Adding Second Story to House - Second Story Addition to Ranch Style House

[@DeRosaGroup]

Any investors or rehabbers out there adding levels or thinking about adding a level to your property. What are you doing now that's working?

[@tylerbellinger7526]

Derosa Group what’s the rough estimate cost for adding another level on a 1000 sq ft home

[@wmjessemiller]

actually curious of adding a story of two

[@chriscynefin966]

I didn't catch what you said at 3:20; that "wooden I-beam" is called a ...?

[@aaronwarren1675]

@@chriscynefin966he said “glued lam “ short for glued laminated lumber. A constructed beam.

[@robertrichardson4708]

Can you post a after update I would love to see the end result

[@fixitdude9748]

Who else thought they would see the structure of how the second floor was built?

[@DeRosaGroup]

We need to do a follow up video to this one, stay tuned.

[@brookepsolka7766]

I would love to see the finished product. We are considering doing this with our current home (1960's rancher). This video is really helpful. Thanks!

[@DeRosaGroup]

You are welcome!

[@AmandaLandelius]

And the estimated costs?

[@alexiaicenhower8314]

Great video! Oh and the actual reason people are opening up plans, instead of having individual rooms, is because of central hvac and heating. We no longer need to worry about keep great rooms warm or wasting cold air on barely used spaces. Dining etc.

[@michaelgordon2860]

What was the rough budget for the construction?

[@DeRosaGroup]

Around 60 dollars a square foot

[@jackhammer8364]

I like what you're doing!

[@DeRosaGroup]

We do too!

[@1sornram]

Thank you sir

[@DeRosaGroup]

Your welcome!!

[@lovinglife247]

Most of the people I build houses for want extended ranchers so they don’t have to go up steps. Who would be the potential buyers?

[@DeRosaGroup]

Great comment! Extended ranchers are certainly the preference for many, and generally speaking more valuable. Certain situations, and markets do have a need for this sort of business plan though. The best example is in urban environments where there's a limitation on footprint. Taking a 1200SF house and adding a level to make it a 2400SF house is sometimes a great path forward. Just different tools for the belt! Just so you know, we go live every Friday at Noon in our free FB community. If you ever wanted to connect it's a great place to meet and ask Matt, and other DeRosa Staff members questions. facebook.com/groups/DerosaInsider

[@lglillady]

Hi, I just came across your video, my husband and I are in the midst of a home remodel. That was supposed to add a new floor to our rasied ranch. Which is basically a 3rd floor I guess, the remodeling company we hired is now telling us to go out instead of up. I'm now really confused and a little disappointed. I thought it was easier to go up a level turns out not so much. Any ideas on the best way to add a masterbedroom/ bathroom and walk-in closet to a basic 1960's raised ranch.

[@DeRosaGroup]

Every house is different. Consider talking to an architect and your local towns permit office. They can offer insight on what can be done

[@sarinal9488]

You made me laugh when you said your wife gets both walk-in closets. 😂

[@DeRosaGroup]

It's a fact!

[@cfuentesjr85]

This video was the first I've seen from your channel. Subscribing now.

[@russellsalinas295]

I want to build my own tiny house and I want to build it with wide open floor plans and 20-25 foot ceilings. How do I build a house (the walls) going straight up to 25 feet?

[@DeRosaGroup]

Great question, you should find a local architect who can give you some thoughts

[@Sam-gl6bm]

Storage containers are a great option for that goal if your city’s cool permitting it.

[@xblindfolded]

Honestly, if you're wanting to build your own home with 20-25ft ceilings and don't know how to do that, you probably shouldn't be building your own home.

[@DeRosaGroup]

Agreed, that's why a good architect is key

[@corrional]

Hey Matt, Great looking property that you have going on here. Do you have any updated numbers on the cost + rehab and so on. Thanks in Advance!!

[@DeRosaGroup]

Sure. We just locked this one up to sell. Buy was $235,000. Rehab was $300,000. Carrying cost is what killed us, at another $50,000. Sold for $649,000.

[@Fez2424]

@@DeRosaGroup can you share the final look of that house (before and after)

[@acanniff00]

What would be the expected cost range to do an addition like this.

[@DeRosaGroup]

Pre COVID, around $65 a square foot. Now, it's anyone's guess

[@mrmrjims3865]

So my neighborhood is all one story, can I still add a second story

[@DeRosaGroup]

You should talk to the zoning officer in your town, they will know

[@tonygutierrez3073]

What kind of work had to be done to the existing footing?

[@grassman8684]

That shoud have been addressed in the video. I was thinking of doing this to one of my houses

[@robertsutton3001]

I wanna do this on my personal and make the upstairs a penthouse with a kitchen and bathroom so I can rent it out and house hack it for 100-200 a night. If I add a pool and sauna I can attract people because it’s awesome

[@DeRosaGroup]

Sounds awesome!

[@h7opolo]

2:54 walls inside of the exterior just eat up living space.

