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Addition Estimates and Costs

Trying to work out the cost estimate of your Home Additions project? Before you do, you have to consider a lot of other factors. Each family and individual has different needs and desires from another. That is what makes every Remodeling and Additions project very different from any other of its kind.

One family, for example, might be looking to add a bedroom and bathroom for their children. Their current home is on a flat lot, with room to expand where they want to. Their home also has a simple roof plan that allows the physical connection of the addition to be completed without major structural changes to the existing structure. The plumbing system already has adequate capacity for the added bathroom and completing the connections for the drain and water supply aren't that difficult. Their municipality that governs construction permits and procedures is easy to work with, resulting in less energy and costs to their contractor. The finish level requirements for the addition are not extremely high - because it is a kids space and doesn't include lots of fancy, more expensive details.

In contrast, a young single adult living in a condo be looking to transform an existing bathroom in her San Francisco area condo may find the process is not as easy. The strict rules set by her condo authorities may cause the costs to shoot up as it is sure to involve a long and time consuming process, getting clearance from the condo association etc. Plus, despite the fact that the young owner is not building any newer areas or square footage like the previous family that had the kids’ room built, the costs of the project will be higher in the second case than the first. That’s because the luxurious tiles, countertops, bath tub, shower and other fittings required in a bathroom will cost much more than that of the first family which had simpler tastes.

You can ask a contractor and builder in the San Francisco locale to give you a range of Price per Square Foot estimates so that you can determine a broad total cost of the project. For instance, the first family that we discussed may be working on a price per square foot in the range of $70/foot to $150/foot. In the second example, the owner with his very specific and luxurious needs is sure to be looking at a larger budget ranging between $200 and $400 per square foot. Besides, there's the fact that the most expensive rooms in a home are the bathrooms and kitchens because they contain most of the home's electrical, plumbing, HVAC network. Plus, these spaces cost more because the cost of plumbing, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and accessories is usually very high

Thus, if you are trying to figure out how much your project could cost - ask yourself hard questions and really study what you want to do. Of course, the best thing to do is involve a professional! Good Home Additions contractors make their living by helping you answer these questions! Our service is specially designed to put you in touch with as many qualified contractors as possible - so that you have the power to choose the one that fits your needs and situation best!

When speaking with your potential contractors, you have to be prepared and learn to communicate your needs and desires as clearly as possible. Begin with the basics of your project and then drill down to all of the details. And above all, don't be overwhelmed! Realize that this should all be fun and enjoyable! There will be problems, delays and headaches - it is construction after all - but the rewards for a successful Home Addition always outweigh the hardships and difficulties. Stick with your gameplans, be patient, and you will be rewarded!

Here are some good questions to begin thinking about your Home Additions costs, and to prepare you for a conversation with your potential contractors:

1. How big will my Home Additions project be?
- think in terms of Square Feet

2. How much work needs to be done for the structural part of my project?
- Will excavation or fill be required? (Is your project going to be on a flat lot, or is there slope, drainage concerns, extensive trees to be moved or removed)
- Will the foundation require special considerations or be particularly difficult?
- If you are building a second story or adding on above a garage, is your existing floor ready to support another floor? How much demolition and re-construction will be needed below your planned addition in order to support it adequately? Will you need to construct a stair system or re-do an existing one?

3. How many windows, doors, or openings are you thinking about or planning on?
- Openings in the building envelope (the exterior walls and roof of your home) are important considerations for heating and cooling, orientation to sunlight and structural design.

4. Are there special considerations for the roof of my Home Addition?
- Do you have a flat roof or commercial style roof? Are there complicated angles that will need to be planned out and executed well?
- What style or level of shingles or tile do you want? Expensive clay tiles or molded rubber slate look-alikes? Simple 1 tab shingles? Somewhere in-between?

5. And probably most importantly, what level of interior finish out are you planning on?
- Expensive, custom door hardware or more standard production-level knobs and levers?
- Type and amount of flooring? Carpet and vinyl are typically on the low end, while solid wood, designer tiles, and marble will quickly add to your expenses
- How much custom cabinetry or carpentry are you thinking about? Built in bookcases or entertainment systems? Lots of stairs or railings? Will you be able to use production built cabinets or will you require more custom built cabinets for specific purposes?
- What kind of countertops and hard surface materials do you want? Laminate countertops are typically the least expensive options (although there are expensive laminate products available), while solid surface natural stone (granite, marble) or man-made solid surface countertops (quartz, aggregate, concrete, Corian) are more expensive.
- What about your lighting and electrical needs?
- Is it going to be difficult to properly heat and cool your new space? Will you need to add to your existing climate control system or install a new system?
- How much plumbing is involved? What style or kinds of fixtures do you want?

Now that you're here, you're all ready to hire a contractor! That’s where we come in. We can help you connect with reputed and reliable Home Additions contractors. Our contractors come licensed and pre screened so they can provide you with the best services. All you have to do is send us your details and you will hear from a reputed San Francisco contractor.

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