An attic bedroom can become the extra room under your roof that hosts teenagers, guests, or even the masters of the house. An attic bedroom remodel is a good way to add space without adding on, which would be a much bigger investment of time and money.

Attic bedroom investment

Attics are penny-wise candidates for remodeling projects because the basic structurea roof and flooralready exist. Although the pitch of the roof usually dictates sloping interior walls and restricted headroom, people often find these quirky characteristics charming and desirable.

According to Remodeling magazines annual Cost vs. Value Report, a midrange attic bedroom remodel costs $47,919 and returns more than 72.9% of the investment, based on national averages.

Attic bedroom requirements

An attic bedroom has special requirements:

The cost of these projects, plus standard costs for installing heating and cooling systems, finishing surfaces, and adding a bathroom, is about $192/sq. ft.

The return on your investment in an attic remodel varies by region. In the Pacific area of the country, including Oregon and Hawaii, the return on investment is almost 89%. In the west-north-central states, such as Iowa and Kansas, the return on an attic remodel is about 62%.

National average cost, 15x15 ft. attic remodel, with 5x7 ft. bath:

Job Cost: $47,919 Resale Value: $34,916 Cost recoup: 72.9%

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November 26, 2013 at 10:46 am by Mr HomeBuilder
Category: Attic Remodeling