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We are a family business that provides- Remodeling-residential and commercial painting services- Flooring- full home remodel. We provide excellent quality, exceptional customer service and extensive knowledge. We are proud of our interior/exterior painting, kitchen cabinets refinishing and deck refinishing. We are licensed, insured and bonded. **Call us for a FREE estimate**
"The quality and professionalism was outstanding. Seeking someone to do a small job and being affordable was very difficult. I would recommend them to family and friends. Thank you!"
Steven T on March 2025
We are a family business that provides- Remodeling-residential and commercial painting services- Flooring- full home remodel. We provide excellent quality, exceptional customer service and extensive knowledge. We are proud of our interior/exterior painting, kitchen cabinets refinishing and deck refinishing. We are licensed, insured and bonded. **Call us for a FREE estimate**
"The quality and professionalism was outstanding. Seeking someone to do a small job and being affordable was very difficult. I would recommend them to family and friends. Thank you!"
Steven T on March 2025
ATG Built has been a trusted authority in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling throughout the Greater Seattle area for over 18 years. Our expertise extends to a wide variety of services, catering to full home renovations, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and additions. Our comprehensive offerings includes securing permits, design, structural changes such as wall removal and beam installation, layout modifications, roofing, siding, staircase enhancements, heated floor installations, electrical work, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, and the installation of custom or budget-friendly builder-grade cabinets and countertops. We take care of every aspect of your project, illuminating often overwhelming experience of coordinating with multiple contractors. Our one-on-one approach with each customer ensures that every detail is precise to industry standards. Prior to commencing your remodel, we offer a complimentary onsite estimate conducted by our project manager that helps to determine the necessary scope of work for your project. Following the onsite assessment, we encourage you to schedule an appointment in our showroom, where you can explore our selections. Our staff will guide you through the entire remodeling process, offering a various selections of stone, tile, and cabinet samples tailored to your project needs. In-house designers are available to assist you in making selections within your budget. Additionally, we specialize in in-house fabrication and installation of custom kitchen countertops, islands, vanities, and more. Our experienced team ensures a seamless project progression, addressing your inquiries and coordinating critical project tasks. ATG offers competitive and budget-friendly pricing, ensuring that your renovation goals are within reach. We look forward to working with you, and transform your dreams into reality. Additional phone number: (253)290-1963.
"Atlantic tile provided us with brilliant countertops in a pleasant and enjoyable fashion all the way from picking out the quartz slabs to installation. The installers were amazing! They were definitely experts in their field and did the work to perfection, coming back twice to get every detail just right."
Sue I on November 2022
ATG Built has been a trusted authority in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling throughout the Greater Seattle area for over 18 years. Our expertise extends to a wide variety of services, catering to full home renovations, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and additions. Our comprehensive offerings includes securing permits, design, structural changes such as wall removal and beam installation, layout modifications, roofing, siding, staircase enhancements, heated floor installations, electrical work, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, and the installation of custom or budget-friendly builder-grade cabinets and countertops. We take care of every aspect of your project, illuminating often overwhelming experience of coordinating with multiple contractors. Our one-on-one approach with each customer ensures that every detail is precise to industry standards. Prior to commencing your remodel, we offer a complimentary onsite estimate conducted by our project manager that helps to determine the necessary scope of work for your project. Following the onsite assessment, we encourage you to schedule an appointment in our showroom, where you can explore our selections. Our staff will guide you through the entire remodeling process, offering a various selections of stone, tile, and cabinet samples tailored to your project needs. In-house designers are available to assist you in making selections within your budget. Additionally, we specialize in in-house fabrication and installation of custom kitchen countertops, islands, vanities, and more. Our experienced team ensures a seamless project progression, addressing your inquiries and coordinating critical project tasks. ATG offers competitive and budget-friendly pricing, ensuring that your renovation goals are within reach. We look forward to working with you, and transform your dreams into reality. Additional phone number: (253)290-1963.
"Atlantic tile provided us with brilliant countertops in a pleasant and enjoyable fashion all the way from picking out the quartz slabs to installation. The installers were amazing! They were definitely experts in their field and did the work to perfection, coming back twice to get every detail just right."
