Matthews Second-Story Addition

A second-story addition over the existing footprint of a ranch home in Matthews, adding a true primary suite while the family remained in the home throughout construction. Engineering came first; finish work matched the home's existing detailing.

Add a true primary suite to a well-located ranch home — doubling down on a neighborhood the owners loved rather than moving.

Second-story addition over the existing footprint: new primary suite, structural reinforcement, stair reconfiguration, and full systems extension.

The existing foundation and framing had to be evaluated for the new load; the family remained in the home throughout construction.

Structural engineering came first: reinforcement where the load path required it, then framing, roofing, and systems extension sequenced to close the envelope quickly. Interior finish work matched the home's existing trim and detailing so the addition reads as original.

The existing foundation and framing were evaluated for the new load, with reinforcement placed where the load path required it before framing and roofing closed the envelope.

HVAC extension and zoning, electrical service evaluation and extension, and plumbing risers for the new bath.