Enlarging a Shed Dormer archived

Probably, 25k, depending on more variables than I can count

And, in my case, more than worth it. Why have that space if you can not use it?

Thanks, George -- that is my feeling too but it's likely to be a chunk of change. However, I feel it might actually upgrade the whole house, from your typical Maplewood 3-bedroom with shared bath on the 2nd floor to one with a master suite. I'd enjoy that myself and it would probably make the house more valuable. Not sure where you draw the line at 'worth it' though, so I'll get an estimate.

Mim - sounds like time to hire an architect to help you achieve your vision and costs, and there's plenty of ref threads to get in touch with one.

Hi,

We are actually in the process of undertaking that exact project right now. We interviewed three of the architects recommended on MOL and decided to go with a design-build architect as it seemed it offered greater hand holding through what is a very complex process. Two of the biggest cost components are including a bathroom (expense of the finishes(10k to ???K), roughing in plumbing 3k-6k depending where you place it) and how you are going to AC the space (window unit, ductless AC).

The design really depends on the height of the peak of your attic and the slope to the windows of the dormer. For our attic even if we did nearly a flat roof for the dormer in the back, the max height at the windows would have been 4'9'', so we are working a few different options to fix that. We done the existing conditions drawings and preliminary design layout, with the three-d renderings / mechanical drawings being next. Once all the designs are done, the architect will help us bid out the project to three contractors.

As things progress, I'll post some more info and pictures.

Regards,

RCH

You ARE dong a major project, RCH -- I'd love to see it take shape.
Good luck!

That is exactly what friends of ours did to their Dutch Colonial in Maplewood. A large master suite and luxurious bath. Beautifully done, but expensive. Bear in mind that since it will increase the value of the home, it WILL increase the property taxes.