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Although a building contractor can construct an extra bedroom or home office on the first floor, there are several reasons to add more living space to the top of the house instead. A second-story home addition will make everyone in the household more comfortable, as they can adjourn upstairs to relax and get away from chatter in the kitchen or other common areas. Here are a few more ways a second floor will benefit your family.

3 Reasons to Construct a Second-Story Home Addition

1. Conserve Yard Space

When a building contractor adds to the ground floor, the new space will extend into the yard. This means there will be less room for the kids to play, dogs to run, and guests to relax on the patio. By adding a second floor, you won’t have to worry about reducing the outdoor square footage and functionality of the surrounding landscape.

2. Let the Family Grow in Place

building contractorAt some point, you may decide to have more children or invite aging parents into the home. When a general contractor adds a second story, the new floor will double the square footage of your property. This means there will be ample space for family members to spread out. Additionally, you won’t have to move to a larger property and give up everything you love about the current neighborhood.

3. Revamp the Facade

You’ll work with a building contractor to pick materials that help the second story blend with the rest of the house. This grants the opportunity to make updates to the ground floor facade, too. For example, you can change windows, update siding, or add trim to unify the stories and enhance the curb appeal of the entire property.

 

To make sure the second-story addition is structurally sound and meets your family’s needs, contact the team at Curtis Law Construction in Lihue, HI, for help. These building contractors have over four decades of experience, and they’ll see your project through every phase of the process. View a gallery of their past work online, or call (808) 246-0676 to schedule a consultation.

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