{"id":11245,"date":"2020-01-17T11:23:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T11:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/?p=11245"},"modified":"2020-01-22T06:54:25","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T06:54:25","slug":"can-i-add-a-floor-on-my-bungalow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/can-i-add-a-floor-on-my-bungalow\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Add A Second Floor On My Bungalow?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you been contemplating about adding a floor to your bungalow? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bungalows are a flexible, accessible, and affordable housing option. Their biggest downside? Many bungalows fall short when it comes to space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who are contemplating buying or building a bungalow may ask: can you add a floor to your bungalow to expand the living space?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes! It is possible to add a floor to a bungalow. But the task is easier in some cases than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking of adding a floor to your bungalow, these are the things you should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS THE ROOF STRUCTURE?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Most bungalows have a traditional cut terrace roof. It is often not easy to add a floor to a bungalow with this structure. Though it may cost more, it is still possible to convert the space into a floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The height of the roof is another important factor. To add a floor to a bungalow, the roof of the home must be at least 2.3M tall at its peak; otherwise, there won\u2019t be enough room to move comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heightening the roof to accommodate a floor is an option. So is replacing one or both of the roof slopes with a new structure. However, both options significantly increase the scope and overall cost of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW WILL YOU ACCESS THE FLOOR?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, adding a floor to a bungalow will require building a set of stairs to the new living space, which could be a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you set your mind to building up, it\u2019s important to assess whether you can change the ground floor to accommodate access to the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DO YOU HAVE PERMISSION?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Like any major renovation, you\u2019ll have to obtain the proper building permits before you can add a floor to a bungalow. This step could cause a snag if you don\u2019t prepare. Permits also impact the overall cost of the project, so don\u2019t forget to add it to your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAN YOU AFFORD TO ADD A FLOOR TO YOUR BUNGALOW?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

When budgeting for a floor addition, you\u2019ll have to account for more than building materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to tradespeople, the project will likely involve an architect or a structural engineer. It may require work on the home\u2019s wiring, plumbing, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems. Plus, it will turn your home into a temporary building site, which could require you to pay for alternative accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The addition of a floor can be a boom to the home\u2019s value. An extra bedroom alone could be what settles a person\u2019s decision to buy. After all, who wouldn\u2019t want to wake up each day in a cosy, sloped-roof hideaway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, the cost of adding a floor to a bungalow will vary greatly from house to house. The above points are important in deciding whether it\u2019s worth the cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you been contemplating about adding a floor to your bungalow? Bungalows are a flexible, accessible, and affordable housing option. Their biggest downside? Many bungalows fall short when it comes to space. Those who are contemplating buying or building a bungalow may ask: can you add a floor to your bungalow to expand the living […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11253,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11245","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-home-improvement"},"yoast_head":"\nCan I Add A Second Floor On My Bungalow? - Kenya Homes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The adding of a floor to your bungalow can be a boom to the home\u2019s value. 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