Tiny Cape Remodel! Need Advice!
Tracy Barbin
2 years ago
Hi all! I am looking for guidance on how to expand!
Home details
1.5 story cape
36x27 1170 sq ft of living space
7 1/2 ft ceilings
What I am thinking, I would like to do a cape to colonial conversion, while also raising the roof to 9’ on the first floor.
I have a lot of land and live in a great area so i would like to stay where I am
Also I am adding a side addition to the left for a family room.
We can do all the finish work, (big family lots of trades)
So just looking for a ball park number or anyone who has undertaken a project such as this.
Thanks!
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housegal200
2 years agoNo idea of ballpark reno costs, but isn't this one sweet?
I've seen small capes expanded forward to create an "L" in front, which gives you a cozy entryway, patio, or garden tucked in the L.
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littlebug zone 5 Missouri
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoRelated Discussions
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2 years agoLittle Bug
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agohoussaon
2 years agoYou are practically rebuilding the house to raise the height of the existing first floor and adding a full second story.
The stairs will have to be rebuilt to accommodate the longer run.
Can you add 1.5 feet to the existing wall framing? Something like this?
Would a tear down be faster and more cost effective?
3onthetree
2 years ago
Sigrid
2 years ago
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 years agoIt will be less expensive if you raise the roof and build a shed dormer for the second floor. See images below. Someone has to check and see if you currently have a foundation that can support all the additional weight of the addition before you go further.
smalloldhouse_gw
2 years agohbeing
2 years ago
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