Cost for Construction
There are a few things to consider when talking about Construction Costs. The biggest expense is labor. let’s consider a carpenter for instance. A skilled trained carpenter in Arizona makes about $30.00 per hour. this is with only hand tools, a hammer, tool belt and does not include power tools, add workman’s comp and benefits, your looking at about $50.00 per hour for each man hour worked. then you have the cost to advertise, do the books and profit and overhead. The other cost to consider is material. The material will have to be picked up delivered and ordered. Construction cost can vary between contractors by thousands of dollars depending on the amount of office workers and cost for customer acquisition. RSJ Construction LLC keeps competitive by doing most work in house, and with over 35 years Construction hands on knowledge. Most cost overruns are the result of inexperienced contractors. Many times I have gone on bids on projects to find out that is was another contractor mining information a a project they were awarded. Some other variable that come into play is location. Fuel and the nearest location to a lumber yard also play a role. No two jobs are alike. The site also plays a big role in pricing. Can a concrete truck get onsite or do we need a pump? RSJ Construction has the most competitive pricing in the Phoenix area, not having to hire experts to complete projects keeps us at the top.
Homeadvisor.com estimates that building a second-story addition can range $100 and $300 per square foot.
The diversity of materials and complexity of the project can elevate cost as much as $500 per square foot.
As you can see, just like home prices, the costs associated with completing a second story addition vary greatly on multiple variables.
However, for a growing metro area like the Phoenix Valley, the costs are mainly based on your location, existing property size, the scope of demolition and materials. Here are a few ranges to consider.
Full Second Story – $200,000 to $500,000
Partial Second Story – $100,000 to $250,000
Garage Bonus Room – $50,000 to $150,000
