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1.00How much would a 900-1000ft second story addition to a home cost in the Bay Are (CA)?
Q.We have a home in San Jose and wanted to add a master suite as a second floor addition and maybe even a den. Has anyone had an addition put on or are there any contractors out there who can answer this. I know you can't give me an exact without all the details, but a ball park figure would be appreciate. I was guessing 100K.
A.Sarah, there are way too many variables inherent of such a home addition project of yours, so what you really need is to get a local home remodeling contractor to give you the local rate for such a project. Ask for rough estimates doesn't get you any closer to truly understanding the costs involved, but may actually cause you to abandon a perfectly feasible project due to inaccuracy. Having a local contractor would permit you to better take advantage of being able to more accurately assess the situation in person. Fortunately, there are plenty of local remodeling contractors seeking to give free estimates with no obligation, and taking advantage of this is the consumer-smart way to go about finding an accurate answer to your question. It's important that you get a local estimate and not rely on guesses found here on Yah, as a lot of factors really bear on the cost of such a project, including the following: The cost of material and labor greatly varies by location. Definitely get estimates to start your exploration of the cost, as contractors would be delighted to give you free estimates anyway.
A local remodeling contractor can easily assist you in this project of yours. If you negotiate well with the contractor and he buys the building materials for you, you may try to have him pass the discounted cost of the materials to you, as usually contractors get discounts (called "contractor's discounts") when buying from home improvement stores because of the many purchases they make as required by their jobs.
As I said, Free estimates from local remodeling contractors are the key to your success in this home improvement project of yours. Here's a great link to a handyman site that offers free very resourceful information to assist you in determining the cost of your project, and, ultimately, selecting a local remodeling contractor in an effort to get the best deal for you:
REMODELING CONTRACTOR INFO:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_Free_Estimates_Additions.htm
I'm sure you'll find the information you need, specifically the tips, useful as it relates to being treated fairly by contractors and exploring the consumer-wise approach of getting free written estimates to find the best contractor in your area.
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The Internet is what I use. I'm pretty knowledgeable about the Internet. I have a firm belief in helping people with what I know, including from my development of sites, such as the one cited above. Sharing really is caring, and I wish those who I help can reciprocate by sharing what they know.
1.00Construction Estimates Online?
Q.I'm looking for an online calculator in which a person can enter square footage for a new construction project/addition and get rough national averages for unfinished (frame only) work...all the way through to a finished project. Any help would be great. I'm not yet ready to get professional estimates as my architectural drawing is being created right now, but I want a rough idea on cost and materials using the online device. Thanks!
A.Try this...
1.00What is the cost for labor of interior house painting?
Q.I live near tampa florida and need a few rooms painted but dont know what the going rate for painting is
A.Usually you get estimates by the job from painting companies. They come look at what you want and see how much and how heavy furniture they must move (you can't do it as they want it moved when and where they want not when and where you want = unless you take it all out of all the rooms to be painted and keep it out till they are finished and leave) You cannot be moving furniture or using the rooms when they are painting.
You can hire a low cost home repair and improvement guy that needs work for 15 to 18 dollars an hour on average and you have to help move furniture around and cover and uncover it as an assistant. (This does not get you a reduced per hour cost)
It costs you nothing to get estimates and then you can select one or none if they do not suit. Estimates are Free.
1.00How estimates the cost of the site project ?
Q.For example, facebook or ebay ? What have an influence on the profit ?
For clarify, it is not about production but about the end project.
And thanks for the producing answer!
A.You need to break down all of the tasks that need to be done in order to complete the project. This would be a very long list for something like facebook or ebay. Then you need to estimate the duration required to complete each task. You need to know how much you would need to pay somebody an hour to do that task. So, let's say you need to create a new database and estimate that it will take 60 hours to create it. Your DBA costs $120/hour. So, that cost for that task is 60 * 120. Go down the list of each task and then add them all up.
You will also need to understand hardware costs. You may need to purchase servers or lease them.
Then there are marketing and ongoing operational costs, etc...etc...
Income minus costs equals profit (or lack there of). Keeping your costs lower increases you opportunity for profit. Look at each task and ask if there is a quicker or less costly way of doing it.
1.00Does a new foundation need to be installed in all situations when adding an addition to your home?
Q.We interested in adding an addition to our home in the space that is now our courtyard. This addition is planned to take up the entire space of courtyard. I am thinking that since the addition is going to be attached to two strong walls on each side that are already attached to an existing foundation, a new foundation would not be necessary. Is this correct?
