Home Additions
From the job site.
How to Compare Home Addition Quotes
Three addition bids on one drawing can land $40,000 apart. The nine lines every quote should show, why the foundation line matters most, and the red flags to catch.
Home Addition: What Happens Before Construction
Survey, engineering, septic review and plan review fill the two to three months between signing an addition contract and breaking ground. What each step waits on.
Home Addition vs Moving in Metro Atlanta
The full cost comparison for Cherokee, Cobb, and North Fulton homeowners: what an addition solves, what it cannot, and when moving is the better math.
Second Story Addition Cost in Atlanta
What a second story costs in Cherokee and Cobb County, whether your foundation and framing can take one, and how it compares to moving or building out.
20x20 Home Addition Cost in North Atlanta
A 20x20 addition runs $52,000 to $128,000 in Cherokee, Cobb, and Fulton County. See cost per square foot, cost by addition type, and what drives the price.
Is a Home Addition Worth It in Atlanta?
Is a home addition worth it? Compare Atlanta-area costs, ROI by room type, and whether trading a 2.5%-3.5% mortgage for a 7% one beats adding on.
Everything You Need To Know About Home Addition Permits 2026
Georgia home addition permits cost $325-$960, and plan review takes 2-4 weeks. All 159 counties require one. Here is the 6 step process, county by county.
12 Types of Home Additions, Bump-Out to Second Story
Twelve home addition types compared side by side for Atlanta homeowners, from a 2-8 foot bump-out to a second story that never touches your yard.
Home Addition Cost North Georgia: $150 to $250 per Sq Ft
North Georgia home additions cost $150-$250 per square foot in 2026. Kitchen additions run highest at $250-$300, bedrooms lowest at $150-$200 per sq ft.
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