Everett, Massachusetts
Second Story Additions in Everett, MA
Adding a second story in Everett begins with what is under the roof: the walls and foundation must carry another floor they were not built for. ML20 General Construction works with an engineer, designs the reinforcement, and keeps the house protected while the roof is open.
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Second Story Additions in Everett
Adding a Floor to Your Everett Home
Along the Mystic River stands Encore Boston Harbor, while Gateway Center offers shopping and Wellington on the Orange Line sits next door. For a second story in Everett, an engineer checks the foundation and walls first, and one team schedules the framing, roof work, systems, and new stairs that follow.
What an Everett second story can include:
- Second stories for older homes on tight city streets
- Full or partial floors over the existing house
- New stairs linked to the rooms below
- Walls and footings reinforced where needed
- Wiring, plumbing, and HVAC carried to the new floor
Local conditions
Building Up on Everett Houses
Heavy traffic on Broadway and Route 16 can slow deliveries, so arrival times are planned around peak hours. On a second story, the existing structure is checked by an engineer, walls and footings are reinforced where needed, and the house is protected while the roof is open.
What we check before anything is drawn:
- The existing foundation under the house
- Walls that must carry the new floor
- Floor framing and load paths
- The existing roof that comes off
- HVAC, water heater, and panel capacity
Signs a second story may suit your home:
- Lot lines leave no room beside the house
- You need room for relatives or guests
- Moving is not the answer
- One wing could carry a new level
- You want more space on the same footprint
Before any price, the house receives a structural evaluation: walls, floor framing, and foundation. The written scope follows that review, so the estimate reflects what is actually there instead of a guess.
Our process
From Roof Removal to New Floor in Everett
Temporary support keeps the house steady while parts of the roof come off, and posts, beams, or larger footings are added where the engineer requires them. After that the new floor, walls, and roof are framed and closed, the wiring, plumbing, and HVAC are run to the new level, and the finishes come last.
- 01
In-Home Estimate
We study the structure and the roof and talk through the space you want before the structural evaluation.
- 02
Working With an Engineer
Reinforcement and load paths designed with a structural engineer, plus stamped drawings for the permit.
- 03
Permits and Inspections
We file the applications and book the structural, framing, systems, insulation, and final inspections.
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Weather Protection
Open areas protected at the close of every day while the roof is off.
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Dust Barriers
Dust barriers between the work and the rooms your family uses, and a clean job site each day.
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Utilities Planned
Brief utility shutoffs announced in advance, so your family can plan around them.
Local details
Second Story Details for Everett
Everett is part of the Northeastern Massachusetts area we serve most, within Middlesex County. We schedule second story projects in ZIP code 02149, as well as most of Middlesex County and Greater Boston, and the summary below collects the local details that matter ahead of the engineer’s visit.
| Detail | Everett, MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| ZIP code | 02149 |
| Our office | 308 Sutton St, North Andover, MA |
| Service area | Middlesex County and Greater Boston |
| Estimate | Free consultation in your home, with no obligation |
| Often combined with | Updated wiring and HVAC for the whole house |
Cost factors
Pricing a New Floor in Everett
The engineer’s review carries a big effect on the cost of a second story in Everett. A foundation and walls that call for beams, posts, or larger footings bring cost a sound structure avoids, so we wait for that review ahead of the price. Roof design, stairs, bathrooms upstairs, and finishes count too.
The price depends on:
- How large the new level will be
- Posts, beams, or larger footings needed
- The new roof’s design
Also priced in:
- Stairs and interior connections
- Each bathroom on the new floor
- Finishes and permits
Nearby
Second Stories in Everett and Nearby Towns
Besides Everett, we build second stories in Chelsea, Revere, Somerville, and Saugus, as well as most of Middlesex County and Greater Boston. Many towns also review the height of the house and zoning, so we coordinate the engineer, file the applications, and book each inspection wherever the house is.
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Get a Free Second Story Estimate in Everett
Planning a second story in Everett? ML20 General Construction comes to the house, looks at the structure and the roof, goes over the rooms you want upstairs, and then sends a written scope including materials and next steps, with no obligation to move forward.
Book a no-cost in-home visit online or call (978) 917-9072. There is no obligation, and our team will contact you to set up the visit.
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FAQ
Second Story Additions in Everett: Common Questions
Many Everett homeowners considering a second story ask about the same four things: the permit, the structure, roof removal, and how to start. Below, each one gets a direct answer in plain words. If your question is not here, call us and we will help.
Does building up in Everett require a permit?
Yes, it does. Adding a floor calls for a building permit backed by structural drawings, and many building departments review the building height and zoning. ML20 General Construction works with the engineer, files the applications for your house, and books the inspections from the structure to the final work.
How do you know an Everett house can hold another floor?
A structural evaluation answers that. Before anything is drawn, the engineer reviews the foundation, the walls, the floor framing, and the load paths through the house. The findings show where reinforcement is needed, such as beams, posts, larger footings, or new framing, and we quote the project after that review.
Will the existing roof be removed?
Most of the time, yes. A full second story normally means removing the old roof so the new floor can be framed on top of the walls, while a partial second story may only open one section. We remove it in planned sections, and we cover open areas at the end of each day.
How do I get a second story estimate in Everett?
Call (978) 917-9072 or book a no-cost in-home estimate online. We come to the house in Everett, look at the roof, walls, and foundation, and go over the rooms you want upstairs. Next comes the structural evaluation, and the written scope follows it, so the number matches real conditions. There is no obligation.