How would I add a second floor to my ranch style home?

Tom gives advice to someone looking to UPgrade their ranch style home!
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[@mp-sv2cp]

Our contractor who has over 30 years experience and has a multi-million dollar business, says going up is ALWAYS cheaper, no foundation work required if the current home can support it, and literally is just framing the upstairs.

[@laobaba]

We’re doing this now. We’re building the staircase as an “addition” so we don’t lose space on the 1st/2nd floor and actually get back space in the garage/second floor by taking out the old stairs.

[@jessysaini1]

I am gc in Utah going up is cheaper then bumping out.done that projects

[@theogangryscotsman7607]

stair case... he'll putin an elevator they are reasonable. also watch a move in in Amsterdam while sitting outside at a bar. amazing big window was removed and block and tackle hooked to beam and mount fing amazing

[@isaak0054]

Strongly disagree with this assesment. Please keep in mind that there are many types of solutions to build a staircase. Please dont let a staircase deviate you from your plan. Most people build a second floor on their current home precisely because homes on the market are completely out of range and because you cant expand the first floor.

[@nicolereadstarot]

What if you have to replace the roof anyways and you have enough room for the stairs, right next to the stairs to the basement?

[@ronaldpigeon4713]

You mentioned cost being more. Is this due to labor costs? Material is less than going out.

[@drkgames1952]

Very informative!! Can you suggest someone who can add a 2nd floor in Charlotte,NC area

[@nmbonaparte]

I’m in Charlotte too! Looking for the same.

[@michellecd4722]

Interesting because all the research I've done says it is MORE expensive to build out than up & CHEAPER to build up/a second floor added because you don't have to pour concrete & dig up the land, remove trees, etc., so I stopped listening at 54 seconds.

[@poshko41]

The more I research this the more I think you’re better off either moving or building a new house lol.

[@decarse]

Everyone I spoke to about adding a second level to our ranch was adamant that it was far cheaper than building out because there was no foundation work to be done. I stopped listening after his first sentence because of that statement. 100% inaccurate info.