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Adding a second story to your home offers several benefits for your family. Depending on your needs and home structure, general contractors might tackle the job in different ways. If you want to expand the square footage of your home, use this guide to learn more about this type of project.

Why Should You Add a Second Floor to Your Home?

A second story allows you to add bedrooms, dens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms to make your house more functional. Building additional floors lets growing families stay in their homes, which is helpful for those who love their current properties or neighborhoods.

Adding another floor is often more appealing than first-level home additions because it preserves yard space. Homes with small lots may also not have enough room for additional ground-floor construction. 

How Do General Contractors Build Additional Floors?

general contractorA general contractor can start from scratch by removing the roof and building a second floor and roof. This gives you a level that’s equal in size to the ground floor, doubling the home’s square footage.

Another option is to add a dormer. For this project, contractors remove a portion of the roofing to build an addition that protrudes outward. This creates extra indoor space for a bathroom or bedroom, while also increasing ceiling height in that area. This project is often chosen when homeowners want to transform part of an attic into functional space, or when the house’s foundation or rafters can’t support a multi-level structure.

 

No matter what you have in mind for your home improvement project, trust Santoro Home Improvements in New Haven, CT, to get the job done. With over 25 years of construction experience, this home builder uses top-quality materials and design expertise to deliver high-quality results. They have relationships with many vendors and contractors, which gives them flexibility for design and timing. Visit them online to learn more about their range of services, or call (203) 287-9787 to discuss your needs.

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