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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Considering building on own lot. Most of the builders offer standard 8 or 9 ft ceiling on the first floor (according to their websites). Suppose the living area on the main floor is 2000 sqft and the total cost of the standard layout is about $500k. How much does it typically cost to raise the ceiling to 10ft? Thanks.[/quote] The cost issue comes from the builder having to buy longer 2x4 lumber (10' vs 8')- each 10' piece will cost around $2 more. You have a stud every 16" so added bid cost before markup = total linear wall measurement / 16 (number of studs) * 1.1 (extra for waste, headers, etc) * $2. Soooo for the perimeter walls of your 2000 sqr main floor in a perfectly square 45'x45' building you have 180 lf 135 studs * 1.1 = ~150 studs * $2 = $300 material cost (easily triple that to $900 to account for interior walls) * mark up 20% for a total project cost add of $1100. Annnnd then, because we are in DC the builder will charge you $5000. :roll: [/quote] You've ignored all the other costs such as more trim, possibly higher doorways, different size windows, more drywall, more paint, more insulation and probably other costs. Then the entire building will also be taller, so you have more costs on the exterior, such as siding or brick.[/quote]
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