Ready to create more living space in your home this year?
For your home, this New Year could mean a new living space. Have
you found yourself dreaming about that romantic master bedroom suite, or
perhaps a bathroom addition? Maybe it’s been an additional dwelling or ADU that
you’ve been dreaming of. Whatever living space upgrade has been on your
wish-list it’s important to have an idea of the average contractor quotes in
Los Angeles.
Los
Angeles Room Renovation Cost Factors
There are a few key things to consider when researching the cost
of room addition in Los Angeles
1. Room Size – The size of your room will dictate the
cost of materials and labor necessary to complete a renovation. Once you know
your room dimensions, you can estimate the pricing for flooring, cabinets, etc.
This is where you have the most opportunity to control the budget. Whether you
choose high-end, median-priced, or budget fixtures, cabinetry, and flooring
will determine the pricing of your room remodel. The average budget for a room
addition in Los Angeles is about $285.00 per square Foot.
2. Room Type – What type of room are you adding? A bedroom,
family room or sunroom will cost less than a bathroom or kitchen because of the
added expenses of electric, plumbing, and cabinetry and fixtures. The average
cost of a mid-priced bathroom in Los Angeles is $22,000-$30,000. A high-end
bathroom in Los Angeles is about $55,000-$75,000.
3. Room Level – Are you adding a ground floor addition to an existing
room? Are you thinking of a stand-alone guest room or workspace? Maybe a She
Shed? Each one has different requirements for foundation work and permitting.
4. Second Story Addition – IF you are planning to add a second story addition to
your home prepare to double your budget. Building up is more expensive. You
have a more complex demolition and need to address additional structural
issues. It requires hiring an Engineer to draw the plans for adding support
beams, the additional foundation work needed, rebuilding the roof, and where
the staircase will go. You may also have to consider a temporary living
situation while the construction is progressing. Its difficult to live in a
construction zone and relocating until the new supports and roof is in place
may be a more comfortable and safer option.
5. Los Angeles Trends – Know what’s going on in your neighborhood. If you plan
to stay in your house for the next thirty years, then It’s ok to add on to your
home’s square footage anything that make you happy. If you plan to sell within
the next five to ten years, find out what additions are popular and highly
valued in your neighborhood. Is everyone adding on Granny Flats or separate
workspaces? Maybe the trend is large master bedroom suites or home theatres? Go
to a few open houses or check with a local realtor. They should be happy to
help. After all, you could be a future client.
6. Budget – Again, your choices will affect your budget. The
square footage and the type of space you are building will determine your
budget. Kitchens are more expensive than bedrooms. Second floor additions are
more expensive than first floor additions. Flooring, fixtures, and finishing’s
will add to the budget as well as your furnishings. Remember always to have a
10-15% contingency plan for unexpected expenses. For example, if you open up
the walls and find plumbing or electrical that is not up to code it will needs
to be replaced. This is common in renovation projects.
How
to Feel Confident in Hiring a Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be a confusing process. You hear stories
from friends and family about frustrating experiences they had in hiring the
wrong contractor. Here is how to avoid the mistake of hiring the wrong
contractor.
- Check credentials- California has specific
requirements for Contractors. Make sure that anyone you hire is licensed,
insured, and bonded. Check online with the Contractors State License Board
website. Also, if you are a member of Angie’s list, you can check with
them.
- Online review and referrals- Make
sure the contractor has been in business for at least five years so you
can check their track record with customers and the Better Business
Bureau. Business owners can buy online reviews, so make sure they are from
actual customers. Speak to neighbors and friends. Get referrals from
satisfied customers.
- Get three bids to compare. – The more
specific you can be about your choices for cabinets, fixtures, flooring,
the more accurate the bids will be. You have to be able to compare apples
with apples. If you get a low-ball bid, ask the right questions to see
what’s included and what’s not. What is their experience? Do they have
licensed electricians and plumbers on staff?
Tips
for hiring a Room Addition or Remodeling Contractor in Los Angeles
When you’re working with a Los Angeles local contractor, you’ll
notice that companies have different ways of pricing their renovations. When
remodeling your living space there are three components that will ultimately
affect your quote:
- the total square footage or
size of the addition.
- the fixtures and finishes that you’d
like to see utilized within your new living space.
- the building materials.
These elements are exactly why we offer free
in-home consultations to assess room additions
in Los Angeles.
If you commission a professional general
contractor, who has expert experience with room remodel, the average cost of
room addition in the Los Angeles area would be starting at $285.00 per square
foot of added living space.
So, for example, if you got a permit to add 300
square feet of additional living space that investment is roughly around
$60,000 before any final features are added to your new room. This investment
will cover all the professional components of the renovation such as any
additions to your home’s foundation, framing, windows and doors, insulation and
roofing to match the existing house. The electrical work would be included as
well but there could be some projected savings if your room addition is, for
example, a breezeway, sunroom or garage conversion without
the need for electrical outlets.
This
projection gives you a brand-new living space built professionally within your
home. Now comes the steps you’ll need to take to fill that space with epic
style while keeping price in mind. Did you know that we also offering financing for our clients? Just in case you’re looking for a way to make your renovation
dreams come true, while honoring a budget.
With a room addition in Los Angeles, you’ll find
that the two largest investments will be plumbing and electric. Make sure you
are completely clear on your general contractor’s plans and layout for the
additional living space so you can keep an accurate read of the price. The last
thing to explore is your amenities. What type of flooring, windows, fixtures,
and furnishing do you plan to include?
Once you’ve taken all these elements into
consideration, you’ll have your average price range for a room addition in Los
Angeles. As professional contractors, we suggest you budget between $40,000 and
$80,000.00 to upgrade your living space. Remember when you invest in your home,
you enhance your property value immediately and invest in your family’s future.
