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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in the midst of a 450 2-story sq foot addition.  Total cost is close to $130k.  We could have got it done cheaper.  Posters who are claiming 400k are nuts.  And the fact that you live in Bethesda is irrelevant.  The costs are the same in NE DC as they are in Bethesda.  The only reason you might pay a premium in Bethesda is because the contractor thinks you are rich and wants to fleece you.  Of course it depends on how big you are talking about (sq ft) and how fancy your finishes are but $400k+ sounds crazy.  Plan on $250-300 per sq foot (high end).[/quote]

Agree.  I added 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen renovation and basement for about $250 k in Bethesda.  $400000 estimates are outrageous unless you're doing high end everything with lots of built ins.  [/quote]

Even the 250K is a little high. 
The builders assume you know NOTHING about building. They assume that if you live in Bethesda, you have never held a hammer in your hand. 
We got a handyman to speak to the builders for us. He acted like he was a part of the family, his truck was out front. The bids came in at HALF when he was there. The price differences [b]sacred [/b]us so much we decided to hold off on the project. [/quote]

scared[/quote]

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