Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

is this right? an addition about 200 square feet will cost $30,000? it seems awfully high. i didn't get a quote but this is what everyone is telling me. might not be worth it for only an extra 200 feet of space. input?

Re: Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

I am not sure if this helps
but we went from a small cape, to a 4 bed, 3.5 bath colonial, 3 floor extension.
demo, foundation, framing, siding, windows, roofing, front door, was 175k

that is not including anything else

Re: Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

I'm having work done, and I've had 3 contractors come in. I haven't gotten their full estimates yet, but none of them like to give a square footage estimate, especially for adding on to an existing house. There are too many variables.

I would contact a contractor and just get an estimate. With only one estimate, you can get a decent idea of what it will actually cost. If you then decide to go ahead with it, then get more estimates.

Re: Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

Re: Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

I think it depends on what is going into the extension. I have received quotes for about $100 a sq ft for a family room extension.
I know if you are talking about a master bedroom/bathroom extension, then the costs are much higher.

Re: Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

Re: Cost of Additions? $150/sq ft?

Plumbing is $$, so if it's a non-wet room, the cost will be much less. The general $150 estimate is usually for an entire house, which includes a few bathrooms, and a kitchen. Most of those rooms also need tile, which costs more than carpet.