Home addition cost per square foot, and why small additions cost more per foot
Home additions run about $80 to $210 per square foot. Why small additions cost more per foot, the joins to the existing house, and heating the new space.
Renovation & Remodeling
Topic · 3 stories
What it costs to renovate, extend or convert a house: whole-home remodels, additions, basements, garages and ADUs, with the published price ranges behind every figure.
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Whole house renovation: the order of work that protects your budget
A whole house renovation runs $15 to $60 per square foot, and a gut job $60 to $150. The order of work that avoids paying twice, and older-home hazards.
Building a garage with an apartment above: what the second floor adds
A garage with an apartment costs $200 to $350 per square foot, or $115,000 to $200,000 for a 24×24. Where the money goes, the fire code and what to check first.
