Split Level Home Additions

Add a third level or rear den extension

   Split Levels (Hi-Ranch, see below)

Split third level

Split level houses have a unique option for adding living space. Add a new level over the area encompassing the kitchen, dining room & the living room. Depending on the size of the split house the area can be used for a new master bedroom with bath or even two smaller rooms with a bath.

Believe it or not, I once built this job to house a professional pool table. The owners were avid players, both he & she. Since it would not fit up the stairs we had it hoisted into the area when the roof was open. I often wondered if it is still there.

There are more ways to utilize this space than you may think. How about a home office, or playroom?

Split lower level

Another popular addition to a split level is an expansion of the lower level den area. Many times these den rooms are too narrow & the addition of even a few feet makes an enormous difference. It also adds considerably to your house value. A very valuable & more comfortable addition to any split.

 My "Split Level" book deals only with the upper addition. The "Addition" book deals with room additions or room expansions.

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 High Ranch Houses

High ranch or split ranch houses have fewer options than a typical ranch. A hi ranch is nothing more than a typical ranch with a finished basement. The builder leaves part of the the foundation walls exposed about 3' -4' above ground.

I suspect the first hi ranch was built when the builder found he had excavation problems & could not dig below three or four feet without hitting rock or clay or whatever. He then had to come up wih a design that would appeal to home buyers & thus the hi-ranch was invented.

In any event it poses problems when adding an addition because of the high exposed foundation walls. Any first floor addition starts with a 3 or 4 feet high foundation & that adds considerably to the cost.

I have built several master bedroom additions on these type homes. The addition is built either on support columns or the first floor area can enclosed. The first floor area can be used for storage purposes. If anyone wants me to expound a little further on the subject you can send me an email with your concerns.