no obligation

free estimates

Addition Estimates and Costs

Would you like to figure out how much your Home Additions project will cost? First, you need to figure out several other variables. Additions and Remodeling projects are all unique - each family or household has their own tastes, expectations, desires that need to be considered going into a project.

A family may want to include a bedroom and bathroom for their children. With an existing New Orleans area residence positioned on a flat lot that has enough space to accommodate the bedroom and bathroom required. Also, the family’s residence has a clear-cut roof plan permitting an addition without any constructional alterations necessary. The plumbing system is flexible enough to accommodate new plumbing pipes. The authorities that govern the sanctioning of plans and permits make it easy to obtain these, which makes it easer and less costly for the contractor. Then again, the materials necessary are not as high end and so are less expensive.

On the other hand, a young bachelor needing to remodel his bathroom in his New Orleans area condo may be charged a much higher rate due to the rigorous rules set by his condo society regarding construction related amendments and specifications. The project definitely involves much more time from the contractor unlike in the case of the first family. This is because the contractor has to go through the condo society’s rules, and then apply for a permit, and so on. All of this involves a lot of time, increased time consumption and increases the project’s cost. The costs and time spent by the contractor for approving the project and obtaining the permits will be higher. We haven’t even begun to take into account the cost of materials required and labor involved in fixing those bathroom fixtures. Furthermore, if he wants a luxurious bathroom, the costs further increase because bathroom tiles, fixtures and accessories are all expensive.

Contractors and builders in the New Orleans area will provide you a range of Price per Square Foot for you to determine the total outlay for the project. The first family could likely be budgeted between a cost range of $70/foot to $150/foot. Our young professional in the second instance was likely to have a higher range of between $200 and $400 per square feet because of all the expensive fittings involved. The bathrooms and kitchens tend to be the most expensive rooms in a home, because these include most of a home’s systems like the electrical, plumbing, HVAC system.

So, if you are trying to figure out how much your specific project will cost - ask yourself the 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 a living by helping you answer these questions! Our service is specifically designed to put you in touch with several possible contractors - so that you have the power to choose the one that fits your needs and situation best!

It’s important that you be able to put across your ideas regarding the project clearly and precisely. You have to first know what you want and then present the same. Go step by step. First, list out the essentials, and then research them in-depth. Don’t panic! The process is fun if you enjoy it. Even if there are small problems, slight delays etc, hold firm to your basic plan, and don't try to change the plan. Stick with the plan and it will all come together for you.

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?

We would be glad to help you find a reputed contractor. Our specialist member contractors are pre screened for your satisfaction and convenience. Apart from being the cream of the industry, they are ready to help with all aspects of your Home Additions project. Our contractor referral service is FREE. All you have to do is submit your project information and wait for our New Orleans zone to contact you.

New Orleans, Louisiana

• Home
• Addition Estimates And Costs
• Bathroom Additions
• Family Room Additions
• Garage Additions
• Recent Requests
• Sunroom Additions