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lbelle821
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Lisa
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Price for 1,200 SF Addition
So we're currently considering putting an addition on our home...we met with a builder last week (some random guy I had a flyer for) just to give us a rough estimate.
On the first floor he's adding a garage, family room and add'l room. On the second floor he's adding a master bedroom, master bath and another room. All on a new footprint which will just be a slab.
Total is 1,200 SF.
Estimate = $66,000
Doesn't that seem REALLY low???
I expected like triple or quadruple that. Obviously I will get other estimates. I just wanted to see what this one guy said so I can get a feel as to whether or not we can afford this (versus just moving altogether).
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Posted 6/25/09 8:51 AM  |
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SJSM
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Wow- that's really really low
Does it include all materials? (Sheetrock,siding, windows, etc.....)Is this just for the frame? plumbling? Electric?
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:09 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Yowza that is low. We were quoted $30K for a SHELL first floor extension (like 400 sq ft) family room (so no plumbing).
FM me his #! 
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:18 AM |
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lbelle821
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Lisa
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
the quote says it includes all materials and labor...while he was here we spoke about siding, A/C, windows, flooring, bathroom, etc so I assume it includes all that but I obviously would get all that in writing before signing anything.
Plus I'm in the process of calling for a few more estimates to see if he's in the ballpark or not.
We're in NJ so not sure if he'd want to come to LI .. that might run you another $10k.
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:40 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
LOL dammit!
I would just ask for referrals and check the BBB. Sounds like a great quote.
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:41 AM |
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lbelle821
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Lisa
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by Meaghan729
LOL dammit!
I would just ask for referrals and check the BBB. Sounds like a great quote.
yes...great advice. And even if they check out well I'm still skeptical....sounds too good to be true!
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:47 AM |
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toni-mike
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
that does sound low, but who knows the way the economy is , even contractors are affected to the point the are low balling to get jobs,,
id make sure it includes electric, plumbing if needed, the architech , & permits & co for the town ,,
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:53 AM |
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lbelle821
Arghhhhh
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Lisa
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by toni-mike
that does sound low, but who knows the way the economy is , even contractors are affected to the point the are low balling to get jobs,,
id make sure it includes electric, plumbing if needed, the architech , & permits & co for the town ,,
actually, I do know it does not include the architect.
Also, don't think it includes permits and variances either.
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:55 AM |
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toni-mike
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by toni-mike
that does sound low, but who knows the way the economy is , even contractors are affected to the point the are low balling to get jobs,,
id make sure it includes electric, plumbing if needed, the architech , & permits & co for the town ,,
actually, I do know it does not include the architect.
Also, don't think it includes permits and variances either.
Ok, so if it doesnt include the architech then id factor in @ the very least $2-$3k. I know that they are pricey
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| Posted 6/25/09 10:28 AM |
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Rycois
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
That sounds too good to be true. We're front dormering, adding pretty much a medium size bedroom and increasing our room a little, and paying about that - if not more!
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| Posted 6/25/09 11:48 AM |
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JTK
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
contractors get 100 to 200 per square foot so it's a low quote. My Dh is a contractor and has done work for that price per square foot. It's a tough economy. It's competitive. the contractor may not be licensed.. that could save him money and also, ask how many crew members he has and when he expects to finish the job. My Dh works alone alot of the time, which is why he is able to cut his costs and charge less. He also takes longer to finish.
eta: also sometimes my dh does not add in finishing work like painting
Message edited 6/25/2009 11:54:23 AM.
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| Posted 6/25/09 11:53 AM |
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lbelle821
Arghhhhh
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Lisa
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by JTK
contractors get 100 to 200 per square foot so it's a low quote. My Dh is a contractor and has done work for that price per square foot. It's a tough economy. It's competitive. the contractor may not be licensed.. that could save him money and also, ask how many crew members he has and when he expects to finish the job. My Dh works alone alot of the time, which is why he is able to cut his costs and charge less. He also takes longer to finish.
eta: also sometimes my dh does not add in finishing work like painting
OK, i do know this doesn't include painting. However, it does include trimwork and spackling.
And he is licensed.
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| Posted 6/25/09 12:26 PM |
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JTK
my 4 boys!
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Kristi
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by JTK
contractors get 100 to 200 per square foot so it's a low quote. My Dh is a contractor and has done work for that price per square foot. It's a tough economy. It's competitive. the contractor may not be licensed.. that could save him money and also, ask how many crew members he has and when he expects to finish the job. My Dh works alone alot of the time, which is why he is able to cut his costs and charge less. He also takes longer to finish.
eta: also sometimes my dh does not add in finishing work like painting
OK, i do know this doesn't include painting. However, it does include trimwork and spackling.
And he is licensed.
i would look into it more since you don't feel comfortable but it's probably for real. like i said, tough market!!
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| Posted 6/25/09 1:31 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
sounds really good... almost TOO good to be true, KWIM?
make sure the contractor doesn't have a bad rap wit the BBB, and make sure he's insured....
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| Posted 6/25/09 1:49 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
I think someoen on here told me the rule of thumb is $75/per sq. ft.
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| Posted 6/25/09 4:14 PM |
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Leeners
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
That sounds incredibly low to be honest. I'd ask for references and contact the people he's already done work for. Also try a google search in addition to BBB - people like to get the word out about a contractor that screwed them
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| Posted 6/25/09 4:34 PM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
It depends on a lot of variables. What type of siding, what type of windows, what type of molding, etc.? And as others have stated, does he have a crew or is he alone?
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| Posted 6/25/09 4:59 PM |
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JTK
my 4 boys!
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
right.. i'm sure that 's for just the basic materials
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| Posted 6/25/09 8:36 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Now that's low!!! Make sure to check if the guy is licensed in your county and has insurance.
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:29 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by jellybean1420
I think someoen on here told me the rule of thumb is $75/per sq. ft.
I think I'm paying over $300 a sq/ft and the guy we went with came in A LOT lower than the other 4 quotes we got.
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| Posted 6/25/09 9:50 PM |
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lucamon
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
That is really low. I was quoted 80K to add 600sf to the second floor over the our house so it doesn't even include foundation work. I can't believe the economy has changed that much.
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| Posted 6/25/09 10:36 PM |
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MrsO
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Re: Price for 1,200 SF Addition
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by JTK
contractors get 100 to 200 per square foot so it's a low quote. My Dh is a contractor and has done work for that price per square foot. It's a tough economy. It's competitive. the contractor may not be licensed.. that could save him money and also, ask how many crew members he has and when he expects to finish the job. My Dh works alone alot of the time, which is why he is able to cut his costs and charge less. He also takes longer to finish.
eta: also sometimes my dh does not add in finishing work like painting
OK, i do know this doesn't include painting. However, it does include trimwork and spackling.
And he is licensed.
I would ask him for references of previous homes he worked on ahd speak with them to see if they were happy or not besides checking with bbb
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| Posted 6/25/09 11:10 PM |
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