftsmanship is on a different level. The project manager kept us informed every single day."
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"Whole-home renovation done right. Single team, single contract, single point of contact. They re-engineered our flow and the result is stunning."
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"From the first sketch to the final art-hang, everything was handled. We walked into a styled, finished home. Worth every dollar."
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"We hired Lake Ozarks Remodeling Co for our full common area renovation — lobby, corridors, pool house, and clubhouse. They worked around our homeowners professionally, stayed on schedule, and delivered results our board and residents are extremely proud of. Property values have improved noticeably."
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"After a burst pipe flooded our lower level, we didn't know where to turn. Lake Ozarks Remodeling worked directly with our insurance adjuster, documented everything, and delivered a finished basement better than before the damage. They made a nightmare completely manageable."
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"We've contracted them for a restaurant remodel and a commercial office build-out. Professional from day one. They understand how to work in active commercial spaces, keep disruption minimal, and deliver on schedule. Highly recommended for any business owner at the lake."
FAQ
Common Questions, Honest Answers
Does adding square footage to my lake home require a permit?
Yes — any structural addition requires building permits, inspections, and in lakefront locations, often Ameren SMO review as well. We manage all permitting from initial submission through certificate of occupancy. Unpermitted additions create significant problems at resale and in insurance claims.
How do you ensure an addition won't damage the existing foundation or structure?
We begin every addition project with a structural assessment of the existing foundation and framing system. We identify load-bearing elements, assess the foundation's capacity to carry additional load, and design the connection between existing and new construction to perform as a single integrated system. We don't start building until the engineering is confirmed.
What kinds of additions are most popular at the Lake of the Ozarks?
The most requested additions at the Lake are sunrooms and screened porches that extend living space toward the water, primary bedroom suites, garage conversions and expansions, and second-story additions to single-story ranch homes. Bunkhouse additions and guest wing expansions are also common for vacation properties with high seasonal guest volume.
Do you serve Gravois Mills and properties on the Gravois arm of the Lake?
Yes — Gravois Mills is a regular service area for our Morgan County crew. The Gravois arm has distinct construction conditions: sheltered coves with high ambient humidity, older vacation-construction stock being converted for full-time use, and seawall and dock structures that often need concurrent attention. We operate under Morgan County permits on every project and our crews are familiar with the specific access and logistics of Gravois arm properties.
Can you handle older Gravois Mills vacation homes that need full modernization?
That's one of the most common projects we do in the Gravois Mills area. Properties on the Gravois arm were frequently built in the 1960s–1990s for seasonal use and are now being upgraded for year-round occupancy or higher-end vacation rental operation. These projects typically involve mechanical system updates, insulation work, and full finish upgrades — we manage all of it under one contract with one project manager so there are no handoff gaps.
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Free consultation for residential, commercial, HOA, and seawall projects. Fixed-price proposal in 7–10 business days.
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301 Fairground Rd
Versailles, MO 65084 Emergency Dispatch: 24/7 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 9am–1pm
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- ✓ Residential, commercial, HOA/COA & seawall work
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- ✓ Fixed-price contracts · no surprise change orders
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A 4th generation lake family — building at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1958. Our owner has led every project personally since 1996, with 5,000+ completed.