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How much does a House Extension cost?
by Suzanne B. Quality Home RenovationsHow much does a House Extension Cost? How much will your Home Renovation cost?
House Extension Costs – what is involved in calculating the costs??
This is so very difficult to answer as every home and every house extension and home renovation is unique.
However there are a few simple ways in which you can put together a rough cost.
Consider the following questions as they will be key factors in calculating your Home Extension and Renovation Costs:
- How many square metres are you renovating? Be realistic about how much it costs per square metre. The cost per square metre can vary depending on a number of factors and is impossible to quote as a hard and fast amount. For example, it can be influenced by the next two points.
- How many wet areas are there? e.g. Kitchen, laundry, bathrooms. These areas will cost more to renovate than a bedroom which had minimal fittings and fixtures.
- What quality of fixtures and fittings will you choose? Budget, mid-range, premium? The better the quality the more it will cost. However, budget fittings are not always a wise investment so a little more spent now, can be money saved in the future.
Do you want a cosmetic home renovation or something more substantial?
If you are simply repainting and replacing curtains and appliances the costs can be relatively easy to calculate when there is no structural component involved. You can do this yourself with a small amount of market research and by getting a tradesperson such as a Registered Painter to provide a Quote for you. Make sure that you check that they are qualified to do the work before engaging them.
Are there structural changes? Do you need a Registered Builder?
If you are looking at undertaking a House Extension or major Home Renovation, it is likely that the structural changes will require a registered Builder to undertake the work. If so, you will require the services of an established Perth Home Renovation Builder with a track record in building quality Home Extensions and Renovations.
An experienced Renovation Builder will be able to provide you with an accurate Fixed Price Quote too. You can then take this to the bank if you need to get finance. Banks are more favourable towards projects by registered builders than those that homeowners are proposing to complete as an owner-builder (this is viewed as a risk).
New lounge, dining and kitchen with bifold doors leading out to a new deck has transformed this home by adding space, light and room to spread out in comfort.
Consider what structural components your home improvement project may include:
- A home extension at the rear with Open Plan Living and Alfresco?
- Adding a second story on top with additional bedrooms?
- Replacing existing windows and doors? e.g. Bi-fold doors and stackable doors leading from the Open Plan Living area to the Alfresco area are very popular renovation choices.
- Knocking walls out and opening up closed spaces?
- How many additional square metres and space will be you be adding to your home?
House Extension Costs: What a ground floor home extension really costs
A Ground Floor Home Extension is a great idea if you want to add Open Plan Living such as a new Kitchen, Living and Dining area and modernising your dated home.
As a ball park figure, we estimate that adding Open Plan Living to the rear of your home will start at around $160k.
The costs of a Double Storey Addition
Double Storey additions are a great way to add space and more rooms to your home, without losing any of your backyard space. The top storey is ideal for adding on more children’s bedrooms and another bathroom, and/or a master bedroom with ensuite. Some modifications will also be required downstairs to allow for the location of the new stairs.
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Quality Home Renovations
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