Second-Floor Addition
Adding a second floor to a 1,000 sq. ft. bungalow including full renovation of 1,000 sq. ft. ground floor.
Project Estimate
$790-$820K
PLUS HST
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Design & Project Management
Measure
Measure and document existing 1,000 sq.ft. home.
Prepare Plans
Prepare floor plans and elevations of existing house and site plan as required for space planning.
Define Scope
Consult with architectural designer to define project scope and feature requirements.
Prepare Concepts
Conceptual plans with required revisions.
Permit Drawings
Detailed permit drawing package with necessary engineering for structural impact of adding 2nd floor.
Prepare Finishes
Detailed bathroom and kitchen cabinet drawings and finishes selections sheet, and provide finishes assistance from interior designer.
Engineer Review
Prepare HVAC heat loss calculations and heating system design drawings by heating engineer.
Electrical Plans
Provide electrical and lighting plan for ground and second floors.
Obtain Permits
Obtain permits.
Project Management
Project management planning, oversight and supervision of construction.
Construction Scope
- 1.Demolish and dispose of all finishes and partitions throughout ground floor, exposing perimeter solid masonry walls. Demolish and dispose of roof.
- 2.Modifications to existing masonry walls to accommodate new/altered window door openings.
- 3.Framing for new second floor addition.
- 4.Perimeter and partition wall framing for revised layout at existing ground floor.
- 5.Provide roofing.
- 6.Patio door, front door and new windows throughout ground and second floors.
- 7.Stucco exterior cladding and required aluminum soffit, fascia, eavestroughs and downspouts for new rear addition. (existing ground floor exterior walls left as-is).
- 8.All new HVAC equipment and new ductwork as required.
- 9.Plumbing for kitchen including good quality sink and faucet.
- 10.Plumbing for 2.5 bathrooms including 1 freestanding tub, 1 custom shower, 1 tub/shower, 1 double sink vanity, 2 single sink vanities, 3 toilets, including good quality plumbing fixtures.
- 11.New wiring and lighting throughout ground and second floors.
- 12.Code-compliant insulation at walls, ceiling and floor of second floor, and provide 3” of two pound spray foam throughout walls of existing ground floor.
- 13.Drywall at walls and ceiling throughout ground and second floors.
- 14.Tile flooring at front entrance and provide engineered wood flooring throughout ground floor and second floors (except bathrooms).
- 15.Tile at kitchen backsplash, at floors of bathrooms, and at shower and tub-surround areas.
- 16.New oak staircases and wood guardrail and handrails at ground to second floors and at newly positioned ground to basement stairs.
- 17.Provide 16 solid paint grade interior doors with hardware, paintgrade jamb extensions at windows, paintgrade door jambs, paint grade casings and baseboards throughout ground and second floors.
- 18.Custom kitchen cabinets and solid surface countertops.
- 19.Basic closet interiors for bedrooms and front hall closet.
- 20.Priming and painting (2 finish coats) throughout ground and second floors.
- 21.Shower glass and bathroom accessories.
Additional Costs
$14,000 -> $35,000
Gas fireplace and decorative surround
$14,000 -> $35,000
Gas fireplace and decorative surround
$5,000 -> $50,000
Add electrical and/or smart home AV electronics
$5,000 -> $50,000
Add electrical and/or smart home AV electronics
$8,000 -> $50,000
Add custom millwork/wall units
$8,000 -> $50,000
Add custom millwork/wall units
$10,000 -> $80,000
Kitchen appliances
$10,000 -> $80,000
Kitchen appliances
Above cost range figures include the costs of trade contractors, labour, materials, additional design, permits, project management and GC fees where applicable, but do not include HST
Above cost range figures include the costs of trade contractors, labour, materials, additional design, permits, project management and GC fees where applicable, but do not include HST
