What Factors Can Affect the Cost of a Second-Story Addition?

A second-story addition is a huge financial commitment. It requires preparation and understanding of all the factors affecting the total project cost. Owens Construction, a renowned home renovation contractor, lists and elaborates on these key elements in this post.

Features and Components

The features and components of a second-story addition, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms it would have, will affect your total remodeling expenses. For instance, if you’re adding another bathroom upstairs, you’ll need excellent ventilation, plumbing, tiling, and other features that will increase your remodeling costs. 

Materials

You want sturdy and long-lasting materials for your second-story addition. High-quality materials often cost more, so you have to plan well and choose materials wisely. Often, the materials used in a project make up 50% of the total expenses. Furthermore, your second-story addition will need foundation strengthening, siding, framing, roofing, electrical wiring, insulation, flooring, staircase materials and others. You can ask your contractor for a detailed breakdown of the costs.

Labor

It’s best to have experienced professionals with the right equipment and knowledge to build your second-story addition. Their fees will and expertise will affect your budget. Typically, the home remodeler is responsible for hiring essential personnel to help them build your second-story addition. These may include architects, structural engineers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers and interior designers.

Building Permits

Building permit costs depend on your area. Reputable home remodeling companies can secure second-story building permits on your behalf. Typically, there are fees associated with getting permits and these will be reflected in your quote.

Get the best results for your second-story addition by entrusting your project to experts. Owens Construction is a team of remodeling professionals with years of experience in the industry. We guarantee quality workmanship and superior customer service. Call us at (614) 846-1149 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.