[@DeRosaGroup]

Thanks

[@ryana8232]

I am doing the exact project costing right now can you be kind enough to tell me what was the total project cost from start to finish it will really help me out !

[@DeRosaGroup]

Total cost was around 200k. That's around 60 per square foot

[@Rimshanadeem3939]

How much cost to build second story with 1 bed room and 1 full bathroom?

[@DeRosaGroup]

You need to price it out in dollars per square foot. That can range from 80 dollars to the sky depending on many factors

[@justtube]

Hey how much roughly does it cost to fully remodel the bottom half and add a whole new second floor

[@DeRosaGroup]

Approximately 100 per square foot including the architect fees.

[@lilydawn-mm6xm]

Okay, I love the ideas and thank you so much for making these but... Yeah, you knew there had to be a but... coming, right? When I started watching I was really hoping to learn how to tell when the original structure will support the weight of a second story. Pretty please? Or if you've already done that a I missed it somehow, may I please have the link? Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@DeRosaGroup]

We didn't get into that in a video form yet, but it's a good question. The short answer is that the architect you hire looks into this first, not just to make sure the first floor framing can hold the weight but the foundation also.

[@lilydawn-mm6xm]

So you won't know if it's possible until after you buy? You buy knowing you'll do *something* with the property but no idea what until after the fact? If you buy hoping you'll be able to add a second story and find out you can't, do you have a SOP fallback option? Or are you pretty mellow on your options?

[@DeRosaGroup]

We looked at our options with our architect before closing, you always need to do your due diligence before you buy

[@saranmandhadapu]

@@DeRosaGroup Can I get a referral for an Architect who can draw plans for 2nd level of a commercial brick building in Philadelphia Suburb?

[@DeRosaGroup]

@@saranmandhadapu see if you can locate Rich Carrol, hes great. I think hes based in Philly

[@mrmrjims3865]

How much total project for 2000sqft would cost

[@DeRosaGroup]

Budget for 100 per square foot

[@mrmrjims3865]

@@DeRosaGroup so $200k to add second story to 2000 sqft

[@oneluv79]

What state is this

[@DeRosaGroup]

New Jersey

[@monisa456]

Inspiring video. What do you do if the old first floor is not quite level but tilt on one side with about five inch? Would you level that on top after tearing down the roof, and then add the second floor? Or?

[@DeRosaGroup]

First, you should consult with a structural engineer or architect if your floors are not level on the first floor. Likely they will tell you to put in new supports to level that off first, then add the second level.

[@monisa456]

@@DeRosaGroup Thank you so much for the information.

[@dingram4004]

How much did all this cost?

[@DeRosaGroup]

Around $80 per square foot

[@ars22100]

@@DeRosaGroup Matt, please clarify. Previously you said it was about 100/sqft. Was that only because you included all the fees for the architect?

[@psudsi]

New(?) intro music !! Nice. Pop-top, Even better. Keep it up, Matt!

[@baltimorerealestate8663]

What about on a rowhome? I want to build up to increase basement height for 6'5 into 7'5 finished height. Then build out to increase bed and bath space 3/1 to 4/2 . House is 13feet wide and 55 feet long .

[@DeRosaGroup]

You could actually dig down to increase basement height. I've seen it done in philly for around 6k, digging to the top of the foundation

[@ambiguouswebmail]

Did this require a footer upgrade as well?

[@DeRosaGroup]

Actually it didn't. We consulted with an architect and they cleared the current foundation to hold the second floor no problem!

[@deeeznuuuts]

I thought this was Tim and Eric's awesome show for a moment...

[@DeRosaGroup]

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[@manialameery7183]

hello #Cai Cai i am #Mani let us choose some disign for our house ...

[@DeRosaGroup]

Thanks!

[@elliemm557]

Actually wanted to see where the stairs were.

[@DeRosaGroup]

The stairs were in the center of the house

[@NewHopeAudio]

"open floor plan" has to be the most overused word and process.

[@DeRosaGroup]

You are right! But I haven't heard a better way to say "less walls" lol.

[@everydaybladesinc]

Building up is the biggest waste of money and modern construction. It’s about half the cost to build out as it is to build up.

[@DeRosaGroup]

Correct, but in this situation as well as many others it's not allowed to expand the footprint of the house due to setback rules and zoning.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Build 2nd story for 200k..and value goes up 400k or more

[@DeRosaGroup]

That's the plan!

[@1sornram]

Hi, so the cost for adding 2nd level cost at 200k for starting? I want to do this but afraid the cost will add more burden.

[@CrazyCamo]

I lost interest when he started describing why we use open floor plans. I was pretty sure we we built the way we did because we had less techno magic to heart and cool, if we did we would have built open.

[@CrazyCamo]

But yeah, open is better lol

[@DeRosaGroup]

It is

[@Firstnamelastname12387]

less talking more showing

[@DaBuick]

Open floor plans are kinda dated these days. People are going back to more secluded homes.