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Second Story Additions vs. Ground Floor Extensions What’s the Best Option for Your Family

September 1, 2025

Need more space but don’t want to give up your yard? For families in urban areas, outdoor space is precious, […]

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Knockdown-Rebuild vs Second Storey What’s the Best Option for Your Family

August 18, 2025

If your family is outgrowing your home, you’re probably weighing your options: add a second storey or knock it down […]

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You’re Living in Chaos. Everyone’s on Top of Each Other. And You’re Wondering Could We Just Go Up

August 4, 2025

If You’re Serious About Adding a Second-Storey Addition, Ignoring These 3 Things Could Lead to Disaster The house used to […]

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How To Navigate Council Approvals to Get Your Second-Storey Addition Built On-Time And On-Budget

How To Navigate Council Approvals to Get Your Second-Storey Addition Built On-Time And On-Budget

July 21, 2025

Are you dreaming of adding more space to your home with a second storey addition, but dread the thought of […]

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How to Avoid Building a Second Storey That Feels Like a Tacked-On Afterthought

How to Avoid Building a Second Storey That Feels Like a Tacked-On Afterthought

July 7, 2025

Building a second storey to your home is a fantastic way to gain extra bedrooms, a stunning new master suite, […]

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Best Renovation Strategy to Get More Space for Half the Cost - and Boost Your Home’s Value

Best Renovation Strategy to Get More Space for Half the Cost – and Boost Your Home’s Value

June 16, 2025

While a full rebuild can easily push $800k, a second-storey addition usually falls in the $350k–$400k range. What’s more, you […]

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The Most Common Second-Storey Renovation Mistake (When Everyone’s in Charge, Nobody is)

June 2, 2025

Homeowners call me all the time saying, ‘We want kick off our second-storey renovation, but we don’t know where to […]

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4 Ways to Plan Your Second Storey Addition to Stop It from Becoming a Costly Disaster

4 Ways to Plan Your Second Storey Addition to Stop It from Becoming a Costly Disaster

May 19, 2025

Second storey additions when done wrong can be a nightmare. Blown-out budgets, missed deadlines, and months of living in a […]

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3 Common Challenges When Adding a Second Storey to Your Home (And How to Overcome Them)

3 Common Challenges When Adding a Second Storey to Your Home (And How to Overcome Them)

May 5, 2025

Thinking about adding a second storey to your home? If your family is outgrowing your space, it’s a fantastic way […]

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Build Up or Start Over? The Smartest Way to Add Space to Your Home

Build Up or Start Over? The Smartest Way to Add Space to Your Home

April 21, 2025

Thinking about adding more space to your home but not sure whether to ‘build up’ or start fresh? It’s a […]

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4 Things to Consider Before Adding a Second Storey to Your Home

4 Things to Consider Before Adding a Second Storey to Your Home

April 7, 2025

Feeling cramped in your home? Tired of tripping over clutter and squeezing into tight spaces? You’re not alone. As families […]

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Talk to a central coast builder about Adding a Second Story to a House

Adding a Second Story to a house is a big decision, is it the right one for you?

December 9, 2024

Adding a Second Story to a house is an excellent solution for some homeowners; let us help you work out […]

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