Architecture - Estimate for room additions?
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jbclem
12-26-06, 08:39 PM
I need to get an estimate from a contractor for adding 2 or 3 rooms to a small house I live in. I'm not sure how this is done and if there is a charge for it, how much is a reasonable charge. I'm going to use the estimate to raise the money for the project, but I'm not sure how much detail is necessary. In other words, this is the first time I'm doing this and I know nothing about it. I'd appreciate some advice on how to go about getting an estimate.
jc
jc
Concretemasonry
12-26-06, 09:05 PM
Since you do not have any plans or specifics, you will not be able to use it to determine who to hire.
Many good contractors will not waste their time of a ballpark figure with nothing to go by. Some may give a high courtesy quote based on the square footage.
The number you get may be good to determine an approximate value, that undoubtedly will be low. That is because some contractors with little to do will like to get their foot in the door in the hopes of getting a job down the road.
Dick
Many good contractors will not waste their time of a ballpark figure with nothing to go by. Some may give a high courtesy quote based on the square footage.
The number you get may be good to determine an approximate value, that undoubtedly will be low. That is because some contractors with little to do will like to get their foot in the door in the hopes of getting a job down the road.
Dick
twelvepole
12-26-06, 10:32 PM
Working with an architect or a designer/draftsman will give you the plans you need to go forth in search of a building contractor.
walkman
01-16-07, 09:00 PM
Many times a contractor/architect will use a "standard" amount per sq ft to help you get an idea of how much money you're talking about when you first start planning an addition.
In our area it's $100-$150 sq ft. for normal contruction
In our area it's $100-$150 sq ft. for normal contruction
trsdos
01-25-07, 10:59 AM
Many times a contractor/architect will use a "standard" amount per sq ft to help you get an idea of how much money you're talking about when you first start planning an addition.
In our area it's $100-$150 sq ft. for normal contruction
I came here looking for similar answers. In my case I have drawn up detailed plans of the work. I have read several places this 100-150 range per SqFt.
In my case I am looking to build a 20 x 20 foot addition , which will be over a walk out basement. The walk out part is above ground, and so the whole 20x20 basement level will be above ground.
So is that
a) $40,000 - $60,000 ( 20 x 20 x ( $100.00 - $150.00 ) )
or
b) $80,000 - $120,000
In our area it's $100-$150 sq ft. for normal contruction
I came here looking for similar answers. In my case I have drawn up detailed plans of the work. I have read several places this 100-150 range per SqFt.
In my case I am looking to build a 20 x 20 foot addition , which will be over a walk out basement. The walk out part is above ground, and so the whole 20x20 basement level will be above ground.
So is that
a) $40,000 - $60,000 ( 20 x 20 x ( $100.00 - $150.00 ) )
or
b) $80,000 - $120,000
walkman
01-25-07, 06:42 PM
The 100-150 per sq ft average includes foundation and roofing costs -- so A.
If you have a lot of plan details you can also go by HD and look for a builder/contractor pricing book if you want to get a more specific estimate.
If you have a lot of plan details you can also go by HD and look for a builder/contractor pricing book if you want to get a more specific estimate.