Here we discuss room addition cost including how to calculate what you’ll pay for materials, labor and for each type of room plan.
Depending on the type of room you want to add, building a room addition may be less expensive and less stressful then moving in to a new house. In addition, with a brand new room addition you can get a space that fits your exact needs and specifications.
How to Calculate Room Addition Cost
Another big thing to think about it they type of materials that you will be used, this can increase or decrease the total cost of your room addition.
There are also some ways that you can save on labor costs. While DIY might cost less, hiring certain experts such as plumbers and electricians will keep you for making costly mistakes.
Room Addition Cost Per Square Foot
In the United States, the national averages for the cost of an addition will be from around $80 -200 per square foot. This is for a ground floor addition.
If you are looking to build a second- story addition the cost will increase as these are more difficult and complex to build. A second story room addition will cost from $100 to $300 a square foot.
Room Addition Cost Breakdown
The first step you need to take in building your room addition is to secure the necessary building permits. Depending on where you are, permits could cost your $100- 300 each.
The next step would be to prepare the building site. This could include excavation and demolition. This stage should cost about $1,500 to 3,000.
Next would be laying the foundation, this should cost about $4-8 for every square foot.
Here are the rest of the general elements of a room addition and their respective costs. Again, remember that the cost can either increase or decrease depending on the material used and whether you DIY or hire an expert:
• Roofing: $7-10 per square foot
• Siding – $8 per square foot
• Insulation – $2-3 per square foot
• Drywall – $2 per square foot
• Flooring – $2-4 per square foot
• Windows – $400-800 per square foot
• Crown molding – $7 -16 per linear foot
• Plumbing – $450 – $1,800 per fixture
• Electrical – $2 to 4 per square foot
• HVAC & Ducting – $800 to 1,600
• Landscaping – $500 – $2,500
• Clean up – $500- $1,000
If you are building a small basic room, you might want to skip on hiring an architect. But if you’re planning a big room with a lot of fixtures and features, you should consider having an architect draw up your building plans. This could cost you about $2,000- $5,000.
Material Cost For Room Addition
As we mentioned before, the type of material will have an effect on the cost of your room addition.
One tip we can give you to save on the cost of building materials is to take the dimensions of the building materials into consideration. Every bit of material that you need to add or cut will affect the cost.
For example, most two-by-fours come in lengths of 8 feet; this means that you can maximize the use of the material by building a room with dimensions in multiples of 8. Doing this saves you money because you don’t have to cut or add material.
Labor Cost
Hiring a contractor will up your room addition cost. Labor costs will come to around 30-50 percent of your total budget for your room addition.
Doing things yourself, or even partially yourself could save you some money. For example, if you do your own demolition you could save $500 in labor costs. However, some of the more complex operations, like installing plumbing or electrical wiring might be better off left to the professionals.
Average Cost of Room Addition
12×12 Room Addition Cost
The average cost to add a 12 foot by 12 foot room to your home will come to around $11,520 – $28,800
12×12 Room Addition Cost DIY
If you decide to do it yourself, you should subtract the labor cost from your budget. If we say that labor costs are 30% of your budget, DIY-ing should cost around $8,064 – $20,160.
20×20 Room Addition Cost
If you want to add a 20 foot by 20 foot room to your home, be prepared to spend from around $32,000 to $80,000.
20×20 Room Addition Cost DIY
If you decide to DIY, subtract the labor cost from your total budget. If we place the labor cost at 30% of the budget, DIY-in should cost around $22,400 – $56,000
Bathroom Addition Cost
Remodeling part of your existing structure to become a bathroom can cost a minimum of $5000. To add a bathroom addition to your home will cost at least $50,000.
The U.S average for a bathroom add-on is $75.000. The cost will vary substantially based on the state you reside in and their permitting process as well as local labor costs and the materials you choose. To create your own plan there is bathroom remodel software to help.
Family Room Addition Cost
The cost of a family or living room addition will depend on the size of the room you want. An average size for a living room is about 18 by 12 feet and that will cost around $17,300 to $43,200.
The fixtures that you want will also increase the price so keep that in mind when thinking about cabinets, lights, and even molding. For living room remodel ideas visit this page.
Laundry Room Addition Cost
What can really up the price would be the fixtures such as plumbing, appliances, and even storage space. With that in mind the average cost to add a laundry room should be $5000.
Mudroom Addition Cost
The mudroom addition cost runs between $100 to $200 per square foot if you are building in an existing interior space.
If you’re building from the ground up the price will be much higher and can cost anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot depending on local building codes, materials and labor costs.
Mobile Home Room Addition Cost
Take note that, when you’re building a mobile home addition, the new room cannot be attached to the mobile home. The mobile home might not be able to support the weight of an addition.
These are the most common types of mobile home room additions and their average cost:
• Barn or shed – $1,700 – $5,000
• Carport (metal) – $2,150 – $4,800
• Deck – $4,000 – $11,000
• Porch – $4,600 – $10,500
• Detached garage – $4,600 – $10.500
Prefab Room Additions Cost
You can also get prefab room additions. The most common types of modular room additions and their average costs are as follows:
• Shed – $3,000
• Deck – $7,500
• Basement – $18,000 to $30,000
• Two-car garage: $27,000
Cost of Three Season Room Addition
If you want to add a three-season room to your home, it will cost your around $9,000 to $40,000. Most of the cost will come from material prices for which you should budget around $5,000 to $30,000.
Labor costs for a three season room addition will come to around $9,000 – $40,000.
To help visualize your room addition plans you can use one of the many home design software programs available.