Sue I on November 2022
DP Palmer Painting & Restoration has been proudly offering design, restoration, and painting services in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton areas for many years. Our priority is the satisfaction of our clients, so we always take the time to ensure you are satisfied with the design of your space before starting any work. Our licensed, insured, and bonded painters and designers have years of experience in small and large painting projects in Seattle. They enjoy working closely with clients to ensure each project is perfect down to the last detail. When hiring DP Palmer Painting & Restoration for your interior and exterior painting, wall restoration and commercial design area painting needs, we ensure that the experience is completely hassle-free. We will personally empty the spaces to be painted with the utmost care, packaging fragile objects and doing all of the heavy lifting for you. You can rest assured that your floors and carpets will be well protected and that our professional painters will work diligently to ensure the quality of their work. We will never rush a residential or commercial painting job. We will use top quality paint and tools to complete the contract to your specifications. We will never leave any tools, stains or materials behind that you must clean up. We will always stand behind our work and satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Additional contact name - Suzanne Hinton. Additional email - larrylawrencepal@gmail.com.
"Larry took on the incredibly ambitious project of renovating our 1914 Craftsman home, repainting the exterior, expanding the primary bathroom, refinishing floors, decking, stairwells, expanding and updating the kitchen, updating electrical and heating systems to modern standards, and so much more.The project is almost complete, but we were so excited that we wanted to write the review anyway! Throughout the process, Larry and his crew worked tirelessly to get things done, always focusing on quality and making sure we were happy with the work. Even partway through the project, neighbors were already commenting on how much they loved his color choices, and how much he and his crew cared about the project. Even given how large the project was, Larry and his crew tackled it head-on and got it done; he really brought out what made this home so special to us. We're really happy to have had the chance to work with Larry, and are really appreciating how wonderful our new home is thanks to him and his crew."
Chris G on March 2025
DP Palmer Painting & Restoration has been proudly offering design, restoration, and painting services in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton areas for many years. Our priority is the satisfaction of our clients, so we always take the time to ensure you are satisfied with the design of your space before starting any work. Our licensed, insured, and bonded painters and designers have years of experience in small and large painting projects in Seattle. They enjoy working closely with clients to ensure each project is perfect down to the last detail. When hiring DP Palmer Painting & Restoration for your interior and exterior painting, wall restoration and commercial design area painting needs, we ensure that the experience is completely hassle-free. We will personally empty the spaces to be painted with the utmost care, packaging fragile objects and doing all of the heavy lifting for you. You can rest assured that your floors and carpets will be well protected and that our professional painters will work diligently to ensure the quality of their work. We will never rush a residential or commercial painting job. We will use top quality paint and tools to complete the contract to your specifications. We will never leave any tools, stains or materials behind that you must clean up. We will always stand behind our work and satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Additional contact name - Suzanne Hinton. Additional email - larrylawrencepal@gmail.com.
"Larry took on the incredibly ambitious project of renovating our 1914 Craftsman home, repainting the exterior, expanding the primary bathroom, refinishing floors, decking, stairwells, expanding and updating the kitchen, updating electrical and heating systems to modern standards, and so much more.The project is almost complete, but we were so excited that we wanted to write the review anyway! Throughout the process, Larry and his crew worked tirelessly to get things done, always focusing on quality and making sure we were happy with the work. Even partway through the project, neighbors were already commenting on how much they loved his color choices, and how much he and his crew cared about the project. Even given how large the project was, Larry and his crew tackled it head-on and got it done; he really brought out what made this home so special to us. We're really happy to have had the chance to work with Larry, and are really appreciating how wonderful our new home is thanks to him and his crew."
Chris G on March 2025
Are you looking for home improvement or bathroom remodeling advice? Luxury Bath is privately owned and been in business for over 15 years. It is the number one trusted resource for customers looking to update their bathroom or have a complete bathroom remodel. If you’re wanting advice on how to make your bathroom larger, how to remodel on a budget, or even looking for a local bathroom remodeler, Luxury Bath has the answers to all your remodeling questions. Open showroom available in Redmond too!!!!
