Extension
Does anyone have any contractor experiences, recommendations or pricing for building a brick 20×20 two story extension? Removing a old crumbling brick back wall and replacing it with a more fuel- and green alternative? Thanks for your help.
Does anyone have any contractor experiences, recommendations or pricing for building a brick 20×20 two story extension? Removing a old crumbling brick back wall and replacing it with a more fuel- and green alternative? Thanks for your help.
Why not give Linos a call
by TW
I had challenging kitchen remodel completed by Lino. The building is a pre-war presenting many difficulties. Lino was incredible in completing the work and providing a masterful job on the cabinets, walls, ceilings, floors, and trim mouldings.
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Good point jp2…I was assuming a 20′ wide lot w/ full width addition, but that might not be the case.
“outer court” is high amongst other zoning issues
A few things to consider.
If you haven’t already, you need to do some research into whether zoning would allow for an extension. There are limitations on lot coverage, open area, floor area ratio, rear/side yard depths, etc.
There would also be code issues to take into consideration. All habitable rooms must have adequate light/air via a window or skylight. By building an extension, you may be blocking light/air to a habitable room. If the extension is enlarging an existing back room, rather than adding separate rooms, you’re more likely to have success meeting code requirements.
Prices can vary greatly depending on the particulars of the project. Based on similar work, I’d start with a baseline of $200 psf, with that number going up if you were thinking of high end finishes, using the roof as a terrace, etc.
Depending on how much of the wall is left, recycling the existing bricks into a new wall would be the most eco-friendly option.
Good Luck.