Add a floor to your home
A roof addition can create extra living space. The possibilities depend on your home, its structure, the design and permit requirements. Ponto Services discusses your goals and the steps from preparation through construction. Based in Amsterdam, we work across North Holland, the province of Utrecht and the Leiden area.
What should you consider when adding a floor?
Adding a floor changes your home significantly. We therefore assess the technical and practical choices that matter to your plans before work begins.
Structure and load capacity
Whether an extra floor is possible depends on the existing structure. A structural engineer assesses its load capacity and any changes required. Those findings inform the design and construction.
A design that suits your home
We consider the layout, how the addition connects to the existing home, materials and finishes. This leads to a plan that fits your goals and the technical possibilities.
Roof type and layout
Depending on your goals and the possibilities of the existing home, several roof options may be suitable:
Insulation and energy use
For a new floor, insulation and energy use are key design choices. Suitable materials and solutions depend on the plan and the existing home.
Permits and regulations
Whether your roof addition requires a permit depends on its location and design. We discuss which information and drawings are needed and how any application fits into the preparation.
Read more about planning a roof addition → and see a roof addition in Koog aan de Zaan →. In our project in Alphen aan den Rijn → you can read how permits, drawings and the boundaries with neighbours came together during preparation.
Read our information about a roof extension in Amstelveen, roof extension in Haarlem and a roof extension in Utrecht. These pages explain what is involved in design, structural engineering, permits and construction for these locations. You can also share your plans using the form.
Discuss your renovation plans with Ponto Services
Considering a complete home renovation, extension or commercial refurbishment? Tell us what you would like to change, where the project is located and when you would like to start. We are happy to discuss your plans even if your budget or permit position is not yet settled.
