Workshop & Ensuite Addition Construction Services
Custom Detached Space, Built to Match Your Home — Not Just Sit Beside It
A detached workshop, garage, or ensuite addition is one of the most valuable investments you can make in how your property functions — but only if it's built to match your home, not just be attached to it. At Leo Lantz Construction, every addition we build follows the same four-stage journey as our other projects: consultation, design, execution, and completion. Most workshop and ensuite addition projects take approximately 3 to 5 months from permitting through final completion, depending on size, finish level, and utility scope.
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Westover Hills Ensuite
What to Expect: Our Addition Construction Process
Site Visit & Design Consultation
We evaluate your property, discuss how you plan to use the space, and begin matching design details to your existing home.
Design Development & Material Selection
We finalize the floor plan, exterior finishes, and any interior finish package for ensuite areas.
Permitting & Site Engineering
We handle zoning review, setback confirmation, and all required permits before construction begins.
Site Preparation & Foundation
Grading, excavation, and foundation work are completed to support the new structure.
Framing & Roofing
The structure is framed and roofed to match your home’s existing pitch and roofing material.
Exterior Finishes
Siding, trim, masonry, and windows are installed to blend seamlessly with the main residence.
Interior Build-Out
For ensuite spaces, insulation, drywall, flooring, electrical, and finish carpentry are completed to a fully livable standard.
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
We review every detail with you, complete any final punch-list items, and back the project with our workmanship warranty.
Built to Match, Built to Last
Features Included
Why Choose Leo Lantz Construction?
Leo’s not just the name on the truck, it’s your partner throughout the process. From your first call to the final walkthrough, you’ll work with a team that truly cares.
What makes us different:
Leo’s insight and honesty throughout the process 
Real stories from real Richmond families 
Quality craftsmanship backed by decades of local and industry trust 
Transparent, friendly communication every step of the way Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Detached structures are permitted separately from interior renovation work and typically require their own site plan, setback review, and structural permitting. We manage this entire process for you from start to finish.
In most cases, yes. We source siding, shingles, and trim profiles that closely match existing materials, and when an exact discontinued match isn’t available, we select the closest equivalent and adjust detailing so the transition reads intentionally rather than mismatched.
Absolutely — that’s exactly the kind of project we specialize in. We can build a single structure that combines unfinished workshop or garage bays with a fully finished, climate-controlled ensuite space under one roof.
Setback requirements vary by county and zoning district. As part of our design and permitting process, we confirm exact setback requirements for your property before finalizing the design.
Typically yes — electrical service is run to the structure, and depending on how the space will be used, we can also incorporate plumbing, HVAC, and water service as part of the design.
Most workshop and ensuite addition projects take approximately 3 to 5 months from permitting through final completion, depending on size, finish level, and utility scope.
Leo Lantz Construction, Inc. is a Richmond-area remodeling company specializing in whole-home transformations that combine thoughtful design with lasting craftsmanship.
Thinking about opening up your own floor plan? Contact us today at (804) 262-3360 to schedule your in-home consultation.
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Sat & Sun: Closed
11671 Greenwood Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