"The people at Luxury Bath were knowledgeable about what would fit our space and needs. They helped with the planning and placement of the shower, window, cupboards, and bidet in our complete bathroom remodel. Their quote was very reasonable. They were able to do each of the jobs without hiring an outside contractor. They were very timely, committed to our project from start to finish. We were able to do the major renovation within two weeks. The workers were very courteous, friendly, and were able to answer questions we had. They gave us the present of a beautiful new bathroom, satisfying. Our needs is aging adults."
Janet J on March 2025
Are you looking for home improvement or bathroom remodeling advice? Luxury Bath is privately owned and been in business for over 15 years. It is the number one trusted resource for customers looking to update their bathroom or have a complete bathroom remodel. If you’re wanting advice on how to make your bathroom larger, how to remodel on a budget, or even looking for a local bathroom remodeler, Luxury Bath has the answers to all your remodeling questions. Open showroom available in Redmond too!!!!
"The people at Luxury Bath were knowledgeable about what would fit our space and needs. They helped with the planning and placement of the shower, window, cupboards, and bidet in our complete bathroom remodel. Their quote was very reasonable. They were able to do each of the jobs without hiring an outside contractor. They were very timely, committed to our project from start to finish. We were able to do the major renovation within two weeks. The workers were very courteous, friendly, and were able to answer questions we had. They gave us the present of a beautiful new bathroom, satisfying. Our needs is aging adults."
Janet J on March 2025
We are experts in kitchen, bathroom and complete house remodeling. Located in Bellevue and serving the Eastside and Seattle, our five professional crews each have their own specialized skills to deliver a quality transformation in any area of your home, inside or out. Our RESIDENT DESIGN CONSULTANT will assist you step by step with design, color selections and choosing materials for your project. We will meet you at or even pick you up and take you to our "contractor only" suppliers, ELIMINATING THAT OVERWHELMING FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START. We do all we can to make remodeling easy. As practice makes perfect, our team of friendly and experienced installers are among the best craftsmen in the Seattle area and for your piece of mind, all of our employees have passed criminal background checks. Please see our project photo's displayed on Angies List or visit our website at www.tallpinesconstruction.net
"We were so pleased with the quality of work performed by Tall Pines Construction on our large, extensive bathroom remodel that we hired Tall Pines to install new flooring--engineered acacia wood--throughout our entire home (except for the bathrooms). It was a huge job, but we're so glad we did it. The floors look like a work of art. While doing the floors, Tall Pines also changed all our floor boards and interior trim around windows and doors to give our house a sharp new appearance and feel. The crew were a delight to work with and to have in our home. Late August while having some siding work and shingle replacement done on our exterior, rot was discovered in two areas. We called Tall Pines, and they quickly came out to the house, assessed the damage and repaired it before the rains set it. We believe in relationship building with service companies.Tall Pines is a company you can work with for the long run. We highly recommend them."
Margie O on November 2023
We are experts in kitchen, bathroom and complete house remodeling. Located in Bellevue and serving the Eastside and Seattle, our five professional crews each have their own specialized skills to deliver a quality transformation in any area of your home, inside or out. Our RESIDENT DESIGN CONSULTANT will assist you step by step with design, color selections and choosing materials for your project. We will meet you at or even pick you up and take you to our "contractor only" suppliers, ELIMINATING THAT OVERWHELMING FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START. We do all we can to make remodeling easy. As practice makes perfect, our team of friendly and experienced installers are among the best craftsmen in the Seattle area and for your piece of mind, all of our employees have passed criminal background checks. Please see our project photo's displayed on Angies List or visit our website at www.tallpinesconstruction.net
"We were so pleased with the quality of work performed by Tall Pines Construction on our large, extensive bathroom remodel that we hired Tall Pines to install new flooring--engineered acacia wood--throughout our entire home (except for the bathrooms). It was a huge job, but we're so glad we did it. The floors look like a work of art. While doing the floors, Tall Pines also changed all our floor boards and interior trim around windows and doors to give our house a sharp new appearance and feel. The crew were a delight to work with and to have in our home. Late August while having some siding work and shingle replacement done on our exterior, rot was discovered in two areas. We called Tall Pines, and they quickly came out to the house, assessed the damage and repaired it before the rains set it. We believe in relationship building with service companies.Tall Pines is a company you can work with for the long run. We highly recommend them."
