What to know about home addition in Fort Lauderdale
High water tables and storms near Fort Lauderdale stress foundations, so drainage and proper fill are key.
What affects home addition cost in Fort Lauderdale
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive home addition cost everywhere apply in Fort Lauderdale:
- 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 Fort Lauderdale
These figures are adjusted for Fort Lauderdale pricing (about 1.08x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Addition type | Cost in Fort Lauderdale | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Bump-out (a few feet) | $86.40 to $259 /sq ft | About $34,600 to $103,700 |
| Sunroom | $97.20 to $292 /sq ft | About $38,900 to $116,600 |
| Single room addition | $108 to $324 /sq ft | About $43,200 to $129,600 |
| In-law / suite with bath | $130 to $389 /sq ft | About $51,800 to $155,500 |
| Second-story addition | $151 to $454 /sq ft | About $60,500 to $181,400 |