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      "name": "What factors affect the total cost of a home addition?",
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        "text": "The overall cost depends on square footage, site conditions, foundation requirements, and interior finishes. Simple ground-level bump-outs or single-room extensions cost significantly less than complex additions that require plumbing and specialized mechanical systems, such as in-law suites or primary bathrooms. Second-story additions require structural reinforcement of main-floor walls and existing foundations, which alters the investment. During the initial consultation, a general contractor assesses your existing structure and reviews material selections to establish a realistic scope that matches your budget.",
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        "description": "Costs depend on square footage, foundation needs, plumbing, electrical work, roofline integration, interior finishes, and whether you are building outward or upward."
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  "description": "Costs depend on square footage, foundation needs, plumbing, electrical work, roofline integration, interior finishes, and whether you are building outward or up"
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