Margie O on November 2023
At Baklinski Home Improvement, we focus on giving you a great experience in all our services. We save you money on your repair bills and add value to your home. We reduce your stress of having to call many contractors to complete different aspects of your job. Our prices are affordable and we get the job done right the first time ? with no shortcuts. No job is too big or too small for us to tackle. Give us a call so that we can help you with your next project.
"The job was done perfectly! The contractor was very professional and had great attention to details. I could discuss with him a few different options and pros and cons of each. He was showing on time everyday and working very hard. Finished project looked exactly as I wanted it. The only minor problem (hot/cold water pipes connected to opposite ends) was fixed next day after reporting it."
Karol K on August 2024
At Baklinski Home Improvement, we focus on giving you a great experience in all our services. We save you money on your repair bills and add value to your home. We reduce your stress of having to call many contractors to complete different aspects of your job. Our prices are affordable and we get the job done right the first time ? with no shortcuts. No job is too big or too small for us to tackle. Give us a call so that we can help you with your next project.
"The job was done perfectly! The contractor was very professional and had great attention to details. I could discuss with him a few different options and pros and cons of each. He was showing on time everyday and working very hard. Finished project looked exactly as I wanted it. The only minor problem (hot/cold water pipes connected to opposite ends) was fixed next day after reporting it."
Karol K on August 2024
Transform your outdoor space with Sunny Seattle Construction, the leading general contractor for outdoor remodels in Seattle. Our team of experts will bring your vision to life, creating a stunning and functional outdoor oasis. Contact us today to get started on your dream project.
"Service and quality of work was excellent. We were well informed every step of the way."
Christine P on November 2022
Transform your outdoor space with Sunny Seattle Construction, the leading general contractor for outdoor remodels in Seattle. Our team of experts will bring your vision to life, creating a stunning and functional outdoor oasis. Contact us today to get started on your dream project.
"Service and quality of work was excellent. We were well informed every step of the way."
Christine P on November 2022
We are a full-service, custom, complete home improvement, remodeling and renovation specialist contractor, based in Seattle. GMG Construction has been providing general contracting services for nearly two decades in Seattle and the surrounding areas. By combining innovative design, unsurpassed craftsmanship and a personal approach to each project, we help our clients create the home of their dreams.
"An appropriate replacement stair was provided and carefully installed. The politeness and courtesy of the skilled installers was simply outstanding. The custom work in fitting the stairs to the existing attic opening was a marvel of workmanship. The cleanup of the area was extremely thorough. We would hire GMG again without hesitation. We highly recommend!"
Clark S on February 2021
We are a full-service, custom, complete home improvement, remodeling and renovation specialist contractor, based in Seattle. GMG Construction has been providing general contracting services for nearly two decades in Seattle and the surrounding areas. By combining innovative design, unsurpassed craftsmanship and a personal approach to each project, we help our clients create the home of their dreams.
"An appropriate replacement stair was provided and carefully installed. The politeness and courtesy of the skilled installers was simply outstanding. The custom work in fitting the stairs to the existing attic opening was a marvel of workmanship. The cleanup of the area was extremely thorough. We would hire GMG again without hesitation. We highly recommend!"
Clark S on February 2021
At Classic Remodeling NW. Inc. our mission is to build lifelong family relationships with our clients, co-workers and community neighborhoods through the remodeling process. Our guiding principles are those of commitment, honesty and personal accountability through a high level of communication and respect for one another. We can build or remodel any part of your house to make your dreams come true! Communication is a tool we use every day to make sure we know what you want. We keep your home neat and clean the entire time we are working and make sure that your satisfied. With Classic Remodeling NW Inc., you are not just a customer, you are family. Our team gets to know you personally so we can make sure your dream will come to life and you will be more than satisfied with the results, and the cost! We build our team on "Honesty, Ethics, and Morals". Let us show you the Classic Remodeling NW Inc. difference!
