Why Add a Second Storey to Your Home?

1. Why Add a Second Storey to Your Home?

2. If the home you currently live in is in a great location, you and your family have the use of good local amenities and public transport, your neighbors are the best, and you love the look and feel of your home, but it isn’t quite measuring up to size now that your family is expanding, do you have to move out and relocate? The short answer is no, you can simply add a second storey to your home and create more space while staying right where you are. However, whether this is feasible from a financial and structural standpoint, can only be determined after a consultation with an experienced construction company, but it may well be worth considering, and here’s why:

3. A second floor addition can: • Significantly increase your livable space • Doesn’t take up more land • Gives you the opportunity to transform the look of your home • Can increase your home’s value • Prevents you from having to move when you really don’t want to Should you have discussed whether adding a second floor is feasible with a construction company, and have decided to go ahead and make plans, here are some steps you will need to take:

4. 4 steps for adding a second storey to your home 1.Find a competent contractor – a second storey addition project can easily turn into a real life disaster movie if you don’t have the work carried out by an experienced and reputable construction company. • Check whether you have the relevant permission – your chosen construction company will be able to help you check whether there are any rules, regulations or restrictions regarding such a project in your region or neighborhood

5. Ask for a load calculation – it’s imperative that you know whether your existing home will be able to withstand the extra weight of a second storey, and a good construction company who specialize in home renovations and remodeling, will be able to calculate this for you. • Have plans professionally drawn up – get plans drawn up by independent architects so you can compare estimates, or simply ask your chosen construction company to have their contractors do this for you.

6. How much will a second storey home addition cost? It’s very difficult to give a definitive answer to this question, since so much of the projects cost will depend upon a variety of factors, including the structure of your home, its location and whether you’re opting for a luxury finish. Drastically changing the look and layout of your home will obviously cost more, but there are options for those on a tighter budget, too.

7. When can I expect a second storey addition to be finished? Larger projects such as these can take a good number of months to complete from beginning to end, with the plans alone sometimes taking as long as 6 weeks. Factor in financing and permits, the construction work and any unforeseen problems that may arise, and you’ve got a lengthy, but worthwhile, project. Adding a second storey to your home might be a fantastically cost-effective way to remain in the home you love, for longer, and save the hassle, expense and inconvenience of relocating just to achieve more space.

8. RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive general contractor in Queens New York. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide commercial, residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for masonry in Queens NY or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.