Great room addition and renovation costs in your zip code

Getting an estimate through Kukun’s great room cost estimator is easy. Just follow the steps below to get your personalized remodeling cost estimate in minutes!

1. Enter the type of remodeling you desire:

• Addition:
  Adding new square footage to the house, whether that’s adding more space to a single story house/apartment or to the second story – if your remodel requires any new foundation, this is your option.
• Renovation:
  Remodeling the great room without any change to the walls.
• Expansion:
  Expanding the existing area by moving walls within or outside the perimeter of the house

2. Select the size of your space:

• Small: 324 Sq.ft
• Medium: 500 Sq.ft
• Large: 800 Sq.ft
• Custom: Enter the room dimensions if none of the above sizes apply

3. Choose the scope of your renovation project from the three options below:

• Cosmetic Changes:
  Give your personal ray-soaking space a facelift. Ideal if you are selling your home. Cosmetic changes to the great room renovation includes new flooring, light fixtures and a fresh coat of paint. This option does not include new electrical, cabinets, doors, sunscreen, etc. NO permit required.
• Typical Renovation:
  Ideal if you are just changing the interior. A Typical Renovation great room remodel includes mostly new electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, texture, paint, flooring, trimwork (baseboards, door casings, etc.), new finishing fixtures and hardware. No guarantees against cloudy days. Permit required.
• Down to the Studs:
  Ideal if you are stripping walls or want to change plumbing and electrical. A Down to the Studs great room renovation includes new, spruced-up versions of the Typical Renovation-level items. New doors and windows along with custom materials, longer lead times and stretched job timelines create a space where you (and your guests) will enjoy catching some rays. Permit required.

4.Choose the level of finish you want from the three options below:

• Budget-friendly:
  Budget friendly is an economical finish level and gives you the feeling you get when you step into a newly built home.
• Mid-range:
  Mid range finish level is higher end and includes higher quality materials and more personalized options like recessed lighting, higher end appliances, etc.
• High-end:
  Materials are high end and customized to the owner's taste. Every material will be differentiated and may take a little longer to put together, but the finished product is amazing.

5. Enter your property details

Enter the full address to get ROI /recoup value of your house or just give the zipcode to get only the renovation cost estimate.

And there you go! The estimate and recoup for your great room remodel is ready!

With this estimate, you can analyze your finance options or hire a professional to get started on the work in your common area right away.

We also offer options for finding professional remodeling contractors in your neighborhood. You can explore each contractor's profile, check out their online reviews, view all their previous permits, and then ask about them in your vicinity.

It’s very important that you properly plan your renovation. Here are some tips to make the process go smoothly:

• Set a realistic home remodeling budget. Always include leeway for some surprise costs. Experts advise adding 20% extra to your existing budget.
• Check your local building code for all permit requirements.
• Visualize how a particular layout will look in your home. We advise considering a floating space plan.
• Design a coordinated look for your great room.
• Consider investing in decorative molding.
• Select suitable doors and windows, and the right flooring.
• Invest in stylish and functional lighting.
• Work with expert contractors.
• Be sure to get a written warranty or guarantee from them.
• The written contract should detail the complete schedule, deadlines for milestones and payment process.
• Maintain your timeline in order to manage a seamless great room renovation job.

Make sure that you plan ahead and don’t leave anything pending. Once your home improvement project starts, you’ll be happy that you can avoid hassles and issues because you took our advice!