What Does a Home Addition Cost?
Many homeowners struggle to determine a realistic budget for their home addition or remodel. As a trusted Design-Build contractor in Pittsburgh, our team at Action Builders can help you get a ballpark idea of what it generally costs to expand your space and stay in the home you love.
A Realistic Budget for Common Remodels and Additions
Building a new home addition can be one of the most exciting things your family can do together. Before reaching out to a home addition contractor, it’s a good idea to dream a bit and gather your wish list. Ask yourself:
- What do the adults in the household need?
- What do the children need?
- Will aging parents be moving in?
- What spaces will they need to live comfortably?
- What are your must haves?
- What aspects of a remodel would be nice to have?
Once you’ve determined your needs and made your wishlist, start exploring the cost of your home addition wish list. As a design-build contractor, Action Builders can save you money in the long run. Find out the savings benefits of the design-build model and then get an idea of how much budget you need in order to get what you’re looking for.
Most Common Remodels and Home Additions for Pittsburgh Homeowners
Kitchen and Great Room
Many homeowners just simply need more space in their kitchens. By expanding their home out the back and eliminating middle walls, Action Builders’s specialty is creating open concepts for kitchens and great rooms while keeping a home structurally sound.
Bathroom
Most families could always use more bathroom space. Whether it’s a master bath, an extra hall bath on the first floor, or a jack-and-jill bath on the second floor with extra bedrooms, these spaces are great investments to add to your overall home remodel.
Master Bedroom and Ensuite
Parents and empty nesters usually discover their need for a quiet retreat and opt for a new master bedroom as part of their home addition. This may include expanding closet space and adding a master bathroom as well.
2-Story Rear Home Addition
A common solution for the every-popular Cape Cod home architecture in Pittsburgh is to build a 2-story home addition at the rear of the home. This allows for a larger kitchen and great room space, along with a master bedroom above. Additional bedroom and bathroom space on the second floor may also be included.
Want to know more about adding a multi-story addition to your home?
Our “Ultimate Guide to Multi-Story Home Additions” can help.
How To Estimate and Finance the Cost of Your Remodel
Estimating the cost of your home remodel is as easy as five simple steps:
- Dream, dream, dream!
- Get an idea of what your dream costs.
- Determine your must haves and priorities.
- Trim your project to match your budget.
- Get your financing.
There are lots of tools and tips available for estimating how much your project could cost. You can find estimates for your particular projects using Cost vs Value in Pittsburgh. You can also check out the host of featured projects in your area that Action Builders has already completed. It’s also important to be mindful of the factors that could add to your budget. Once you’ve trimmed your project to match what you can afford, there are lots of great ways to finance your new home addition and remodel.
Design-Build Construction You Can Trust
When you’re ready to discuss your home addition, Action Builders can offer you great ideas to make the most of your home’s space. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, our team has helped hundreds of homeowners face the challenges of a home addition and expand their space to live, work, and play. They’re able to stay in the home they love, enjoying a beautiful, functional home addition, while being confident that it is structurally-sound.