Second-floor addition in Kuwait - Mubarak Al-Abdullah

Second-floor addition in Mubarak Al-Abdullah

Adding a second floor to an existing structure in Mubarak Al-Abdullah requires a capacity check of the foundation and existing columns before any additional work. We verify the original frame's load-bearing ability, then execute the new floor with full services and finishing.

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What sets this area apart

Most residential buildings in Mubarak Al-Abdullah are single or two-storey structures on basic concrete foundations and columns from different construction periods. When adding a second floor, we conduct a full engineering inspection of the existing foundation and the capacity to carry additional weight, since some older frames cannot bear the extra load. We coordinate with the site engineer to review original drawings or recalculate loads, then strengthen the necessary columns and beams before pouring the new floor.

Mubarak Al-Abdullah sits in Hawalli governorate, a residential district of low-rise family buildings on medium-sized plots.

A load test or structural calculation of the existing frame must be done before approval for a second-floor addition.

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See also: Additional floor in Mubarak Al-Abdullah

What the work covers - Second-floor addition

What the work covers

Column capacity check through to finished second-floor handover, every stage handled.

  • Existing structure check

    Column and beam dimensions reviewed and visible rebar condition assessed.

  • Drawings and permits

    Approved architectural and structural drawings prepared, municipality permit obtained.

  • Rebar tie-in to columns

    Epoxy-anchored dowel bars core-drilled into existing columns for full structural continuity.

  • Reinforced concrete frame

    Columns, beams and floor slab poured and water-cured to prevent heat cracking.

  • Block walls and roof slab

    Block walls built and roof slab cast with thermal insulation against Kuwait's heat.

  • Full finishing

    Electrical, plumbing, marble, tiling, gypsum and paint to a ready-to-occupy standard.

How it works.

  1. First contact

    Call or WhatsApp us to describe the project and arrange a site visit.

  2. Site inspection

    We visit, measure columns and review existing drawings if available.

  3. Drawings and permit

    Structural and architectural drawings prepared and municipality permit obtained.

  4. Structural construction

    Rebar tied in with epoxy, columns, beams and slab poured with water curing.

  5. Finishing and handover

    Walls, electrical, plumbing and full finishing completed, then formal handover.

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Why one contractor beats four.

Every extra contractor means another schedule and another excuse. With us, one company answers for all of it.

  1. Turnkey

    Shell and finishing with one company, from footings to keys.

  2. Pay in instalments

    Construction and finishing on instalments. Ask us for the details.

  3. Engineering supervision

    Architectural drawings and engineering supervision on site.

  4. After handover

    Maintenance contracts and a 24-hour emergency plumber.

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Questions about Second-floor addition in Mubarak Al-Abdullah

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How do we know if the old foundation and columns can carry a second floor?

We request the original building drawings from the municipality and run a structural calculation for existing and added loads. If the foundation is weak, we strengthen the columns by adding reinforced concrete or supplementary footings.

Does adding a second floor require a new building permit from the municipality?

Yes, any floor addition needs a municipality permit with updated drawings and structural calculations. We handle the permit application and coordinate with the supervisor.

Have a plot, or a house to renovate?

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Licence no.2024/23054
  • Building construction
  • Building finishing
  • Renovation
  • Infrastructure works