Home addition estimates in southeast Michigan are tricky business. Truth be told, there are too many variables involved in a major remodeling project or room addition for any Michigan building contractor to provide a specific square foot price ahead of time, and all free building estimates should be considered just that: estimates. Not only must your building contractor consider structural aspects, such as load-bearing walls, location of plumbing and wiring, and possible changes to the roof line, but estimating Michigan home remodeling costs also depends on what kind of materials you want: custom or pre-manufactured cabinets? Carpet, hardwood, or laminate floors? A whirlpool tub or an economy model? Michigan building contractors may be able to give you a ballpark bid based on what you think you want, but no one can give you a firm bid without working from a specific set of plans and specifications.
Talk to a Professional for Quality Home Addition Estimates
If you decide that you’d like something more precise than a general estimate, consider hiring a building designer, residential designer, or architect who specializes in residential remodels/additions to draw up plans for you. These specialists are trained to discuss your priorities and budget and to develop a detailed plan for your project that includes a detailed list of specifications and the materials you want (by brand name and model number if possible). They will also contact other construction professionals, such as structural engineers and subcontractors, as needed, to draw up plans that will meet building codes, and to figure out ahead of time which building permits are going to be necessary to obtain.
Home Addition Estimates are just Estimates, Nothing Is Set in Stone
Even if you pay for design specifications up front, prepare to be flexible when it comes to the final cost of your addition. Estimating remodeling costs can never account for the unexpected, and the unexpected is the rule, not the exception, when it comes to major addition or remodeling projects. That being the case, it’s also a good idea to get at least three bids on your project from different building contractors based on the plans you have drawn up. Talking to more than one Michigan building contractor allows you to compare costs and services, and to weed out home addition estimates that are far higher, or lower, than the competition.
Call us today at Wolverine Building Company in Macomb County, Macomb Township, Southeast Michigan for an estimate on your next home addition or remodelling project !