adding a second floor to a ranch

winterh · 07-13-2018, 12:22 PM

I have been considering ways to get some more space. Small lot with great location but limited in what I can do due to setbacks and maxed out impervious surface. I am considering going up and adding a second floor of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Maybe 1000 sq ft to a 1600 sq ft footprint. I believe the foundation will support this without to much added work. Does anyone have experience with this? Any rough estimates as to what it would cost assuming nice simple cabin like finishes.

07-13-2018, 12:22 PM	#1
winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 230 Thanks: 21 Thanked 119 Times in 54 Posts	adding a second floor to a ranch I have been considering ways to get some more space. Small lot with great location but limited in what I can do due to setbacks and maxed out impervious surface. I am considering going up and adding a second floor of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Maybe 1000 sq ft to a 1600 sq ft footprint. I believe the foundation will support this without to much added work. Does anyone have experience with this? Any rough estimates as to what it would cost assuming nice simple cabin like finishes.