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Extension / additional floor

Extension / additional floor – Ecuador

Cities available in Ecuador

Extension / additional floor in Alausí Extension / additional floor in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno Extension / additional floor in Ambato Extension / additional floor in Archidona Extension / additional floor in Atuntaqui Extension / additional floor in Azogues Extension / additional floor in Babahoyo Extension / additional floor in Bahía de Caraquez Extension / additional floor in Balao Extension / additional floor in Balzar Extension / additional floor in Baños Extension / additional floor in Boca Suno Extension / additional floor in Calceta Extension / additional floor in Cañar Extension / additional floor in Cantón Portoviejo Extension / additional floor in Cantón San Fernando Extension / additional floor in Catarama Extension / additional floor in Cayambe Extension / additional floor in Chone Extension / additional floor in Colimes Extension / additional floor in Coronel Marcelino Maridueña Extension / additional floor in Cotacachi Extension / additional floor in Cuenca Extension / additional floor in El Ángel Extension / additional floor in El Triunfo Extension / additional floor in Eloy Alfaro Extension / additional floor in Esmeraldas Extension / additional floor in Francisco de Orellana Canton Extension / additional floor in Gualaceo Extension / additional floor in Gualaquiza Extension / additional floor in Guano Extension / additional floor in Guaranda Extension / additional floor in Guayaquil Extension / additional floor in Huaquillas Extension / additional floor in Ibarra Extension / additional floor in Jipijapa Extension / additional floor in Junín Extension / additional floor in La Libertad Extension / additional floor in La Mana Extension / additional floor in La Troncal Extension / additional floor in La Unión Extension / additional floor in Latacunga Extension / additional floor in Llacao Extension / additional floor in Loja Extension / additional floor in Lomas de Sargentillo Extension / additional floor in Loreto Canton Extension / additional floor in Macas Extension / additional floor in Machachi Extension / additional floor in Machala Extension / additional floor in Manta Extension / additional floor in Milagro Extension / additional floor in Montalvo Extension / additional floor in Montecristi Extension / additional floor in Muisne Extension / additional floor in Naranjal Extension / additional floor in Naranjito Extension / additional floor in Nueva Loja Extension / additional floor in Nulti Extension / additional floor in Otavalo Extension / additional floor in Pajan Extension / additional floor in Palenque Extension / additional floor in Palestina Extension / additional floor in Palora Extension / additional floor in Pampanal de Bolívar Extension / additional floor in Pasaje Extension / additional floor in Pedernales Extension / additional floor in Pedro Carbo Extension / additional floor in Pelileo Extension / additional floor in Píllaro Extension / additional floor in Pimampiro Extension / additional floor in Piñas Extension / additional floor in Playas Extension / additional floor in Portovelo Extension / additional floor in Portoviejo Extension / additional floor in Puerto Ayora Extension / additional floor in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Extension / additional floor in Puerto Bolívar Extension / additional floor in Puerto Francisco de Orellana Extension / additional floor in Puerto Villamil Extension / additional floor in Pujilí Extension / additional floor in Puyo Extension / additional floor in Quevedo Extension / additional floor in Quito Extension / additional floor in Rio Verde Extension / additional floor in Riobamba Extension / additional floor in Rocafuerte Extension / additional floor in Rosa Zarate Extension / additional floor in Salinas Extension / additional floor in Samborondón Extension / additional floor in San Gabriel Extension / additional floor in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas Extension / additional floor in San Miguel Extension / additional floor in San Miguel de Salcedo Extension / additional floor in San Vicente Extension / additional floor in Sangolquí Extension / additional floor in Santa Ana Extension / additional floor in Santa Elena Extension / additional floor in Santa Lucía Extension / additional floor in Santa Rosa Extension / additional floor in Santo Domingo de los Colorados Extension / additional floor in Saquisilí Extension / additional floor in Sucre Extension / additional floor in Sucúa Extension / additional floor in Tena Extension / additional floor in Tosagua Extension / additional floor in Tulcan Extension / additional floor in Tutamandahostel Extension / additional floor in Valdez Extension / additional floor in Velasco Ibarra Extension / additional floor in Ventanas Extension / additional floor in Vinces Extension / additional floor in Yaguachi Nuevo Extension / additional floor in Yantzaza Extension / additional floor in Zamora Extension / additional floor in Zaruma

Home extension and additional floor — Ecuador

Adding a room, enclosing a terrace or building an extra floor lets you gain space without moving. These are structural projects that need serious preparation before any ground is broken. On Helplease, you describe your project and the workers offering this service in Ecuador are notified of your request.

Types of projects

  • Single-storey extension: a new room attached to the house at ground level.
  • Additional floor: building a storey on top of the existing structure.
  • Enclosing a space: turning a terrace, covered patio or garage into a habitable room.
  • Rooftop room: creating a room on a flat roof.

Depending on the project and what you agree with the worker, the structural work can include foundations, columns and beams, walls, slabs, openings and roofing. Finishing trades (electrics, plumbing, joinery, coverings) should be specified or handled through other services in the catalogue.

Key points

The existing structure

An additional floor puts significant extra weight on walls and foundations. Their capacity must be checked by a qualified professional before any commitment: this is what makes the project safe.

Permissions

An extension or extra floor usually requires authorisation. Check with the relevant authorities what applies to your property before starting.

Plans

A project of this scale relies on plans. If you have them, mention it in your request; if not, say that this still needs to be arranged.

Site organisation

Material access, storage, rubble removal and living in the home during the work all need to be planned.

What affects the price

  • the area to create and number of levels;
  • the type of structure and foundations;
  • the connection to the existing building and any reinforcement;
  • openings and roofing;
  • site access;
  • the scope entrusted (structure only or more) and supply of materials.

The rate is agreed with the worker, usually on the basis of a detailed quote.

Frequently asked questions

Can any house have an extra floor added?

No. It depends on the existing structure and the applicable rules. A prior check is essential.

Does the worker handle the finishing?

That is defined in the agreement. Say whether you expect a shell or more.

How should I present my project?

Give the desired area, the type of project, the condition of the existing building, any plans or permissions already obtained, and your time constraints.

Can I live in the home during the work?

Often yes for an extension, with some constraints; for an extra floor, it depends on the scale of the work. Discuss it with the worker.

How does it work?

1

Select your service

Choose the service that matches your needs, or keep the one already selected from this page.

2

Describe your needs

Answer the questionnaire, add the details of your request and enter the exact address, then confirm.

3

Your request is published

Workers who have selected this service in their profile receive a notification.

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