[michaelacallahan]

My home is a 1000 square foot ranch with a breezeway and attached approx. 24x24 ft 2 car garage. What I'm wondering is what the cost would be to put on an unfinished second story across the whole house. I know that the foundation for my garage is good for a 2 story structure.
Also the cost of an unfinished second floor only over the house, not the breezeway and garage. Thank you

[Wondergirl]

There are many things to consider. Is the foundation under the house strong enough too? Do you want the second floor roughed-in and then you finish it off, or do you want it move-in perfect with no work on your part? The quality and variety of materials will add to the cost, so know if you want only faux Pergo floors or high-end carpeting, for instance.

I suggest that you first figure out exactly what you want (number of rooms, size of each, finishing of the second floor, etc.), and then talk with a couple of general contractors in your area to get cost estimates and adjustments on what you want. Costs will vary depending if the house is next to a Kansas wheatfield or in the Chicago Loop.

[Flying Blue Eagle]

Good answer Wonder Girl. I was going to give him the same answer.