Whether your home is a little small for your family or you’re lacking a type of room you would love to have for your family, home additions are a perfect way to add functionality to a home you already love.
The cost of a home addition varies depending on the type of room it is. For example, a kitchen addition is going to be more expensive than adding a bedroom because of the plumbing, wiring, and other requirements. However, a general ballpark figure for home additions in Missouri is about $200+ per square foot of the added room.
If you haven’t landed on the type of home addition you want or would like more specific information on a specific project, we’ve got you covered!
Types of Home Additions
Conventional Full-Size House Addition
A conventional full-size house addition is the process of adding a new, multi-room structure built onto the side of your existing house. It can include any room type: dining room, living room, bathroom, guest bedroom, or master bedroom. It’s rare for the addition to include a kitchen but it is possible.
These types of home additions are subject to the same building codes and permit requirements of new home constructions, and they normally require extensive excavation, foundation work, and subcontractors who install the new wiring, plumbing, and HVAC.
This project is considered a major addition and can cost around $20,000+ but it is possible to spend as much as $150,000+ if the addition is quite spacious, uses upper-end materials, or includes a bathroom or kitchen.
Room Addition or “Bump Out”
If you’re looking to simply expand an existing room or add a single room to the side of your house, this type of home addition is what you’re looking for. A room addition is usually meant for a single function, such as an additional bedroom, home office, living area, or home gym. However, sometimes it’s just to expand the size of an existing room.
A room addition or bump out often lay down a new roofline, usually a simple “shed style” or flat roof.
These types of home additions are less expensive than a conventional or full-size additions. However, they still require permits and inspectors and are subject to building codes. So, you can figure $10,000+ to be a starting ballpark figure with sizable jumps in price for more complex rooms that require changes in plumbing or HVAC.
Sunroom Additions
Because sunrooms aren’t meant to be used as permanent living area and are smaller than a full-sized addition, they aren’t required to have heating, air conditioning, etc. they can be a cheaper home addition than others.
The cost of sunroom home additions can vary greatly depending on the type of building materials. Some sunrooms are made from pre-fabricated materials such as aluminum and specific types of glass for sunrooms. Others are built from the foundation up with lumber and other materials used to build the house itself. You’ll have to decide for yourself the look you want for your sunroom or consult with your general contractor.
The ballpark figure for sunroom additions in the Springfield, MO area is $25,000 depending on complexity and materials.
Adding a Second Story to a House
Second-story home additions are a major improvement to your home that can double the amount of living space and significantly increase the resale value. As you likely figured, they’re subject to building codes, local zoning, permits, and inspections.
A second-story addition requires a lot of materials and work so you can expect this to cost $100,000+. You’ll also need to live elsewhere for months at a time because of the pervasiveness of the construction.
A Contractor for Home additions in Springfield, MO
If you’re thinking of adding a spacious home theatre, home gym, a home office or some other home addition, Daher Construction’s commitment to excellent craftsmanship, from conception to reality, makes us the trusted general contractor in Springfield, MO and the surrounding Missouri Ozarks.
