We own a small 3bed 2bath home on a lot with enough room to expand. We are are adding a family room and one more bedroom and a bathroom. Because of the current layout, we are considering two options.
1. Expand into the backyard for a family room. Expand the front of the house to add a room and bathroom. Both the additions will be roughly 400sq ft each.
2. Expand into the backyard for the family room. And add one more level over the new family room for the additional bed/bath room.
I know that we have to get expert advice and estimates for what each option will cost, which we will do. But I want to get a general idea on what the difference for the two options would be, assuming the quality of materials used for both is the same.
Any information from people who have done this or are experts in the area is appreciated.
Thanks
1. Expand into the backyard for a family room. Expand the front of the house to add a room and bathroom. Both the additions will be roughly 400sq ft each.
2. Expand into the backyard for the family room. And add one more level over the new family room for the additional bed/bath room.
I know that we have to get expert advice and estimates for what each option will cost, which we will do. But I want to get a general idea on what the difference for the two options would be, assuming the quality of materials used for both is the same.
Any information from people who have done this or are experts in the area is appreciated.
Thanks