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Second-storey additions, build up, not out

Add bedrooms and bathrooms above your existing home with engineering, permits and construction handled by one team.

House with new wood framing

Building up

More space on the same lot

When your lot has no room to build out, building up can double your living space.

We start with a structural review, then our in-house BCIN designer and engineers prepare the drawings for permit.

  • Structural reviewCan the house carry a new floor?
  • Drawings & engineeringDesigner and engineer coordinated
  • PermitApplied for and tracked
  • Roof & framingNew floor and roof
  • StairsNew stair to the upper level
  • FinishingBedrooms, bathrooms, closets

How it works

From first call to finished work

Quick site visit

We look at the space, measure and talk through options.

Written estimate

A clear, line-by-line quote and timeline.

Build

Our crew does the work in the right order, permits included where needed.

Walkthrough

We check everything with you before we call it done.

FAQ

Common questions

Can we live at home during a second-storey addition?

Many families move out for part of the job because the roof is opened. We plan this with you.

Get a free on-site estimate

Tell us about your project and we'll book a visit at a time that suits you.