What to know about home addition in Colorado Springs
Frost heave and freeze-thaw in Colorado Springs can stress foundations, so good drainage and proper footing depth matter for a lasting result.
What affects home addition cost in Colorado Springs
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive home addition cost everywhere apply in Colorado Springs:
- Addition size in square feet.
- Type: a bump-out is cheapest, a second-story addition the most expensive.
- Whether it includes a kitchen or bathroom (plumbing).
- Foundation, framing, roof, and tie-in to the existing structure.
Home Addition cost by addition type in Colorado Springs
These figures are adjusted for Colorado Springs pricing (about 1.05x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Addition type | Cost in Colorado Springs | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Bump-out (a few feet) | $84 to $252 /sq ft | About $33,600 to $100,800 |
| Sunroom | $94.50 to $284 /sq ft | About $37,800 to $113,400 |
| Single room addition | $105 to $315 /sq ft | About $42,000 to $126,000 |
| In-law / suite with bath | $126 to $378 /sq ft | About $50,400 to $151,200 |
| Second-story addition | $147 to $441 /sq ft | About $58,800 to $176,400 |