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Second story addition builders in Franklin Lakes

Avatar for El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
304 Richards Ave
4.76(
50
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Approved Pro
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
304 Richards Ave
4.76(
50
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1519 local quotes requested

We are a small owner operated Landscaping and tree services company.Services provided are Spring and Fall clean up.Lawn maintenance.plant shrubs or flowers.Tree trimming or pruning leveling. We also offer tree removal.

"Excellent Service."

Marcy P on May 2024

We are a small owner operated Landscaping and tree services company.Services provided are Spring and Fall clean up.Lawn maintenance.plant shrubs or flowers.Tree trimming or pruning leveling. We also offer tree removal.

"Excellent Service."

Marcy P on May 2024


Mountain Landscape Contractors
PO Box 438
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Mountain Landscape Contractors
PO Box 438
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1809 local quotes requested

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024


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Home Quality Remodeling
40 E Midland Ave.
5.00(
2
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Home Quality Remodeling
40 E Midland Ave.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
271 local quotes requested

Home Quality Remodeling is a residential general contractor specializing in whole home remodels, including kitchen & bathroom remodels and home additions. We are licensed & insured in New Jersey. Satisfaction guaranteed, we always aim to exceed your expectations and never leave the job until your home vision is made a reality.

"Home Quality Remodeling took such great care of us with our project. We had a pleasant experience with Jacob, he is organized and professional. We will definitely return to them for future projects."

Kim F on November 2023

Home Quality Remodeling is a residential general contractor specializing in whole home remodels, including kitchen & bathroom remodels and home additions. We are licensed & insured in New Jersey. Satisfaction guaranteed, we always aim to exceed your expectations and never leave the job until your home vision is made a reality.

"Home Quality Remodeling took such great care of us with our project. We had a pleasant experience with Jacob, he is organized and professional. We will definitely return to them for future projects."

Kim F on November 2023


Smart Design By Alex Contracting
Based In
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Smart Design By Alex Contracting
Based In
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1434 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I went with Alex and team to install a new roof. He was super easy to work with, had great prices and his install team did a phenomenal job. If you are debating what company to choose for your project, choose Alex. You will not be disappointed!"

Danielle S on March 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I went with Alex and team to install a new roof. He was super easy to work with, had great prices and his install team did a phenomenal job. If you are debating what company to choose for your project, choose Alex. You will not be disappointed!"

Danielle S on March 2025


Avatar for BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
Washington Township
4.78(
147
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BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
Washington Township
4.78(
147
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
126 local quotes requested

Built-Well Builders offers services in construction, remodeling, architectural design and interior design to both residential and commercial customers in Northern New Jersey. As a fully licensed and insured company with over 30 years of experience, we have garnered the respect of our clients and homeowners as well as industry professionals. Home buyers today want more out of their home than ever before. They want a creative and innovative home with a unique floor plan. At Built-Well, we understand the needs and desires of today’s home owners and buyers. Our homes, additions, and renovations are designed to suit your individual needs while incorporating style, luxury and convenience. Whether you are thinking of a custom home design, a whole house renovation, or a second story addition, Built-Well is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide attentive, expert service by an experienced, talented team from initial concept through construction.

"We hired Grant and the Built-Well team to renovate our kitchen, and they were fantastic to work with. I appreciated how communicative and approachable Grant was from beginning to end, especially about timelines. I was impressed with everyone on his team also — the designer, demo crew, plumbers, electricians, flooring guys, carpenters, and painters — they were all meticulous, tidy, and incredibly experienced in their areas. We love our new kitchen and are so happy that we went with the Built-Well team."

Emily M on March 2025

Built-Well Builders offers services in construction, remodeling, architectural design and interior design to both residential and commercial customers in Northern New Jersey. As a fully licensed and insured company with over 30 years of experience, we have garnered the respect of our clients and homeowners as well as industry professionals. Home buyers today want more out of their home than ever before. They want a creative and innovative home with a unique floor plan. At Built-Well, we understand the needs and desires of today’s home owners and buyers. Our homes, additions, and renovations are designed to suit your individual needs while incorporating style, luxury and convenience. Whether you are thinking of a custom home design, a whole house renovation, or a second story addition, Built-Well is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide attentive, expert service by an experienced, talented team from initial concept through construction.

"We hired Grant and the Built-Well team to renovate our kitchen, and they were fantastic to work with. I appreciated how communicative and approachable Grant was from beginning to end, especially about timelines. I was impressed with everyone on his team also — the designer, demo crew, plumbers, electricians, flooring guys, carpenters, and painters — they were all meticulous, tidy, and incredibly experienced in their areas. We love our new kitchen and are so happy that we went with the Built-Well team."

Emily M on March 2025


Dependable Home Improvement and Prop. Pres. Corp
693 Plum Ter.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Dependable Home Improvement and Prop. Pres. Corp
693 Plum Ter.
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
111 local quotes requested

We have over 20 years experience. It is our mission, to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work went excellently. Sergei and Mike discussed with me, and we figured out the type of ropes to get for restringing hanging vertical blinds and taking down and redoing some curtains. These two guys are amazing with their handiwork. They came through when some of the local curtain and blind stores were of little or not any help. Hire them!"

