Second story addition in Arlington, VA

Argo Contractors builds second story additions for Arlington homeowners who need more space without giving up their yard.

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  • Doubles your living area without expanding the home's footprint or losing yard space
  • Adds bedrooms, bathrooms, or a primary suite above the existing structure
  • Keeps you in your Arlington neighborhood instead of competing in a high-demand market
  • Architect-led design and structural planning coordinated from the same team
  • Increases property value by adding meaningful, finished square footage to your home
A two-story Arlington home after a second story addition, showing a newly framed upper level with matching roofline above an existing single-story structure. The backyard and original footprint remain intact.

Expert Second story addition in Arlington, VA

A second story addition is one of the most practical ways to grow your home in Arlington. Lots here are compact, and setback rules often block ground-floor expansion. Building up lets you add bedrooms, bathrooms, or a primary suite without touching your yard or moving to a new neighborhood. Arlington's housing stock includes many single-story ramblers and bungalows built decades ago. These homes frequently need structural assessment before a second floor can go up, covering the foundation, wall framing, and floor joist system. Our owner is an architect with 20 years of commercial and residential experience, so structural planning and design coordination happen under one roof from the start. We serve homeowners across Arlington, Vienna, Falls Church, Alexandria, Fairfax, Bethesda, and the wider Northern Virginia and DC metro area. If your family has outgrown your current layout and moving is not the answer, a second story addition may be the right path forward. Contact Argo Contractors to talk through your project.

What's included

  • Doubles your living area without expanding the home's footprint or losing yard space
  • Adds bedrooms, bathrooms, or a primary suite above the existing structure
  • Keeps you in your Arlington neighborhood instead of competing in a high-demand market
  • Architect-led design and structural planning coordinated from the same team
  • Increases property value by adding meaningful, finished square footage to your home
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Second story addition FAQ

Common questions about second story addition in Arlington, VA.

Many Arlington homes can support a second story, but a structural assessment is needed first. Older ramblers and bungalows common in Arlington often require foundation and framing upgrades before a new floor can be added.

Temporary relocation is often necessary once the existing roof is removed and the home is open during framing. Your project team can walk you through what to expect before work begins.

Arlington lots are small and setback rules often prevent ground-floor expansion, making vertical construction the most realistic option. Building up lets you gain significant square footage without giving up your backyard or patio.

A second story addition can include bedrooms, full bathrooms, a primary suite, a home office, or a combination of these. The layout depends on your existing footprint and what your household needs most.

Yes, adding a second story increases home value by expanding finished square footage in a high-demand market. In areas like Arlington and Bethesda, buyers pay a premium for homes with additional bedrooms and bathrooms.

Argo Contractors is led by an architect owner with 20 years of commercial and residential experience. That background means structural planning, design, and construction are managed with full architectural oversight from day one.

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After conducting thorough research and reviewing positive client feedback, we reached out to Argo Contractors for our dormer, front porch, and three-season room renovation projects. Ultimately, we chose this company, confident in our decision. Geo the project manager and team leader, proved to be exceptionally helpful, attentive, and professional. Throughout every stage of the process, he was easy to contact and consistently responsive, often going beyond expectations to resolve any challenges that arose. Given our budget management concerns, Argo Contractors' affordable pricing and customer-focused approach were decisive factors in our choice. Their solutions provided excellent value without compromising on quality. The team delivered outstanding results on our home remodel, completing the work within the planned timeline—a rare achievement in the construction industry. Despite facing cold winter weather during the early stages, they maintained progress and upheld high standards in the finishing touches, demonstrating their dedication to quality. We are extremely pleased with the final outcome and found the construction services to be reliable throughout. Without hesitation, we would choose n again for any future home improvement projects.

Arian Salehi Google review · May 2026

Cannot say enough good things about Argo Contractors as a company as well as the windows they installed in our home. We received quotes from 3-4 reputable big name window companies and Nichola’s price point was tens of thousands of dollars less. The entire process was top tier. Their transparency, communication, speed, product quality, and installation was outstanding. We took out some big arch windows and it was so great that nicholas was able to install siding to fit the new window shape. Nothing cookie cutter about them. This made the job seamless and smooth. Do not go anywhere else for windows! We have fiberglass windows with the exception of two vinyl windows (and they look great together even though they are different brands. This was only possible because we went with Nicholas and they sell multiple window lines so we were able to choose what best fit our needs and budget.

Natalie Duran Google review · July 2026

After researching and vetting numerous contractors in the area for our small townhouse bathroom renovation, we met with Nicholas from Argo and based on that initial conversation alone, immediately signed a contract to begin work with Argo. Nicholas and his team are genuinely good people and are extremely good at what they do! Highly, highly recommend Argo for your renovation needs. Our townhouse is over 80 years old and in an HOA complex; they were very familiar with the layout and knew that the concrete floor and walls needed to be completely ripped out and redone. Their price was reasonable and the quality of work was immaculate. When comparing contractors, I had two other firms quote me THREE TIMES as much for the work that needed to be done. Insane. And they probably would not have completed the reno as meticulously as Argo did. Nicholas and his team made the process extremely easy. Nicholas has a fabulous eye for design and he added some finishing touches that I would have never thought of but look amazing in the space. Honestly, it was close to a design-build style of project where I gave him my thoughts on color schemes and tiling and they purchased the materials and made it all come to life. They also helped install a new storm door and light fixture in our living room. If you need a general contractor, I cannot recommend Argo enough!

Christina Georgia Google review · July 2026

Working with Nicholas and the entire team at Argo was a smooth and painless experience. With many years of experience, Nicholas & his team knew how to stay a step ahead, and I realized how important this was on a project like ours with so many moving parts. David was our project manager and we met weekly to discuss the status of our renovation, to do lists, and upcoming tasks. I loved the organization. In addition, the workmanship from the carpenters and all subs was impeccable… Absolutely nothing went unnoticed, attention to every detail was met. Our project turned out amazing and we are thrilled. I highly recommend Schneider Construction. Thanks for helping us make our dream project come true.

Tom Google review · October 2025

We were faced with an unexpected leak that lead to our master bath in need of repair and remodel. We couldn’t have asked for a better team. Our project manager Nicholas came out, took a look at our home and outlined what would need to be done. David and Geo were assigned to do the work on our home. They did an amazing job. They were courteous and kind when they realize there would be a mild delay in the process. They let us know immediately and helped ease our mind that everything will go as smoothly as possible. We lost access to two areas of the home, but they made sure that everything stayed as neat and clean as possible. I couldn’t be happier with the results of our new bathroom we went from a shab old bathroom to a luxury bathroom fit for a king and queen. I’m so happy with our results and would use them again for any reconstruction project that would come up in our home. Thank you Nicholas Contracting you guys are the best!!!

Tabatha Barros-Devine Google review · January 2026

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