expect the conception of your home’s addition to cost money before even a single nail is hammered.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE COST OF A NEW ADDITION
A common question that homeowners ask is how much a new addition will really cost after an estimate is provided. There is often wide variance. The answer, however, is more elusive, as adding on to any home —whether it is building out from the pre- existing footprint or adding a new level on top of it — is subject to a host of complex factors.
These factors may include (when applicable):
• Architectural design • Site preparation (demolition, excavation) • Concrete work • Support structure (standalone and/or in conjunction with existing structures) • Roofing materials • Siding • Ceilings/Walls
• Carpentry • Inspections • Electrical and Lighting • HVAC • Carpeting • Window installation
HIDDEN COSTS
As a consumer, it is in your best financial interest to minimize costs when adding a new home addition. One of the first places 79
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