When you need more space, don’t move out — move up! Adding a second story to your Charlotte-area home delivers more than just extra square footage; it also adds character and value. Second floor additions open up a wealth of opportunity for new living spaces, including additional bedrooms, guest suites, bonus rooms, home offices, storage space and more. And, by adding heated square footage, a two-story addition can even boost your home’s value. When it comes to second story additions, the sky is the limit!

As licensed professional remodelers in Charlotte, NC, Palmer Custom Builders can help you with any custom two-story addition project:

Adding a second story to a ranch house
Second story addition over garage
Partial second story additions
Second floor additions
Two-story additions

exterior home remodel of covered entryway at the front of home

Estimate the cost of adding a second story

Is a second story addition right for your needs and budget? As with any custom building project, there are many, many factors to consider. That’s why we encourage homeowners to take advantage of a free consultation with our award-winning team. We’ll talk about your vision and discuss the myriad details and potential costs to consider so you can make a well-informed decision about what’s best for your home.

Second Story Addition Before and After

See how two-story additions change homes and lives

Whether your family is expanding or you just want more space to entertain, host guests, explore hobbies or work from home, adding a second story can be life-changing. Have trouble imagining your historic Charlotte-area ranch as a two-story dream home? Can’t imagine how a two-story addition will fit with your traditional brick home? Trust our visionary design-build team to help you conceptualize and design the perfect second story addition for your home in a way that will make it feel as if you’ve always had this amazing space. We have more than 35 years of experience flowing new additions into existing home styles and structures. Rest assured we have the expertise it takes to add a second story the right way — so you can skip the stress and focus on enjoying your expanded home.

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Second Floor Addition Idea Gallery

After image custom home remodeling kitchen area

Home addition planning for a growing family

The owner of this 1960 split-level home first contacted us about home addition planning before […]

the final product of the exterior of a two story addition

Two-story addition: Room to grow

The owners of this Colonial style residence were prior clients who needed more space to […]

Home addition – Finding space to stay

These homeowners loved the location of their residence and were the perfect candidates for a […]

After remodel photo of the exterior of the new bonus room and family area

New family room above garage

This family had an unusable room above their garage that was cramped and dark. When […]

Dramatic home addition

This family had been living in a nice home in a wonderful neighborhood, but it […]

Completed home addition above garage with new bedroom, bonus room and bathroom

Home Expansion in Matthews | Garage Addition Contractor

With a growing family in a neighborhood and location they love, these homeowners decided on […]

A picture showing the exterior of the home before the addition

Charlotte home expansion: A transformative remodeling project

These homeowners wanted to transform an existing house into a home that better met their […]

Front facing exterior photo of new home with addition and renovation

House additions and renovations

A young family, living in a neighborhood they enjoyed, with family nearby, decided to add […]

Charlotte Two-Story Additions

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