Second Story Additions

We conduct a thorough assessment of your home’s bones to ensure the existing foundation can support the additional weight. If necessary, we implement structural reinforcements to provide a stable base for your new living space.

We take pride in our ability to match roof pitches, siding materials, and trim details. Our goal is for the finished project to look as though the second story was part of the original design.

We strategically place new staircases to maximize flow and minimize the loss of usable space on the first floor.

We strategically place new staircases to maximize flow and minimize the loss of usable space on the first floor.

We work with you and your designer to select finishes that harmonize with your current aesthetic while introducing the modern luxuries you desire in your new space.

Experience You Can Trust

A second story is a blank canvas that can be customized to resolve your home’s functional deficiencies. Whether you are looking for a secluded primary retreat or a dedicated wing for children and guests, we design with your long-term comfort in mind.

Common vertical additions we execute include:

• Executive Primary Suites: Spacious bedrooms featuring cathedral ceilings, spa-grade bathrooms, and private balconies that capture the Blue Ridge vistas.
• Junior Suites and Guest Quarters: Providing privacy and independence for growing teenagers or visiting family members.
• Advanced Media and Entertainment Hubs: Utilizing our background in low-voltage and smart home systems to create sound-isolated theaters or gaming rooms.
• Quiet Home Offices and Libraries: Elevating your workspace away from the distractions of the main floor’s high-traffic areas.

FAQ's

Not every home is an immediate candidate for vertical growth. We start with a comprehensive structural survey. If your foundation requires help, we can often perform underpinning or add structural steel to the existing walls to meet modern safety codes.

Because a second-story addition involves removing the existing roof and significant structural work, we generally recommend that homeowners relocate during the most intensive phases of construction. This ensures your safety and allows our team to complete the project with maximum efficiency.

Weather management is our top priority. We use advanced tarping systems and temporary roofing structures to protect your first-floor interiors. We also coordinate our framing schedule to ensure the new structure is dried-in as quickly as possible.

Building upward typically provides a high return on investment in the Asheville market. By significantly increasing your total square footage and adding high-value rooms like bathrooms and bedrooms, you enhance your property's marketability and long-term appraisal value.