Your current home may not have been constructed to support another story of living space. Consult with a professional at Estate Homes to understand how the age and construction of your existing structure will affect your plans for an addition. 

A well engineered foundation goes hand in hand with good design. Determining what is needed requires a careful examination of the existing support structure and the desired improvements.  By integrating engineering early in the design process, negative construction and permitting issues can be eliminated.

Careful planning also ensures that municipality or neighborhood association restrictions are reviewed for guidelines and limitations. Often there are height restrictions or view considerations that impact the design of the new addition.  Some sites with septic systems require review before adding an additional bathroom.