If your family has outgrown your single-story home but you don’t want to lose your yard, pool, or lot space, a second-storey addition is the answer. Tiny Home Builders Florida has spent 25 years helping Florida homeowners add full second stories safely, affordably, and to code.
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You love your lot, but your house just doesn’t fit your life anymore. Here’s how to know it’s time.
A growing family, a new baby, or an aging parent moving in all create the same problem: not enough rooms. A second story adds bedrooms without touching your yard.
Many Florida lots, especially in older or coastal neighborhoods, have tight setbacks that make ground-floor additions impossible. Building up sidesteps that restriction entirely.
If your backyard, pool deck, or landscaping is non-negotiable, a horizontal addition isn't an option. A second story preserves every square foot of outdoor space.
A home that feels tight now only gets tighter as families grow. The sooner you plan, the sooner you're living in the extra space you need. Our team is ready to walk you through feasibility, we start with a free consultation.
Every second-storey addition starts with a structural assessment and is built to full Florida Building Code wind-load standards. Here’s how we approach the project depending on your home and goals.
A complete new floor built across your entire existing footprint, often doubling your livable square footage. This is the right approach when you need multiple new rooms or a full layout overhaul upstairs.
A second level added over just a portion of the home, commonly over a garage or single wing. This approach costs less and causes less disruption when you only need one or two additional rooms.
A dedicated upstairs retreat including a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and walk-in closet. Popular with homeowners who want a private getaway separate from the main living level below.
Before any framing begins, we engineer your existing structure to confirm it can safely bear the new load, factoring in Florida's hurricane wind-load requirements. This step protects your investment and your family's safety.
Not sure which approach fits your home and budget? We assess the structure first and recommend only what your situation actually calls for no upsells.
Building up requires more precision than any other remodel. Here’s how we protect your home and your budget at every step.
We assess your existing foundation and framing to confirm second-storey feasibility. Call (407) 634-1526 to schedule your free inspection.
Our team delivers detailed structural plans and a transparent, fixed-scope quote with no hidden change orders.
Licensed crews build to current Florida Building Code wind-load and hurricane zone standards from framing to finish.
We complete final county inspections and back every addition with our structural workmanship guarantee.
Building up is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home. Here’s why homeowners across Florida choose us for it.
Every project starts with an in-house engineering assessment before you sign a contract, so you know your home can safely support a second floor.
We build to current Florida Building Code wind-load and High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standards, critical for safe, insurable second-storey construction.
You receive a detailed, line-item quote upfront. No vague allowances, no surprise change orders mid-project.
We've completed dozens of second-storey additions across Florida, from Orlando bump-up additions to full-footprint builds in Tampa and Sarasota.
Second-storey additions are a major investment, and we believe in pricing honesty from the first conversation. Costs vary significantly based on your home’s structure and the scope of the project.
Your existing foundation’s capacity, the square footage being added, roofline complexity, and interior finish level all affect final cost. Typical full second-storey additions in Florida range from $150,000–$350,000+, while partial bump-up additions often run $80,000–$180,000.
The only way to get a true number is a structural feasibility assessment. Call (407) 634-1526 for a free consultation and itemized quote, no pressure, no obligation.
Most single-story Florida homes can, but it requires a professional structural assessment first. We offer this free before any contract.
Full additions typically run $150,000–$350,000+, while partial bump-up additions range $80,000–$180,000, depending on scope.
Most projects take 4–7 months from permitting through final inspection, depending on size and county timelines.
Yes. We hold a Florida Certified General Contractor License and carry $2M in general liability plus workers' compensation coverage.
Usually not. Our phased construction approach is designed to keep your downstairs livable throughout most of the project.
A full addition covers your entire footprint; a partial/bump-up addition covers only a portion, like over a garage, and costs less.
Yes. All second-storey additions must meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, which we factor into every structural plan. Call (407) 634-1526 to learn how this applies to your home.
We combine in-house structural expertise, transparent pricing, and 15 years of statewide second-storey addition experience.
Stop compromising on space, build up and keep the home you love. Our structural experts are ready to assess your home and deliver a transparent quote.
