Beverly, Massachusetts
Second Story Additions in Beverly, MA
Need more bedrooms in Beverly without losing any of the yard? A second story builds up instead of out, placing a full or partial floor on top of the house. We lay out the structural review, the roof removal, the framing, and the systems as one project.
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Second Story Additions in Beverly
Adding a Floor to Your Beverly Home
Near the Beverly harbor, Colonials and Victorians can gain space by going up, through a full second floor or a partial level over one wing. Homes in Beverly Farms, Prides Crossing, and near Lynch Park can do the same, adding bedrooms, a bathroom, or a primary suite without giving up any yard.
What a second story in Beverly can include:
- Partial levels on Victorians
- Full second floors on Colonials
- Primary suites placed upstairs
- Bedrooms and a bath over existing rooms
- Stairs designed around the first floor
Local conditions
Going Up Instead of Out in Beverly
A Victorian roof can be complex, with several slopes and angles, so taking it off and framing the new level is planned in detail before work starts. Downtown, where many homes are multi-family, phases are scheduled around the people living there, with dust barriers and utility shutoffs announced in advance.
What we review before anything is drawn:
- The foundation under the house
- Walls that will carry the new floor
- The floor framing and load paths
- The existing roof to be removed
- HVAC, water heater, and panel capacity
Going up can make sense when:
- The house is a cape or a ranch
- You need a private suite upstairs
- Building out would eat into the lot
- Bedrooms have run out
- The garage could carry a suite above it
At the free estimate, we check the roof, where the new staircase can go, and the electrical panel, water heater, and HVAC, because each of them affect how the new level is laid out and what it costs.
Our process
From Roof Removal to New Floor in Beverly
A second story on a Beverly house follows a strict order: structural evaluation, temporary support, roof removal, reinforcement, framing, the systems, and finishes. Every step is planned before the roof comes off, since the house stays open to the weather until the new floor is closed.
- 01
Structural Evaluation
A structural engineer reviews the walls, foundation, and load paths before anything is drawn.
- 02
Temporary Support
Posts and beams keep the house stable while parts of the roof come off.
- 03
Roof Removal
The existing roof comes off in planned sections, with open areas covered at the end of each day.
- 04
Reinforcement
Posts, beams, and footings go in where the engineer calls for them.
- 05
Framing the New Floor
The walls, floor, and roof of the new level are framed and closed as soon as possible.
- 06
Systems, Then Finishes
Wiring, plumbing, and HVAC reach the new level, then insulation, drywall, and finishes.
Local details
Second Story Details for Beverly
Building up in Beverly starts with some local basics: the ZIP code, the county, and the distance to our North Andover office. The summary below puts them together with the service area and what is often planned in addition to a second story, so you see the basics before the first visit.
| Detail | Beverly, MA |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County, Massachusetts |
| ZIP code | 01915 |
| Our office | 308 Sutton St, North Andover, MA |
| Service area | Essex County and the North Shore |
| Estimate | Free consultation in your home, with no obligation |
| Related services | Room additions on the ground floor and house extensions |
Cost factors
Second Story Cost Factors in Beverly
Six things shape the price of building up in Beverly: how large the new floor is, the state of the walls and foundation, how much reinforcement the engineer specifies, the new roof, the bathrooms upstairs, and the finishes. Pricing comes after the structural evaluation.
What sets the price:
- Square footage of the new floor
- Condition of the foundation and walls
- Reinforcement the engineer requires
Also priced in:
- Roof design and removal
- Bathrooms and systems upstairs
- The new staircase and materials
Nearby
Second Story Additions Near Beverly
Not in Beverly? We also add second stories in Salem, Danvers, Marblehead, and Hamilton, as well as throughout Essex County and the North Shore. The approach does not change wherever the house is: an engineer checks the structure first, the roof is opened in planned stages, and open areas are covered at the close of each day.
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Free estimate
Get a Free Second Story Estimate in Beverly
Weighing a second story in Beverly? ML20 General Construction visits the house, checks the roof and the structure, asks about what you need upstairs, and follows up with a detailed scope with materials and next steps, with no obligation to go ahead.
Want a second floor in Beverly? Call (978) 917-9072 or request a free in-home estimate online, and we will look at the structure and the roof.
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FAQ
Second Story Additions in Beverly: Common Questions
Homeowners in Beverly considering a second story ask about the same things: permits, the structure, the roof, and how to start. Below, each one gets a direct answer in plain language. If your question is not here, reach out and we are glad to help.
Who coordinates the engineer and permits in Beverly?
We handle it. When you build up in Beverly, we bring in the structural engineer, file the permit application with stamped structural drawings, handle the zoning review for building height, and book each inspection from the structure through the final work.
Will my Beverly home need structural reinforcement?
Often, yes. The structural engineer checks the foundation, the walls, and the floor framing before design, then specifies what is needed: beams, posts, larger footings, or new framing. Shoring holds the house stable while that work happens, and it is removed only once the permanent structure takes over the load.
Do you take the old roof off?
Most of the time, yes. Temporary support keeps the house stable while the old roof comes off in planned sections. For a partial addition, just the section under the new level may be opened. Materials are staged beforehand, so the new floor is framed and closed quickly, with open areas covered at the end of each day.
What happens first when I want to build up in Beverly?
It starts with a free in-home visit: request one on this page or call (978) 917-9072. We check the roof and the structure of your Beverly house, go over what you want upstairs, and explain the structural evaluation ahead of any design. No obligation applies.