"I am a repeat customer, so I knew the carpenter, Joe, coming in. I started by using their design contractor. I gave her the colors and ideas (beach theme, ceramic wood-look floor tiles), and she pulled the rest together. Invaluable because I can't trust my own taste. They removed a square shower in the corner and a set of shelves next to it, and glassed in that end of the room for a full shower. We put tile down along the whole room, with a recessed shower pan, and a linear drain against the wall. Joe built-in medicine cabinets, and trim all around the room, per my design pictures. The subs included a glass door guy, the plumber, the tiler, painter, and the countertop slab tiler. We also had some work done in our hallway. They removed the single boob light from the middle, and installed two recessed lights on either end, along with putting two switch boxes on either end of the hallway. Joe built a floor to ceiling cabinet in a 13” dead space at the end of the hallway, which included a laundry hamper on tracks, cubbies, and shelves. And then on a whim, I asked to have our old hallway linen cupboard doors replaced to match the new ones. We had two leaks during and after, but one reason I would use them again, is how they handled both times. One was a leak from the plug on the toilet supply. We found it on a Saturday morning, and I ended up waking up our carpenter with my text. He came out and figured it out and fixed it by 1. The other one was after everything was done and cleaned up, and we had paid for everything. The basement bathroom ceiling, fan, and wall below the master was wet one day, and we realized a joint in the pipe from the master toilet to the stack was slowly dripping between the two rooms. I texted Joe again, and he referred me to our GC, who came out with a plumber and fixed it. They had to make a hole in the downstairs drywall, so he has been coming back regularly to put three layers of mud on the new drywall. I was so sure that they would regretfully find that it wasn't their fault and we would have to deal with the cost and bother of finding a plumber and carpenter. Start to finish, it took about four months, but three weeks of that was the initial tile order, and another three for an incorrect tile order."
JOELLE B on March 2019
At Classic Remodeling NW. Inc. our mission is to build lifelong family relationships with our clients, co-workers and community neighborhoods through the remodeling process. Our guiding principles are those of commitment, honesty and personal accountability through a high level of communication and respect for one another. We can build or remodel any part of your house to make your dreams come true! Communication is a tool we use every day to make sure we know what you want. We keep your home neat and clean the entire time we are working and make sure that your satisfied. With Classic Remodeling NW Inc., you are not just a customer, you are family. Our team gets to know you personally so we can make sure your dream will come to life and you will be more than satisfied with the results, and the cost! We build our team on "Honesty, Ethics, and Morals". Let us show you the Classic Remodeling NW Inc. difference!
"I am a repeat customer, so I knew the carpenter, Joe, coming in. I started by using their design contractor. I gave her the colors and ideas (beach theme, ceramic wood-look floor tiles), and she pulled the rest together. Invaluable because I can't trust my own taste. They removed a square shower in the corner and a set of shelves next to it, and glassed in that end of the room for a full shower. We put tile down along the whole room, with a recessed shower pan, and a linear drain against the wall. Joe built-in medicine cabinets, and trim all around the room, per my design pictures. The subs included a glass door guy, the plumber, the tiler, painter, and the countertop slab tiler. We also had some work done in our hallway. They removed the single boob light from the middle, and installed two recessed lights on either end, along with putting two switch boxes on either end of the hallway. Joe built a floor to ceiling cabinet in a 13” dead space at the end of the hallway, which included a laundry hamper on tracks, cubbies, and shelves. And then on a whim, I asked to have our old hallway linen cupboard doors replaced to match the new ones. We had two leaks during and after, but one reason I would use them again, is how they handled both times. One was a leak from the plug on the toilet supply. We found it on a Saturday morning, and I ended up waking up our carpenter with my text. He came out and figured it out and fixed it by 1. The other one was after everything was done and cleaned up, and we had paid for everything. The basement bathroom ceiling, fan, and wall below the master was wet one day, and we realized a joint in the pipe from the master toilet to the stack was slowly dripping between the two rooms. I texted Joe again, and he referred me to our GC, who came out with a plumber and fixed it. They had to make a hole in the downstairs drywall, so he has been coming back regularly to put three layers of mud on the new drywall. I was so sure that they would regretfully find that it wasn't their fault and we would have to deal with the cost and bother of finding a plumber and carpenter. Start to finish, it took about four months, but three weeks of that was the initial tile order, and another three for an incorrect tile order."
