Feeling cramped in your single story home? Tearing off your existing roof and building a 2nd floor adds so much space for a growing family. We have included a sample cost breakdown for a tear-off below. This family chose to build a second floor with 4 bedrooms, including a master bedroom, and two baths. The 2nd-floor addition has given the family the space they desperately needed! Check out the example below.
| Sample Tear-off Cost Breakdown | |
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Old Exterior
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New Exterior
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| Job Phase | Gross Total Costs |
| Permits | $7,455 |
| Project Management | $7,988 |
| Site Preparation | $6,390 |
| Dumpster | $2,982 |
| Plumbing | $25,204 |
| Electrical | $19,738 |
| Demolition | $8,520 |
| Concrete | $4,970 |
| Framing | $50,268 |
| Exterior Trim | $4,374 |
| Siding | $39,192 |
| Millwork & Trim | $19,781 |
| Cabinets | $2,996 |
| Counters | $1,874 |
| Roof Flashing | $11,715 |
| Insulation | $4,828 |
| Interior Doors | $5,978 |
| Windows | $12,160 |
| Drywall | $10,437 |
| Floor Coverings | $2,556 |
| Hardwood | $8,307 |
| Tile | $9,869 |
| Painting | $5,219 |
| Specialties | $2,613 |
| Plumbing | $7,100 |
| HVAC | $14,910 |
| Grand Total | $297,425 |
