Service · Adding floors
Feasibility of adding one or more floors
Want to increase floor area with an extra storey? A report will show whether the existing structures can bear the additional load.
- from 200,000 KZT
- 1–6 weeks
- 300+ projects across Kazakhstan
- accepted by GASK, the akimat and state expert review
Why this is a popular request
Adding a floor or a mansard is one of the most common ways to increase a building's floor area without expanding its footprint. But an extra floor means extra load on the foundation and load-bearing walls — which the building may not withstand without strengthening.
KAZNICEP LLP inspects the existing building, performs a verification calculation of load-bearing capacity taking the planned addition into account, and issues a report on the feasibility, conditions or required strengthening of the structures.
The company's portfolio includes a report on the feasibility of adding a floor above the connecting gallery of the Turan University administrative building.
Inspection of the foundation and load-bearing structures of the existing building.
Verification calculation taking into account the weight and loads of the future addition.
Assessment of the building's seismic resistance with the increased number of storeys.
A report on the feasibility of adding floors, including strengthening recommendations where needed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical building inspection cost?
The cost starts from 200,000 KZT and depends on the property: floor area, number of storeys, structural scheme, condition of the structures and scope of work. We give an exact price after clarifying the input data for the property.
How long does the inspection and the issue of the report take?
From 1 to 6 weeks. The timeline depends on the area and complexity of the property, the volume of instrumental work and the need for verification calculations.
Is your report suitable for GASK, the akimat and state expert review?
Yes. The engineering report is prepared in accordance with the building codes of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is used for approvals with the authorised bodies and when passing state expert review.
How long is the engineering report valid?
As a rule, 3 years — provided the condition of the property, the loads and the operating conditions have not changed. If new defects appear or loads increase, a repeat inspection is required.
Do you travel around Almaty and the region?
Yes, we travel around Almaty and the Almaty Region. Large properties — administrative, industrial and public buildings — we inspect across Kazakhstan.
What do you need to get started?
Just describe the property: address, building type and task (redevelopment, reconstruction, condition assessment). If you have a technical passport or design documentation, attach it — this speeds up the work.
Will the building support an extra floor?
This is determined by a verification calculation of the foundations and load-bearing structures, taking into account the weight of the addition. A report is then issued on the feasibility of the addition or on the strengthening required.
Technical
inspection of buildings
Assessing the feasibility of adding floors is part of the technical building inspection service.