Free Home addition cost calculator

Home Addition Cost Estimator

Estimate home addition costs by square footage, stories, and finish level for faster project quotes.

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Addition Size: 400 sq ft

1-story, mid finish

Cost per Sq Ft$225.00
Estimated Home Addition Cost$90,000.00

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Enter the square footage to add, number of stories, and finish level. Adjust the per-square-foot rate to reflect foundation, framing, and finish scope in your market.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Quoting room and bump-out additions
  • Estimating second-story additions
  • Building budget ranges for homeowners
  • Comparing basic vs high-end finishes

After you land on a number, run it through our markup calculator or profit margin calculator to confirm the job is worth taking.

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