Increasing 1st Floor Ceiling Height Of An Existing Home

JDT1

I have a client that wants me to do a renovation on their home and one of the things that they want me to do is increase the height of their first floor ceiling. Apparently, they have heard of contractors jacking up the second floor, adding steel beams to reinforce everything, and then setting the second floor down on the beams. It is a 2 story colonial in New England. Has anyone ever heard of this technique? Cost?

old27

Make sure you don't stretch any wiring or pipes or heating ducts or anything. Charge the customer One Million dollars. :Thumbs:

-old

mikesewell

Where are you located?

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JDT1

We are located in a suburb about 12 miles west of Boston.

mikesewell

You're out of my territory, but stand by, I think I can get you some help. More to follow in a couple of minutes...

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mikesewell

JDT1,
You have a PM. It contains the names of 4 contractors in your area that do this kind of work.

At the bottom of the first page of my web site are pictures of a similar type job. I've managed several of them. They're a blast.

What is the square footage of the house? How many chimneys/fireplaces are there? What kind of siding do you have? Any brick on the exterior walls?

I wish you were closer, I love doing these jobs.

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