I plan on hiring a contractor
A.As I understand it, the need for a new foundation, and the thickness of it, depends on the expected load mass of the addition and the amount of people expected to occupy such an addition. Are you trying to do this on your own? It sounds like you are. You should have local experts help you out with this. Sticking to local remodeling contractors who do additions all the time would potentially be cheaper than hiring a specialized trade contractor (electrical, plumbing, etc.) for each stage of the job.
So, your best bet would be to get local estimates from local remodeling contractors in your area. Fortunately, there are plenty of local remodeling contractors seeking to give free estimates with no obligation, and taking advantage of this is the consumer-smart way to go about finding an accurate answer to your question. It's important that you get a local estimate and not rely on guesses found here on Yah, as a lot of factors really bear on the cost of such a project, including the following: The cost of material and labor greatly varies by location.
Perhaps you can negotiate well with the contractor and he buys the materials (i.e., the building materials necessary for the expansion, etc.) for you, you may try to have him pass the discounted cost of the materials to you in exchange for giving him the job, as usually contractors get discounts (called "contractor's discounts" / "contractor's price") when buying from suppliers because of the many purchases they make as required by their jobs.
As I said, free estimates from local remodeling contractors are the key to your success in this home improvement project of yours. Here's a great link to a handyman site that offers free very resourceful information to assist you in your project, and, ultimately, selecting a local remodeling contractor in an effort to get the best deal for you:
REMODELING CONTRACTOR INFO:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_Free_Estimates_Additions.htm
I'm sure you'll find the information you need, specifically the tips, useful as it relates to being treated fairly by contractors and exploring the consumer-wise approach of getting free written estimates to find the best contractor in your area.
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Source(s):
The Internet. Just whatever is available online and what I have on my mind, including the inclusion of relevant sites, like the one cited that came into existence thanks to my efforts, which is intended to be useful. Helping people get the relevant info they want is great.
1.00We are considering putting an addition on our home. Can you get a loan greater than your homes appraisal value?
Q.We have about $18,000 in available equity. The addition is likely to exceed that amount. Do you know if a mortgage company will lend you more than your home is appraised at for an addition since the value of the home will increase when the addition is complete?
A.No, you are not likely to get more then 80% of the equity or so. Not many banks will agree to 100% with the present dropping of values, and none will mortgage on supposed future appraisals.
1.00S it normal for a second inspection on a home addition to occur almost 5 months later?
Q.Thank you for your response but we have been living in the addition for almost 5 months we were given the ok to move in:(?
A.Yes it is you should have five inspection on the addition to the end. theen the finel one at the in to let you know if it was done the right way . that one you went to have a leg to stand on if somthing is not right
1.00What is the best residential contractor in Miami for Home Remodeling and Room Additions?
Q.My brother is coming to live with me, so i need to make a Room Addition and remodeling of the bathroom; I live in Hialeah, Miami
Can somebody help me?
My friend told me about http://www.remodelinghomemiami.com
but he haven't used them...
A.I used Miami Home Improvements last year, they had really good prices if you do the kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We also made a room addition with a new bathroom and painted the living room. It was really fast too, i recommend it
http://www.remodelinghomemiami.com/kitchen_remodeling_miami.html
you can see also they do free estimates
More Home Additions Questions
Addition Estimates and Costs
To assess the total cost of your project Home Additions you need to take a lot of factors into consideration. Each person is different from the other, and so, are individual needs. It's therefore very important that you understand and chalk out your needs before you begin thinking about the cost estimates for the project.
Case in point - a family could be yearning for another bedroom and bathroom for their kids. Their contemporary Milwaukee home is placed on a flat lot, with the flexibility to expand to. Their existing home also has a clear-cut roof plan that allows them to add utility lines like gas and water lines without too much trouble. The plumbing structure allows for an added bathroom with easy installation of bathroom and plumbing fixtures. Getting the required permits to begin the project is easy. The addition required is also very basic bringing down the total expenditure involved.
On the other hand, a young single adult could be looking to refashion an existing bathroom in his Milwaukee area condo. However, the condo association has very stringent regulations relating to any construction activities. It is possible that the time required may be more than that spent in the previous family’s case. It may also result in a much higher cost as the contractor would have to make efforts to get a clearance from the condo association to finish the task. All this expenditure doesn't even take into consideration the cost of bathroom fixtures, tiles, bath tub, countertops etc. Bathroom fixtures tend to be expensive. So, this young woman's bathroom remodeling is sure to cost more unlike the previous family who got their kids’ room done with only essentials and no fancy items.
