cost of addition to colonial

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We did a 3 story addition 2 years ago adding the same space you are talking about plus an unfinished basement and it cost almost 300k. Ours was much bigger than the person who said 9x14... It was more like 18x26...

you got ripped off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We recently did this and received several quotes that were all in the same ballpark. A one story kitchen + family room addition will cost you at least $200K. Two stories will be at least $350K, probably closer to $400K. Our project took about 6 months, but I know many people who have done similar projects and it can take much longer. And we used mid-to-high finishes, certainly not high end (no Viking, custom cabinets, expensive tile, etc.).

Pricing out an addition by square footage doesn't work since there are so many tie-ins with the additional space, plus you have to make changes to the existing space (you don't want to leave the old kitchen in tact, for example).

And the person who added an office and a bedroom wouldn't be relevant to your cost. These rooms don't require gas or plumbing, so the cost is considerably less. The kitchen is usually the most expensive part of a project.

This is consistent with pricing on our recent renovation in Bethesda. We did an addition but also tons of interior work which adds to the cost and the length of time since it's harder to do renovations to existing space than new construction. Kitchen is a huge variable - ours was high end and quite expensive.

[Anonymous]

2 level backyard pop outs in NW DC cost $300-350k, including new kitchen, family room and bathroom on ground floor and then actual master BR, bath and walkin closets on 2nd floor.
Now we don't have to move!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We recently did this and received several quotes that were all in the same ballpark. A one story kitchen + family room addition will cost you at least $200K. Two stories will be at least $350K, probably closer to $400K. Our project took about 6 months, but I know many people who have done similar projects and it can take much longer. And we used mid-to-high finishes, certainly not high end (no Viking, custom cabinets, expensive tile, etc.).

Pricing out an addition by square footage doesn't work since there are so many tie-ins with the additional space, plus you have to make changes to the existing space (you don't want to leave the old kitchen in tact, for example).

And the person who added an office and a bedroom wouldn't be relevant to your cost. These rooms don't require gas or plumbing, so the cost is considerably less. The kitchen is usually the most expensive part of a project.

This is consistent with pricing on our recent renovation in Bethesda. We did an addition but also tons of interior work which adds to the cost and the length of time since it's harder to do renovations to existing space than new construction. Kitchen is a huge variable - ours was high end and quite expensive.

For 300k and 75k site works and prep you can build this 3700 sqrft home new.

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Brochure.asp?ProductID=D15

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We recently did this and received several quotes that were all in the same ballpark. A one story kitchen + family room addition will cost you at least $200K. Two stories will be at least $350K, probably closer to $400K. Our project took about 6 months, but I know many people who have done similar projects and it can take much longer. And we used mid-to-high finishes, certainly not high end (no Viking, custom cabinets, expensive tile, etc.).

Pricing out an addition by square footage doesn't work since there are so many tie-ins with the additional space, plus you have to make changes to the existing space (you don't want to leave the old kitchen in tact, for example).

And the person who added an office and a bedroom wouldn't be relevant to your cost. These rooms don't require gas or plumbing, so the cost is considerably less. The kitchen is usually the most expensive part of a project.

This is consistent with pricing on our recent renovation in Bethesda. We did an addition but also tons of interior work which adds to the cost and the length of time since it's harder to do renovations to existing space than new construction. Kitchen is a huge variable - ours was high end and quite expensive.

For 300k and 75k site works and prep you can build this 3700 sqrft home new.

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Brochure.asp?ProductID=D15

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Web_Interior.asp?ProductID=D15

[Anonymous]

150-175k unless you go with an upscale design build firm (then, expect to pay at least 200k).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We recently did this and received several quotes that were all in the same ballpark. A one story kitchen + family room addition will cost you at least $200K. Two stories will be at least $350K, probably closer to $400K. Our project took about 6 months, but I know many people who have done similar projects and it can take much longer. And we used mid-to-high finishes, certainly not high end (no Viking, custom cabinets, expensive tile, etc.).

Pricing out an addition by square footage doesn't work since there are so many tie-ins with the additional space, plus you have to make changes to the existing space (you don't want to leave the old kitchen in tact, for example).

And the person who added an office and a bedroom wouldn't be relevant to your cost. These rooms don't require gas or plumbing, so the cost is considerably less. The kitchen is usually the most expensive part of a project.

This is consistent with pricing on our recent renovation in Bethesda. We did an addition but also tons of interior work which adds to the cost and the length of time since it's harder to do renovations to existing space than new construction. Kitchen is a huge variable - ours was high end and quite expensive.

For 300k and 75k site works and prep you can build this 3700 sqrft home new.

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Brochure.asp?ProductID=D15

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Web_Interior.asp?ProductID=D15

No thanks. I'd rather have my old, smaller house.

[Anonymous]

Haha, been there down that, new build is $600k and up in the beltway. Unless they deliver the house stripped and empty inside and use low quality materials!

[Anonymous]

My cousin just got a quote from a local well known design build firm, but the name escapes me. For two story bump out with kitchen and expanding upstairs master bath was around 50ok, and it totally soured him on the whole idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We did a 3 story addition 2 years ago adding the same space you are talking about plus an unfinished basement and it cost almost 300k. Ours was much bigger than the person who said 9x14... It was more like 18x26...

you got ripped off.

Please tell us who is cheaper, because my cousin's called all of the firms that have signs up around town and they all seem quite expensive - more than 300k. Your thoughts would be great. thanks.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We recently did this and received several quotes that were all in the same ballpark. A one story kitchen + family room addition will cost you at least $200K. Two stories will be at least $350K, probably closer to $400K. Our project took about 6 months, but I know many people who have done similar projects and it can take much longer. And we used mid-to-high finishes, certainly not high end (no Viking, custom cabinets, expensive tile, etc.).

Pricing out an addition by square footage doesn't work since there are so many tie-ins with the additional space, plus you have to make changes to the existing space (you don't want to leave the old kitchen in tact, for example).

And the person who added an office and a bedroom wouldn't be relevant to your cost. These rooms don't require gas or plumbing, so the cost is considerably less. The kitchen is usually the most expensive part of a project.

This is consistent with pricing on our recent renovation in Bethesda. We did an addition but also tons of interior work which adds to the cost and the length of time since it's harder to do renovations to existing space than new construction. Kitchen is a huge variable - ours was high end and quite expensive.

For 300k and 75k site works and prep you can build this 3700 sqrft home new.

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Brochure.asp?ProductID=D15

http://www.newdimensionsinc.com/Web_Interior.asp?ProductID=D15

No thanks. I'd rather have my old, smaller house.

Tell that to the appraiser or buyer

[Anonymous]

Why re these amounts all over the map?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why re these amounts all over the map?

common scum bag contractor tactic. You ask for an estimate they ask how much you have.