If you have no space on the rear to add on to the house, adding above the left section might be a plan, but you go from three levels to four, counting the garage. Also, the original portion of the house may need to be beefed up to carry the load if another level is added on top of it. A rear addition would probably be a lot less expensive and you would get more for your money.

Thanks @felizlady - will definitely talk to the architect and the GC on the load. We have a sun room and a deck at the back so having an addition at the back might not be feasible.

Drive around Clark. At one time the town was all split levels and bi-levels. I don't live there anymore but know that there is plenty of renovating going on. Specifically, heading down Lake Avenue going towards Colonia, (pass Rotondos) make a left on one of the side streets. I remember a split that added another level and re-did the outside with a few peaks. Totally changed the look of the house.

@FL - do you have a picture of this house? We have been thinking about adding a pergola over the picture window or a porch and would be curious to see the house with that feature. Thanks so much

What did you end up doing if you don't mind me asking? It's something we've thought of as due to zoning bylaws we can't extend out the back of our home and it's very similar to yours.

Hi carrie and all - thank you for all the comments. this is what we did. we like the final product 😊

@BH2021 do you mind me asking approximately how much the cost was

Hello BH2021. I have the exact same house as you and we are trying to figure out how to add a master suite. do you have any drawings to show the new layout and how this was done? TIA

Hi, we are aslo looking to extend the same way. will approciate if you share layout and how it cost cost you.