Reputed contractors and builders in the Milwaukee region will gladly offer you a broad range of Cost per Square Foot price ranges to help you understand the pricing without requiring constructional specifications. In our first example, the first family’s budget was possible in the range of between $70/foot and $150/foot. Our young bachelor, in the second case, was probably considering shelling out as much as $200 to $400 per square feet. As in most houses, bathrooms and kitchens are more expensive to install compared to the rest of the rooms. This is because kitchen and bathroom projects involve heavy electrical, plumbing, HVAC work. Also, there are no limitations as to the kind of fittings you could include in your bathroom. With the bachelor's very extravagant preferences, his small bathroom remodeling would cost him more than the family with minimal needs.
You could either spend hours estimating the cost of the project down to the last cent, or you could simply ask a seasoned professional to do it for you. The best way to reduce the inconvenience is by hiring a competent Home Additions professional. We can help you hook up with the best and most experienced Home Additions contractors in Milwaukee.
Understand your needs and communicate these to the contractor. Your contractor can only execute what you visualize and covey to him, so make sure that you can convey your desires and visions for your needs and home additions to him. Have a positive approach towards your project and be prepared for any minor delays and obstructions along the way. Be focuse and clear about your goals.
Worried about the overall estimate of your project Home Additions? Here's a list of questions to ask your Milwaukee contractor?
1. How big is my Home Additions project probably going to be?
- Look in terms of Square Feet
2. What kind of structural alterations are you looking to do?
-Is it necessary to excavate or fill? Will any trees need to be cleared out? What about drainage?
-Any changes to be made to the foundation?
- Is that foundation of your house strong enough to carry another floor? Is it on a flat lot?
3. Precisely how many openings (doors and windows) do you plan?
-Keep in mind that the openings (doors or windows) on the envelope (four outer walls) of your house directly affect the interior temperature.
4. Do you have singular specifications for the roof of my Home Additions project?
- Do you have a flat roof or commercial style roof in mind? Are there complicated angles that will need to be planned out and carried out healthily?
- What technique or series of shingles or tile do you want? Expensive clay tiles or molded rubber slate look-alikes? Or do you have simple 1 tab shingles in mind?
5. What about interior plans?
- Expensive elegant door hardware or typical production-level knobs and levers?
-Vinyl and carpet flooring are economic while marble, solid wood, designer tiles are much pricey.
-How many book shelves and cabinets are you looking to include?
- What kind of countertops and surface materials do you recommend? Laminate countertops are typically the low-priced options (although there are expensive laminate products available), while solid surface natural stone (granite, marble) or man-made solid surface countertops (quartz, aggregate, concrete, Corian) are higher priced.
-What about lighting and electrical arrangements?
-Do you need air-conditioning, heating and cooing or climate control systems?
-Exactly how much plumbing is needed? What sort of fixtures do you recommend?
If you can answer the majority of these questions - it is time to get professional contractors or builders involved! And that is exactly where we'd love to help - our contractors are pre-screened to make sure they carry the required licenses and are waiting to help you answer your questions and get your Home Additions project off the ground. Our service is completely FREE to you - All you need to do is submit your information through the form on this page and wait for our Contractor Partners to call you back. You are Not Obligated to use them either (although it is our goal to find the best contractors, and make sure that our network is most useful to you!). Remember: ask questions, be clear with your expectations, and have fun with your home!
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trying to build a mother in law quarters that is either detached perferably or attached to the backyard, around 200 SF or larger that has a kitchen and bathroom.
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Need 2 different estimates. One is just to remodel a main small bathroom using existing tub and must have ceramic tile. 2. We have a 4 level split. We currently have a 2 car attached garage that we want to build above on and extend to 2 car deep garage. Above room will have a new master bdrm, bath, and closet. Turn old 2 bathrooms into 1 main bathroom.
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To assess the total cost of your project Home Additions you need to take a lot of factors into consideration. Each person is different from the other, and so, are individual needs. It's therefore very important that you understand and chalk out your needs before you begin thinking about the cost estimates for the project.
Case in point - a family could be yearning for another bedroom and bathroom for their kids. Their contemporary Milwaukee home is placed on a flat lot, with the flexibility to expand to. Their existing home also has a clear-cut roof plan that allows them to add utility lines like gas and water lines without too much trouble. The plumbing structure allows for an added bathroom with easy installation of bathroom and plumbing fixtures. Getting the required permits to begin the project is easy. The addition required is also very basic bringing down the total expenditure involved. 