Robert B on August 2022

We have over 20 years experience. It is our mission, to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The work went excellently. Sergei and Mike discussed with me, and we figured out the type of ropes to get for restringing hanging vertical blinds and taking down and redoing some curtains. These two guys are amazing with their handiwork. They came through when some of the local curtain and blind stores were of little or not any help. Hire them!"

Robert B on August 2022


Avatar for Picasso Construction LLC
Picasso Construction LLC
26-10 Southern Drive
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Picasso Construction LLC
26-10 Southern Drive
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
599 local quotes requested

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We are experts in bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, finished basement renovations and complete home renovations. Accurate knowledge of our trade, experience, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Sergio and his crew were fantastic to work with. The best compliment is hearing my wife say,time and again: I just love my bathroom!"

Gustavo V on October 2023

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We are experts in bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, finished basement renovations and complete home renovations. Accurate knowledge of our trade, experience, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Sergio and his crew were fantastic to work with. The best compliment is hearing my wife say,time and again: I just love my bathroom!"

Gustavo V on October 2023


Avatar for Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2791 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went well. He was urgent and onetime."

Cordell E on March 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went well. He was urgent and onetime."

Cordell E on March 2025


Avatar for Longo Constuction & Electrical Inc
Longo Constuction & Electrical Inc
411 Greenwood Ave.
4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Longo Constuction & Electrical Inc
411 Greenwood Ave.
4.92(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
131 local quotes requested

Longo Construction Electrical Company my name is ALEX LONGO and I am the Owner I started the business 34 years ago .We are a full service company we are license for construction we are license for electrical and we are license for building we take care of designing We also have architects for bigger project I work closely with all my clients I gave my clients my cell number so they can reach me anytime of the day day or evening I also gave him my 24 hour number in case of an emergency I'm always available from start to finish on projects if you want a free estimate please give me a call I do estimates During the day or evenings and on Saturdays . We take care of small medium and large jobs I have my guys that work for me over 20 years you're free to leave the house with my care . We are fully insured.

"It went well. They did take a while to start because he was down workers."

Lisa T on April 2023

Longo Construction Electrical Company my name is ALEX LONGO and I am the Owner I started the business 34 years ago .We are a full service company we are license for construction we are license for electrical and we are license for building we take care of designing We also have architects for bigger project I work closely with all my clients I gave my clients my cell number so they can reach me anytime of the day day or evening I also gave him my 24 hour number in case of an emergency I'm always available from start to finish on projects if you want a free estimate please give me a call I do estimates During the day or evenings and on Saturdays . We take care of small medium and large jobs I have my guys that work for me over 20 years you're free to leave the house with my care . We are fully insured.

"It went well. They did take a while to start because he was down workers."

Lisa T on April 2023


Avatar for Mazepa Group
Mazepa Group
Francisco Avenue
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Mazepa Group
Francisco Avenue
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
550 local quotes requested

Properly licensed & insured construction company located in Northern New Jersey.

"We hired the Mazepa Group to gut and reconfigure our master bath. This was a bigger project than we realized and Devin was helpful at every step. He advised us on different ways to configure the space, offered his experience in working with different materials, and was understanding when we inevitably changed our minds on what we wanted to do as we went along. He is very easy to work with. His crews were friendly, professional, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. They took obvious pride in doing careful work and keeping the work area as tidy as possible. We would gladly use the Mazepa Group again."

Maryann P on March 2025

Properly licensed & insured construction company located in Northern New Jersey.

"We hired the Mazepa Group to gut and reconfigure our master bath. This was a bigger project than we realized and Devin was helpful at every step. He advised us on different ways to configure the space, offered his experience in working with different materials, and was understanding when we inevitably changed our minds on what we wanted to do as we went along. He is very easy to work with. His crews were friendly, professional, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. They took obvious pride in doing careful work and keeping the work area as tidy as possible. We would gladly use the Mazepa Group again."

Maryann P on March 2025

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Second story addition building services FAQs

Converting a vaulted ceiling into a second floor requires three to six months from planning to completion. The process begins with several weeks of design and engineering, followed by permit applications, which vary in processing time by location. 

Construction itself spans several months, including framing, systems installation, and finishing work. Weather conditions, contractor availability, and inspection schedules can all influence your project timeline.

Several factors could make your conversion challenging or impossible. Inadequate roof support structures, insufficient foundation capacity, or problematic truss configurations might require prohibitively expensive modifications. 

Some homes lack the minimum ceiling height (12 feet at the lowest point) needed for functional second-floor spaces. Building code restrictions in your area might also limit conversion possibilities, particularly in historic districts or homes with specific architectural designations.

Begin with professional assessments from both an architect and a structural engineer who will evaluate your home's specific characteristics. They'll examine existing framing, measure available headroom, assess load-bearing capacity, and identify potential obstacles like HVAC ducts or plumbing vents. 

These experts will also review local building codes to determine feasibility. Their preliminary analysis provides crucial information about structural requirements and potential limitations before you commit to the project.

Whether you'll need temporary housing depends on several factors, including the project's scope and your tolerance for construction disruption. Major structural work creates significant noise, dust, and potential utility interruptions that many families find challenging to live with. Safety concerns may also arise during certain construction phases. 

Some homeowners successfully remain by isolating the construction zone and establishing clear work schedules. Discuss living arrangements with your contractor early in the planning process to make informed decisions.

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