Second-Story Additions.
Adding a full floor above your existing home — engineered, permitted, and delivered under one signature. Structural analysis, load-capacity verification, roof removal, framing, MEP extension, and matching finishes. Four-to-eight-month typical scope.
The full second-story scope in writing before we start.
Adding a second floor is the most structurally consequential remodel a home can undergo. Every line of the load path, wind bracing, tie-down system, and MEP extension is engineered, permitted, and priced in the fixed bid. Timeline: 4–8 months typical.
Included in the fixed bid
- Structural engineer evaluation
- Existing wall / foundation load analysis
- Sealed engineered drawings
- Permit applications + HOA submittals
- Roof removal + weather protection
- New floor system + framing
- Hurricane tie-downs to wind code
- MEP extension (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
- New roof to match existing profile
- Exterior siding / stucco matching
- Interior insulation, drywall, finishes
- New stair construction
- All inspections through C.O.
Not included (transparent)
- Owner-supplied fixture purchase
- Furniture / decor
- Landscape restoration beyond the immediate work area
Timeline
4–8 months from permit issue to certificate of occupancy. Structural steel and roof modifications push the middle of the range. Every fixed-bid commits to a specific window in writing at signing.
License stack
- General Contractor · FL #CGC1525289
- Roofing Contractor · FL #CCC1335157
- Mechanical Contractor · FL #CMC1251666
- Plumbing Contractor · FL #CFC1434398
- Electrical Contractor · FL #EC13015530
The reason a second story actually gets built without ruining the first one.
01Roof + structural + MEP in-house
Roofing, structural framing, and every trade extension self-performed under Aldo’s own licenses — no waiting three weeks for the electrician to run rough-in on the new floor.
02Weather protection is a scope line
Roof removal and framing get real tarps, real drying-in, and real dust containment — not a plastic sheet and a prayer. Priced into the fixed bid.
03Engineered before quoted
Every second-story quote starts with a structural engineer walking your existing walls and foundation. Reinforcement is in the number before signing — not surprised at framing.
04One warranty conversation
Roof, structure, framing, MEP, and finish work all warranted under one contract with one signature. No finger-pointing if a leak shows up at year two.
Second-Story Additions · the questions Aldo answers every week.
Can my existing house structurally support a second-story addition?
Most South Florida CBS (concrete block stucco) homes built to modern hurricane code can support a second story with modest reinforcement. Frame houses vary — we start every second-story project with a structural engineer’s evaluation of your existing walls, foundation, and tie-down system before quoting. If the existing structure can’t carry the load, we build the reinforcement into the fixed-bid scope.
Do we have to move out during a second-story addition?
For most of the build, no. Roof removal and initial framing require a temporary living arrangement for one to three weeks. After the new roof is dried in, most homeowners live in the first floor throughout the interior finish phase. We tarp, weather-seal, and dust-contain aggressively during the transition.
How long does a second-story addition take?
Four to eight months from permit issue to certificate of occupancy, depending on size and finish level. Structural steel, roof modifications, and MEP extensions push the middle of the range; the final month is finish carpentry, tile, cabinetry, and paint.
How is a second-story tied into the existing electrical and plumbing?
Because Aldo Dellamano personally holds Florida’s Electrical (EC13015530), Plumbing (CFC1434398), and Mechanical (CMC1251666) contractor licenses, the new floor’s circuits, drains, supply lines, and HVAC ducts are extended by our own crew on the same schedule as framing. No waiting three weeks for a subcontractor to run rough-in.
Other custom-home expertise often paired with a second-story addition.
Real projects. Real trades. One signature on every permit.
A cross-section of recent Dellamano Construction Inc. two-story residences and additions across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Two-story white residential home with glass railings, dual garages, and tropical landscaping.
Two-story residence with glass walls, wooden accents, and expansive hardscape patio.
Multi-story residence with cascading greenery, concrete facade, and integrated garage.
Two-story white home with wooden slat accents, pool deck, and integrated hardscape.
Two-story home with concrete patio, large glass doors, and metal railing.
White and gray residential home with geometric hardscape and tropical landscaping.
Luxury home with brick facade, curved roofline, and two-car garage.
Waterfront home with outdoor living space, private dock, and moored access under palms.
Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.
Tell us about the second-story scope. Within one business day you’ll have a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.