How Much Does a Sunroom Cost?
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Sunroom additions costs an average of $16,285. Most jobs will cost between $15,000 and $22,000.
You can expect to spend anywhere between $2,900 and $40,000, based on the sunroom’s features, the material used and the total square footage.
Labor costs account for between $20 and $40 per square foot. In addition, the cost of materials can cost between $2 and $35 per square foot depending on the types chosen.
Sunrooms are major, high-end remodels, contributing to the high price. The overall cost varies due to the square footage of the addition, the type of enclosure and features such as flooring, roofing and amenities.
Sunroom enclosures include these specific types of designs:
Four Season or Life Room
These are high-class, climate-controlled enclosures. You can use them in the heat of summer or the chill of a cold winter. Transforming your patio into an all-year-round space requires additional features like HVAC systems and insulation.
Three Season Room
Depending on where you live, this type can handle most seasons. They’re not made for areas with heavy winters or extreme summers. They have no heating and cooling systems.
Traditional
These are “true” add-ons to your home, made to match and act like a room addition. You can use the same materials as your home, just with more windows and another door.
Building a sunroom addition
Some types of enclosures need permits, so add between $100 and $300 to your budget when getting ready to build your patio enclosure. Full enclosures or custom sunrooms require this, especially if they change your home’s existing structure in any way. Partial types usually do not require one, unless it's a complex install. Check with your local municipalities before you embark on this project. You don’t want to redo the project later because it isn’t up to code.
Although it may be a large investment, enclosing the patio adds more livable space to your home. Some people turn their patios into sunrooms, while others merely add screens to protect from bugs. You can also completely enclose the room and use it as another regular space in your home.
