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Residential Construction $ per SF?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:06 am
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:06 am
What is the current price per SF for residential home construction in Baton Rouge?
I am taking bids on an addition and some renovations and want to know what is reasonable.
Edited with details.
Southdowns area. Why would location make a price difference?
Add detached carport building with office on top. Kitchen remodel and close in existing carport to make new master bedroom, remodel master bath.
TIA
I am taking bids on an addition and some renovations and want to know what is reasonable.
Edited with details.
Southdowns area. Why would location make a price difference?
Add detached carport building with office on top. Kitchen remodel and close in existing carport to make new master bedroom, remodel master bath.
TIA
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 7:14 am
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Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:07 am to jbgleason
About tree fiddy.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:08 am to jbgleason
$120 ~ $135ish.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:09 am to jbgleason
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This post was edited on 4/27/15 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:10 am to jbgleason
Need more info. What kind of addition and what part of the home will it be added to?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:11 am to jbgleason
If it's a kitchen or bathroom maybe $225
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:11 am to jbgleason
Friend just started and got 185 a foot
Like others said location and finishes mean a lot
Like others said location and finishes mean a lot
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:12 am to jbgleason
you mean a patio?
or a kitchen?
or a bedroom with abathroom?
or a kitchen?
or a bedroom with abathroom?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:21 am to jbgleason
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This post was edited on 4/27/15 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:23 am to Bullfrog
Our local spec builders are making 80 grand a house right now 80 x 300=wowza
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:25 am to theBeard
quote:
Way too many unknowns here. Location drives price
why would that matter if you already own the land
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:28 am to jbgleason
want me to bid it?
We'll do a completely transparent cost-plus contract. So nobody get's fricked over
We'll do a completely transparent cost-plus contract. So nobody get's fricked over
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 7:29 am
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:28 am to TheIndulger
quote:
why would that matter if you already own the land
Because if he's in the middle of BFE subs will charge more and some supply stores will charge delivery fees on materials.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 7:40 am to jbgleason
If you could be a little more vague and more unspecific that would help in answering your question.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:01 am to crimsonsaint
quote:
If you could be a little more vague and more unspecific that would help in answering your question.
It is apparent from my question that I am a Contractor and am intimately familiar with the process so your post is spot on. How about "I need to know x,y and z in order to give an answer." Damn.
How about this? I DON'T KNOW shite about building, have never had a house built and don't want to get fricked over. I am curious what are some ballpark per SF figures for residential construction to use as a starting point.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:10 am to jbgleason
I am a contractor and my advice is to not worry about $/sf.
Get your scope defined of exactly what you want to do and take bids.
By the information you have given, I could answer 100/ft or 300/ft and could be correct either way. Renovations are always more expensive because of the unknowns. You don't want a contractor to give you a low bid/ft and then change order your arse the entire way.
Get your scope defined of exactly what you want to do and take bids.
By the information you have given, I could answer 100/ft or 300/ft and could be correct either way. Renovations are always more expensive because of the unknowns. You don't want a contractor to give you a low bid/ft and then change order your arse the entire way.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:11 am to dyslexic
quote:Yeah, that's about right I think for new construction on an entire home. I don't know if "additions" are at more of a premium, though.
$120 ~ $135ish.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:18 am to TheEnglishman
Thanks.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:22 am to jbgleason
Economy of scale for a renovation will drive your cost/ SF out the roof. Let The Englishman renovate your crib.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:25 am to jbgleason
Contractors don't price remodels based on SF. And you can't get a remodel price w/o being more specific.
Square footage of the addition?
Square footage of the remodel?
Any demo required?
Is the lot cleared?
Is dirt work required?
Is the exterior veneer brick, stucco, siding, etc.?
Wood clad windows or vinyl?
Ceiling heights?
Trim package?
Stained or paint grade doors?
Flooring?
Do you want a $1,000 tub or a $12,000 tub?
Marble or laminate countertops?
Is your electrical panel big enough to handle the addition?
Those a are just a couple of 100 questions that need to be answered.
Square footage of the addition?
Square footage of the remodel?
Any demo required?
Is the lot cleared?
Is dirt work required?
Is the exterior veneer brick, stucco, siding, etc.?
Wood clad windows or vinyl?
Ceiling heights?
Trim package?
Stained or paint grade doors?
Flooring?
Do you want a $1,000 tub or a $12,000 tub?
Marble or laminate countertops?
Is your electrical panel big enough to handle the addition?
Those a are just a couple of 100 questions that need to be answered.
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