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Estimate of how much something like this would cost?

3 years ago

I’m shopping around and want to ask your opinion on what you think the cost would be to add the portico, switch the door, remove stone veneer and put siding behind where the stone was. Will have columns painted as well. Can ignore cost of new garage door, not sure if I will do it.

I just want to make sure I don’t get taken advantage of, what is a reasonable price for a good contractor?

Thank you in advance!

Comments (13)

  • PRO
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Very location dependent. Both with labor and materials.

    But a good way to find out is to get 3-5 contractors out to get estimates. Check with your local contractor review sites if you can, sometimes those will include things like the cost and scope of work done. That can give you more of a feel for pricing in your area.

    Blinde Zeppeline thanked beesneeds
  • 3 years ago

    @beesneeds thank you I will do that!

    Also the location of the home is in the south, if that’s helpful

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    You are opening a can of worms by putting on that open gable. Cutting the main beam that supports the existing shed roof changes the entire load path of the roof. You mention in the south so hurricane country, which likely means your local code office won't touch it without an engineers stamp... Re siding the front a good crew could do with vinyl in a day or hardi in two...

  • 3 years ago

    " Also the location of the home is in the south, if that’s helpful "


    No help, still too broad of an area.

  • 3 years ago

    Usually people add a gable/porch like that when there is no overhang or protection from weather over the front door.

    You have a porch over the front door, no need to spend money on something that does not improve the function or look. Removing the stone and getting a new front door would make it look nicer. I would still keep a door with sidelites, but a more open design.

    Blinde Zeppeline thanked chispa
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    This is going to depend entirely on your region, the level of experience for your architect, and materials costs which have gone up significantly since COVID. My advice would be to spend some money upfront on design with an architect, then use his drawings to get multiple estimates.

    Blinde Zeppeline thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
  • 3 years ago

    Update the door and remove the stone only around the door-keep the foundation stone. No need to peak the roof. Change the garage door to be the siding colour so the front door is the accent.

  • 3 years ago

    @hallet&co

    It wouldn’t touch the existing roof, it would be in front of the porch about 3-5 feet . Here is another angle to show how it could be placed in front

  • 3 years ago

    Did you add or remove shutters? I like it without the shutters.

    Blinde Zeppeline thanked chispa
  • 3 years ago

    Better to tell us how much you want to spend on this project and we can tell you whether or not you are anywhere in the ballpark.


    Cost completely depends on specific location - one side of town or the other, how remote you are, are you in a ritzy suburb, rural, is there a shortage of workers where you are. Most contractors upped their quotes by street in our neighborhood because they thought that certain blocks appeared wealthier.


    Best is to get at least three estimates and make sure you are getting quotes for the exact same amount of work.



    Blinde Zeppeline thanked Kendrah
  • 3 years ago

    " It wouldn’t touch the existing roof, it would be in front of the porch about 3-5 feet . "


    How would it not touch the existing roof? It would be attached to the house correct?