Adding a bedroom to a house is usually the next step in the family lifecycle after having children. Family’s often choose to expand either because their existing bedroom isn’t suitable or doesn’t provide enough space for their needs. How much does it cost to add a bedroom to a house?
The cost of expanding your home largely depends on whether you are expanding/adding onto your existing house, or completely building a new addition. Factors such as square footage and structural requirements also play a role in the cost of your project. Keep reading: How To Update Your Bedroom
How much does it cost to add a bedroom to a house?
Average cost to add a bedroom on to your home is $20,813. The average cost of adding a bedroom onto an existing house was found by multiplying the square footage (110 Sq. Ft.) by construction material and labor expenses (labor at $33.90 per hour and materials at $12.95 per Sq. Ft.).
The average cost to build a new home addition is $112,000 and includes the cost of demolition (labor at $13.08 per hour and materials at $11.95 per Sq. Ft.), foundations, framing, electrical work, plumbing, drywall/finish work, interior trim work and paint. Additional costs for exterior work, landscaping, flooring and garage setup are also included in the average. Cost to add a bedroom onto an existing house Cost to build a new addition cost $20,813 $112,000
Average cost of adding a bedroom to an existing home was found by multiplying the square footage (110 Sq. Ft.) by construction material and labor expenses (labor at $33.90 per hour and materials at $12.95 per Sq. Ft.).
Average cost to build a new home addition is $112,000 and includes the cost of demolition (labor at $13.08 per hour and materials at $11.95 per Sq. Ft.), foundations, framing, electrical work, plumbing, drywall/finish work, interior trim work and paint. Additional costs for exterior work, landscaping, flooring and garage setup are also included in the average.
Is it cheaper to build up or out?
Typically, adding another story to your house is the most economical solution. The biggest cost in building an addition is often land preparation and excavation. If you already own your home, this step is not required; it only adds to the overall expense of the project.
However, there are other factors that need to be considered when deciding whether or not to build up or out. For example, you may own the property next door and would like to expand in that direction. Depending on your geographical location, there may be additional structural requirements so that your property does not affect the stability of your neighbor’s home.
Building up typically costs $5 per square foot (factoring in labor and material expenses) and building out typically costs $10 per square foot (again, factoring in labor and material expenses).
Overall, a new addition will cost you about 50% more than if you choose to build up rather than out. However, there are other factors that need to be considered when deciding which option is best for your family. For example, if you own the property next door, adding onto your house in the other direction would not be an option.
Overall, building up typically costs $5 per square foot (factoring in labor and material expenses) and building out typically costs $10 per square foot (again, factoring in labor and material expenses).
Adding on to your house can be more expensive, but it also depends on the circumstances involved. If you are not careful or do not know what you are looking for, there is a chance that hiring contractors could cost an arm and a leg.