Project Case Study: Whole House Remodel & Second-Story Addition

Craftsman Transformation: Creating the Dream Home for a Growing Family with Awe-Inspiring Improvements

With awe-inspiring improvements inside and out, Better Builders created the dream home for a growing family of four. With goals to add square footage, improve functionality and create a beautiful space, our team was up for the challenge.

This 1909 Craftsman was riddled with asbestos and lead, had no insulation, and nowhere near enough room for the family. Our primary focus was to create more space while maintaining the craftsman feel.

A Complete Overhaul with a Second-Story Addition

This renovation project involved a complete overhaul of the house, excluding only the living room and front porch. We embarked on constructing a brand new second story, which required significant modifications to the original framing.

Due to the small size of the lot and non-compliance with setback regulations, the house was positioned unusually close to the front property line. While the first story was exempt from modifications due to grandfathered regulations, the new level had to adhere to current setback requirements. As a result, the addition was situated 5 feet behind the front of the first level. To comply with the grandfathered setbacks, we reinforced and refinished the existing front porch.