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We want to build addition 28x25 living room onto our house so it would be 3 walls out and of course a roof extension.May use existing windows on exterior wall. At this point all we want is the shell built then go from there.
What is a fair per square foot price for this or a average price for this type of project? Thanks
We want to build addition 28x25 living room onto our house so it would be 3 walls out and of course a roof extension.May use existing windows on exterior wall. At this point all we want is the shell built then go from there.
What is a fair per square foot price for this or a average price for this type of project? Thanks
The cost calculator MR.Rational linked will have you considering the materials and methods of construction that impact cost.
One word of warning, don't skimp on design and engineering. A poorly designed and engineered addition can really cheapen a home. Consider getting a copy of What not to Build [www.creativehomeowner.com] or Home Plan Doctor by Larry W. Garnett
Looks like a little under 900 sq ft, no plumbing, no special electrical, how about masonry? A fireplace might nice to have.
On the low end, anything that built to year round habitual standards is probably going to cost at least $40/ sq ft. So if your budget is not around $35,000 I would not even think about this project. Thing too, is spending that kind of money to just add some generic living space (as opposed to a shiny new kitchen, master bath with all the pluses that has or even a couple of nice sized bedrooms) is going to be a "re-sale loser" -- odds are you will not see you money back. The way most buyers would see a huge add on to a living room is almost universally negative -- more space to heat / furnish / pay for and you don't even get any real privacy they way you might if you finish off a basement.
Trying to finance "raw space" or a "shell" is always a problem too -- lenders know that a big ol' empty "garage" added on to most normal houses will make it harder to sell, not easier. They would be much easier to get a "home improvement loan" if you have fully detailed plans of what the space will be all finished up -- though they will probably have some leeway if you are up front about getting all "code compliance" stuff by professionals and doing the more "decorating" type stuff yourself (and that can be a good strategy if you have experience in doing bigger DIY -- leaves money in your pocket for a TV, furniture, etc...).
We want to build addition 28x25 living room onto our house so it would be 3 walls out and of course a roof extension.May use existing windows on exterior wall. At this point all we want is the shell built then go from there.
What is a fair per square foot price for this or a average price for this type of project? Thanks
Really, not so knowlegable builder? How, exactly, do you know what I know about room addition costs?
I'm betting you're one of those pickup truck and bucket remodelers with the vinyl sign on his truck that switches out for windows or additions depending the day. And, who prices stuff based on what kind of car the guy drives, where he works and how expensive his wristwatch is. I've probaly contracted for more construction than you have bid on.
You post on every thread here and almost every time you are out in left field, so what do you know about? The OP wanted a price per square foot, or did you miss that part? I suppose you disagree with a range of 100-150 /ft in Idaho, right?
Why did you feel the need for the decrepitation toward me? I was only agreeing with busta.
A tirade like that sounds like Napolean complex- that's my observation.
You got me on a bad day. And, since busta posted BEFORE me I thought your insult was purely gratuitous. In hindsight, I think a little less venom and more information on my part might have been a better approach.
I cut a guy off in traffic yesterday and he tailgated me honking his horn all the way to the highway. I guess he was having a bad day too. I recall seeing him jamming his middle finger into the windshield of his little hybrid as he slowly disappeared from my rear view mirror. Maybe yesterday I was that guy.
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