Loft Additions in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento houses vary enormously, and so does what can be done with them. Some have the volume for a loft and some do not. We come out and tell you which one you have.

What we build in Sacramento

• Loft additions and high-ceiling conversions, which we build throughout California

Why this comes up in Sacramento

The housing stock here splits roughly two ways. Older central and midtown homes tend to have steeper roof framing and attic volume that was never meant to be occupied. Newer suburban tracts on the edges of the county have the vaulted great rooms and open entries that came into fashion later.

Those two situations call for different answers. An older home may need the roof structure reworked to create headroom. A newer one usually already has the height and needs a floor system engineered into it. We would rather look before telling you which applies.

How it works

1. A real look at the space. Chris Doering comes out and evaluates the volume, the framing and where a stair can go. There is no charge and no obligation.
2. An accurate written quote. Not a range, not a phone guess. A number based on what is actually in your house.
3. Drawings, engineering and permits. We prepare the plans, submit them and carry them through plan check and inspection.
4. Build. One project at a time, with dates we hold and updates you do not have to chase.

Questions we get from Sacramento homeowners

How far does TruAdditions travel for lofts?

Loft additions and high-ceiling conversions are the work we do throughout California, Sacramento included. Our other services stay closer to our Orange County base.

What happens to the room below?

It keeps its light and its openness if the design is done properly. Where the new floor lands, how much volume stays open and where the stair sits are deliberate decisions, not afterthoughts.

How long does it take?

Most lofts run two to three weeks of construction once permits are in hand. Plan check timing depends on the jurisdiction and is outside our control.

Nearby

We also work in Rocklin, Belmont, Danville, Calabasas. The full picture is on our areas we serve page.