2nd Story Addition

jkm1982

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4:50p, 8/27/22

AG

With a plan to keep growing the family, my wife and I have wondered if it's feasible to add a 2nd story to our house. We live NW on Cat Mountain and love our neighborhood and neighbors. Anyone taken on an addition to their home? Any recommendations for a builder? Thanks, Austin Ags.

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5:44p, 8/27/22

AG

Call Alan Muskin, the Muskin company
Good folks & has been building for decades.

Also Mark Dawson @ Dawson-Lupul builders.

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In reply to Apache • 8:35p, 8/27/22

AG

If I recall correctly Muskin was quoting new-builds for $350/ft 9 months ago.

I can't even imagine what the cost would be for retrofitting a house with a second story.

Good luck.

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10:44p, 8/28/22

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we are in NW Austin and did this 3 years ago. We used Jacob Turner w/ Turneround Construction. 512-801-4958. We think he did a great job, still happy with everything 3 years down the road. Have referred him to several others and all have had the same experience.

Happy to discuss more if you would like.

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11:17p, 8/28/22

AG

No good referral but just know you need a contractor with city of Austin approval experience. City hall can be a beetch if you don't know how to manage them. Good luck!

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In reply to jkm1982 • 9:50p, 8/30/22

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jkm1982 said:
With a plan to keep growing the family, my wife and I have wondered if it's feasible to add a 2nd story to our house. We live NW on Cat Mountain and love our neighborhood and neighbors. Anyone taken on an addition to their home? Any recommendations for a builder? Thanks, Austin Ags.

Howdy neighbor!

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9:47a, 9/1/22

AG

Adding a second story is $$$$. Can you increase the footprint of your house? That's cheaper but may not be feasible based on lot size.

I suggest getting a structural engineer out to discuss. spend a bit now to make sure you can really do it.

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