Home addition cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $33,700 – $68,400
- Per sq ft
- $111 – $222
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a home addition in the Greensboro area: $33,700 to $68,400 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 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$44,100 to $58,000
About $144 to $188 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $28,200 | $36,800 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,450 |
| Total | $44,100 | $58,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,600 | $17,400 | $23,200 | 34% |
| Labor | $21,700 | $32,500 | $43,300 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $1,150 | $1,850 | 2% |
| Total | $33,700 | $51,100 | $68,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro 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 Greensboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $18,000 nationally becomes $17,400 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $460 to $1,850.
Home addition: what moves the price in Greensboro
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).
Related projects, priced for Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with home addition are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and detached garage lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,600 | −10% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: home addition pricing in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$33,700 to $47,600
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$44,100 to $58,000
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$54,500 to $68,400
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $11,600 – $16,500 | $15,300 – $20,300 | $19,000 – $24,000 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $44,800 – $63,100 | $58,500 – $76,800 | $72,300 – $90,600 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $67,000 – $94,200 | $87,400 – $114,500 | $107,500 – $135,000 |
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Raleigh is the priciest of the group at $51,400. Winston is the cheapest at $49,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $33,700 – $68,400 | $51,100 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $33,000 – $67,000 | $50,000 | −2% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $33,000 – $66,900 | $49,900 | −2% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $33,900 – $68,800 | $51,400 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $33,900 – $68,900 | $51,400 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $33,900 – $68,800 | $51,300 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $33,300 – $67,500 | $50,400 | −1% |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #212 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 1% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $33,900 – $68,800 | $51,300 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $33,900 – $68,900 | $51,400 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $33,900 – $68,800 | $51,400 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $33,000 – $66,900 | $49,900 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $33,900 – $68,800 | $51,400 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $33,700 – $68,400 | $51,100 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $36,800 – $74,600 | $55,700 | +9% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $31,900 – $64,600 | $48,300 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $38,500 – $78,100 | $58,300 | +14% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $45,000 – $91,100 | $68,100 | +33% |
The best months for home addition in Greensboro
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greensboro Wtp (in the city). 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 Greensboro are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 62 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
Who does the work: Greensboro 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 Greensboro the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 20.8 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 $22.13 an hour, 19% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.50 and $23.67 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 12.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.07 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.94 and $29.58 an hour. BLS counts 1,990 of them working in the area, 54.5 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 $27.65 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $30.29 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 30.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.29 an hour, which is 14% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $19.71 and $24.29 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $26.64 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 6.3 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 $3,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,950. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 5.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $19.50 | $22.13 | $23.67 | $27.41 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.94 | $28.07 | $29.58 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.56 | $27.65 | $30.29 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.71 | $24.29 | $24.29 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $22.71 | $23.61 | $26.64 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Home addition in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Greensboro?
For 300 sq ft, expect $33,700 to $68,400 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $44,100 to $58,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Greensboro?
About $111 to $222 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,850 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $125 to $250.
+Is home addition cheaper in Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $50,000, which is 2% less than Greensboro ($51,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $32,500 out of $51,100. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$44,800 to $90,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Greensboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,850 for fees in the Greensboro area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for home addition compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 1% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($50,400 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.49 to $28.58.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Greensboro?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $33,700 to $47,600 and premium work $54,500 to $68,400. 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 Greensboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. 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 Greensboro
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.