How to add a second storey to your house

Renovating your existing home with more space and facilities! Sounds great!

Providing extra space for your loved ones to spend their leisure time productively or helping your family members to have an exclusive workspace to work without disturbance may be the reason. Whatever it may be, once you have decided to add a second storey, there are so many things to be taken into consideration.

Proper consultation and planning will help you to save both time and money, and surprise your family members with a breathtaking space to cherish forever.

Select your type

Based on the requirement and the available space at home, you can choose your type. It mainly depends on the budget allocated for the addition.

In full second-storey addition, the space at the down floor and the space allocated for second-storey addition may moreover be the same. This may need a bigger budget.

In partial addition, you may choose to build a few more rooms, for example, a bedroom or a bathroom. This may need only a smaller budget.

In bonus room addition, you may just want to build one more room on an incomplete garage. This may not involve more funds and it will take less time and money to remodel the space according to your likings.

Well-planned budget

Planning for adding a second-storey to your existing home must start with the estimation of costs. Along with your builder, choose the type that will suit your budget. Analyse and find out if your choice is feasible with your available funds.

Along with the remodeling cost, allocate extra funds for unexpected expenses that may come up while construction. Initially, you may be planning to spend within your budget, but things may happen the other way.

It is also important to clarify if the existing foundation will support the additional weight that the second storey may add. This will help you to calculate the budget for the materials that will be used to construct the second-storey.

Checking regulations for approval

Remember before starting the construction of the second-storey on your existing home, the structural integrity of roofing, and the existing foundation must be inspected and get approved by the local council for building standards.

You need to select an expert who has in-depth knowledge about the area where your home is and how the construction of a second-storey would have an impact on your home and its surroundings.

Take care to get relevant approvals from the concerned authorities for the changes your second-story addition may bring to your existing home. Be it plumbing, power, gas, or drainage, proper inspection and approval are mandatory.

Choosing suitable design

Your decision for the second-storey extension may have extra challenges than constructing a new home. Before proceeding further, you must analyse how good the renovation will look once completed.

You need to check if the windows, doors, and the floors of the second-storey sync with the existing ground floor. To utilise the available space effectively, your designer will analyse if the building plan meets the building regulations and standards.

Unless you check both limitations and gains while designing your second-storey construction plan, you may not know how well the plan meets all parameters set by the local council for approval.

Assigning alternate living space

Your second-storey extension project gets approved and the remodeling construction starts effectively. If the remodeling happens exclusively on the floor above your roof, and if it will not interfere with your living space on the ground floor, it is better to stay home.

If the second-storey addition happens to be an extensive one that may interrupt your normal life, it is better to shift somewhere until the remodeling is completed. It will save inconvenience at all levels.

Isolated second-storey construction will not interrupt your normal life. Valid suggestions from your builder may help you handle the situation efficiently and effectively without leaving home.

Hiring a renovation specialist

Getting an expert opinion from a renovation specialist will help you save time and hardships once your builder has started construction.

After a thorough study of your building requirements, they will be able to recommend a builder who has solid experience in renovation.

It is not wrong to stick to your estimated budget and extra funds you can allocate for additional expenses. Quality materials and workmanship are two important things you need to take care of while constructing your second-storey addition. Relay on the recommendations of the specialist to choose your builder and get the work done efficiently.

Conclusion

Selecting the right builder and designer may save a lot of hurdles on your way. Successful completion of constructing a second-storey with the latest designs and trends of the day will make your loved ones happy and satisfied.

With the budget flexible enough to accommodate changes in the renovation, adding furnishings and other decors will bring in a feeling of satisfaction and happiness.