Top Benefits of Adding Second Story to Your Home in Los Angeles

Southern California, as we all know, has amazing weather and we all love being outside enjoying it. If you're looking to add more square footage to your home without sacrificing your yard space, then adding a second story room could be your ideal option.

There are a few things you'll want to check before you start planning for a second story addition. First, make sure your city allows a second story and what the building and height limitations are, if any.

Next, if you have a homeowner's association, you'll need to know if they'll allow a second story to be added to the house.

Next, you'll need to know if your existing foundation and footings can support the weight of a second story. If they can't, that doesn't mean you're out of luck.

There are ways to reinforce the foundations and load-bearing walls to prepare them for the new addition.

You may be thinking of the hassles you may have to face while undertaking the project.

However, the positives may easily outweigh the cost and discomfort. For starters, second-story additions double the square footage of your home.

At the same time, you can completely remodel your home and stay in the neighborhood you love. Let's look at these benefits in detail.

 

**1.Get more living space without moving
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Many growing families find that they simply need more space to be comfortable. This usually means talking to a real estate agent and beginning your search for a larger home.

But if your existing home is in the perfect setting, surrounded by great amenities and a tight-knit community, moving may not seem like the best option. This is especially true when your children are happy at their school and you don't want to relocate them to a new one.

Adding a second story allows you to acquire the additional square footage you need to accommodate your growing family. You also don't have to forego the comfort of living in a neighborhood that meets your needs.

In addition, you can preserve the priceless memories of your family. You can keep the home that houses your children's early growing-up experiences and avoid the considerable hassle of moving.

**2. Increase the value of your home with the addition of a second floor
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The square footage of your home's living area often determines the total price of the property.
A one-story house can have the same price per square foot as a two-story house. The extra space on the second story, on the other hand, will enhance the value of the house.

It may make sense to maximize your property value by increasing the square footage of your home.

 

**3. You can keep your space outdoors
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One of the most overlooked benefits of adding vertically instead of horizontally is that you can keep your whole garden.

You can preserve your favorite landscape features. And if you want to tackle any major landscaping projects in the future, like adding a pool or deck, you'll still have room to do so.

The addition of a second story also means you can maintain your privacy. You can increase the square footage of your home without reducing the space between you and your neighbors.

4. You can redesign your existing home
   
   It is an important undertaking, but there is a silver lining in all this work. It's a great opportunity to update and remodel your first story.
   
   For example, you can add or upgrade your ducted air conditioning and raise first story ceilings. While you're at it, take care of structures that are faulty and pending repairs.
   
   Your remodeler may have to change features like the exterior and windows on the first story to match the second story. Take this as an opportunity to change your design to your liking as well.
   
   Also, an additional story opens up numerous possibilities for what you can do with the additional area.
   
   You can also vary the arrangement of your second story depending on the number of available rooms.
   
   Perhaps you want to merge the bedrooms to create a master suite, expand the kitchen and living room, create an additional bathroom, or repurpose small rooms.
   
   All of these improvements and renovations will help increase the value of your home. More importantly, you'll end up with a larger home that's customized exactly to your liking.

 

If you are not sure how to go about, simply give us a call at Done Right Home Remodeling and we can work with you.

We shall gather all pertinent information, develop a design plan, obtain all plans and permits, and fully execute and complete construction of the second story. Visit Done Right Home Remodeling Los Angeles company website to get all the details.