Building an addition to your home can actually be pretty expensive. Home remodeling contractors generally charge $80-$130 per square foot to provide a rough estimate. Home addition costs are usually 30-50% higher on a per foot cost basis because a room addition is
If your room addition includes a bathroom or kitchen, the costs will easily go up to $200-$250 per square foot. Without a bathroom to your room addition, you can expect to pay $32,000 to $52,000. If you are planning to include a kitchen or bathroom, it’s going to run you as much as $100,000.
When selecting a contractor for your room addition, make sure the contractor provides you with a comprehensive bid that includes checklists of tasks that will be done, materials that will be used, and a detailed schedule of when the tasks will be performed.
The more accurate your plans and specifications are for your home addition, the more accurate the cost estimate will be.