JOELLE B on March 2019
Current Super Service Award Winner for 2019 seven years running! Johnson Custom Builders is a Design Builder. Our approach is simple. It all starts with listening. We work closely with our clients to understand everything from their needs to their design preferences. Then we go to work helping them exceed their goals. www.johnsoncustombuilders.com Our process is completely transparent. Our estimates are designed to provide realistic expectations not best-case scenarios. For us, communication is key and we keep you completely informed every step of the way communicating in a way that helps you anticipate and act to effectively engineer the best possible solutions every step of the way. At Johnson Custom Builders our approach is never just about managing timelines and budgets its about delivering on promises and helping you realize dreams. One look at a Johnson Custom build and you'll immediately understand why so many discriminating customers recommend us to their friends looking for a higher level of customized home building. It's not just about the attention to detail or use of the highest-quality materials or even the custom-crafted details. It's about the personalization. Personalization that comes from a builder that not only knows how to listen but also how to anticipate, communicate and most of all deliver on a promise. A native of Kirkland, Washington, founder Ryan Johnson shares the same core values as the community he has always called home: Integrity, Honesty and Originality. He's been actively designing, building and remodeling homes in the area for over 25 years. And in that time, he has earned a stellar reputation for providing outstanding results crafted with uncompromising integrity and quality. Hes also earned a reputation for delivering on his promises. A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) !
"I worked with Johnson Custom Builders to build a home addition from initial consultation to final walk-through. Throughout this process, Ryan was always professional, courteous, and attentive to our needs. He took the time to listen to our ideas and understand our vision, and suggested a design that blends seamlessly with our existing home. Ryan kept us informed every step of the way, providing regular updates on the project timeline, budget, and any issues that arose. His communication skills were excellent, and he was always available to answer our questions and address our concerns. In summary, our experience working with Ryan was outstanding; my wife and I feel like we were well advised throughout the entire process and we made it through lengthy construction work with little stress on our end. Based on our experience, we highly recommend Johnson Custom Builders for your construction needs."
Henik V on April 2025
Current Super Service Award Winner for 2019 seven years running! Johnson Custom Builders is a Design Builder. Our approach is simple. It all starts with listening. We work closely with our clients to understand everything from their needs to their design preferences. Then we go to work helping them exceed their goals. www.johnsoncustombuilders.com Our process is completely transparent. Our estimates are designed to provide realistic expectations not best-case scenarios. For us, communication is key and we keep you completely informed every step of the way communicating in a way that helps you anticipate and act to effectively engineer the best possible solutions every step of the way. At Johnson Custom Builders our approach is never just about managing timelines and budgets its about delivering on promises and helping you realize dreams. One look at a Johnson Custom build and you'll immediately understand why so many discriminating customers recommend us to their friends looking for a higher level of customized home building. It's not just about the attention to detail or use of the highest-quality materials or even the custom-crafted details. It's about the personalization. Personalization that comes from a builder that not only knows how to listen but also how to anticipate, communicate and most of all deliver on a promise. A native of Kirkland, Washington, founder Ryan Johnson shares the same core values as the community he has always called home: Integrity, Honesty and Originality. He's been actively designing, building and remodeling homes in the area for over 25 years. And in that time, he has earned a stellar reputation for providing outstanding results crafted with uncompromising integrity and quality. Hes also earned a reputation for delivering on his promises. A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) !
"I worked with Johnson Custom Builders to build a home addition from initial consultation to final walk-through. Throughout this process, Ryan was always professional, courteous, and attentive to our needs. He took the time to listen to our ideas and understand our vision, and suggested a design that blends seamlessly with our existing home. Ryan kept us informed every step of the way, providing regular updates on the project timeline, budget, and any issues that arose. His communication skills were excellent, and he was always available to answer our questions and address our concerns. In summary, our experience working with Ryan was outstanding; my wife and I feel like we were well advised throughout the entire process and we made it through lengthy construction work with little stress on our end. Based on our experience, we highly recommend Johnson Custom Builders for your construction needs."
Henik V on April 2025
Second story addition building services FAQs
For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.
Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.
A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.
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