Home addition cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $32,800 – $66,500
- Per sq ft
- $108 – $216
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a home addition in the Shreveport area: $32,800 to $66,500 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 14% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.56 an hour in the Shreveport area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$42,900 to $56,400
About $140 to $184 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,600 | $19,100 |
| Labor | $27,500 | $35,900 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,300 |
| Total | $42,900 | $56,400 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,200 | $16,900 | $22,500 | 34% |
| Labor | $21,100 | $31,700 | $42,300 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $420 | $1,050 | $1,700 | 2% |
| Total | $32,800 | $49,600 | $66,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Shreveport number
Labor is 64% of the midpoint bill here, against 67% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (50%), cement masons and concrete finishers (10%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Shreveport the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Shreveport is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $18,000 nationally becomes $16,900 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 84.8: $420 to $1,700.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Shreveport. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for home addition in Shreveport
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Shreveport (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Shreveport are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
Who does the work: Shreveport trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Shreveport the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.56 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.97 and $28.14 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 29.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.02 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $20.16 and $28.30 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 5.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $31.84 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 49.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.71 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.85 and $31.99 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 41.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Shreveport metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.01 and $29.20 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.34 an hour, 12% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $24.87 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $3,650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,350. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 7.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Shreveport-Bossier City has 162,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 146th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $18.97 | $22.56 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $20.16 | $23.02 | $28.30 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.60 | $29.25 | $31.84 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.85 | $28.71 | $31.99 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $16.01 | $22.80 | $29.20 | $28.33 | 0.80 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $18.64 | $23.34 | $24.87 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Shreveport
Jobs that often go together with home addition are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Shreveport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−9%) and detached garage lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,500 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
Shreveport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Shreveport. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from bump-out (100 sq ft) to large suite (600 sq ft).
Basic
$32,800 to $46,300
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$42,900 to $56,400
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$53,000 to $66,500
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $11,200 – $16,000 | $14,800 – $19,700 | $18,500 – $23,300 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $43,600 – $61,400 | $56,900 – $74,700 | $70,300 – $88,100 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $65,200 – $91,600 | $85,000 – $111,500 | $105,000 – $131,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Shreveport bid
Type of addition
A new room is $125-$250 per sq ft; a bump-out $85-$200; an attic conversion $50-$150; a garage conversion $50-$200 (HomeGuide).
Plumbing and fixtures
Adding a bathroom or kitchen drives the price up the most.
Permits
Construction permits run $500-$2,000, or $5-$21 per $1,000 of project cost (HomeGuide).
Is Shreveport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Shreveport. Texarkana is the lowest at about $46,800 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $32,800 – $66,500 | $49,600 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $31,400 – $63,700 | $47,500 | −4% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $30,900 – $62,700 | $46,800 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $31,100 – $63,000 | $47,000 | −5% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $32,700 – $66,300 | $49,500 | level |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $32,300 – $65,500 | $48,900 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $33,700 – $68,300 | $51,000 | +3% |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Shreveport ranks #254 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Shreveport is 3% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $33,800 – $68,500 | $51,100 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $36,100 – $73,100 | $54,600 | +10% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $33,100 – $67,000 | $50,000 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $33,100 – $67,100 | $50,100 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $33,000 – $66,900 | $50,000 | +1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $32,700 – $66,300 | $49,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $36,600 – $74,200 | $55,400 | +12% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $39,600 – $80,100 | $59,800 | +21% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $35,300 – $71,400 | $53,400 | +7% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $36,000 – $72,800 | $54,400 | +10% |
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Home addition in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Shreveport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $32,800 to $66,500 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $42,900 to $56,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Shreveport?
About $108 to $216 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $420 to $1,700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $125 to $250.
+Is home addition cheaper in Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $47,500, which is 4% less than Shreveport ($49,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $31,700 out of $49,600. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Shreveport?
$43,600 to $88,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Shreveport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $420 to $1,700 for fees in the Shreveport area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for home addition compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport is 3% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($51,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Shreveport?
The BLS median is $22.56 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.97 to $28.14.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Shreveport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $32,800 to $46,300 and premium work $53,000 to $66,500. Basic means: bump-out or simple room without plumbing. Premium means: large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation.
+When is the best time to build a home addition in Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Home addition near Shreveport
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = 32% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Structural' category split (56% labor, 32% materials, 11% permits and design). It is a category average rather than an addition-specific figure.