Pop Top costs in Denver, 1960s Ranch

[Adam Haman]

Good day everyone!

I'm seriously considering purchasing a home and popping the top. I know the price is going to be significant with the worker shortages here in Denver, but does anyone have any kind of ballpark guess for a 1400 sqft 2nd story addition to a 1960s brick facade Ranch? Looking to add 4 beds and 3 baths upstairs, of decent quality. Do you suggest Design/Build? Is there a way to have someone do the heavy construction and then turn it over to me for drywall and finishing? Thanks for any pricing or best practices insights you may have!

[Bill S.]

@Adam Haman I know there are some folks who have done this but I don't have their numbers and when I was looking to pass a deal to them they wouldn't give me any guidance for pricing. My advise would be to do some driving and see who in the neighborhood has done it, knock on their door and ask. If you find one under construction, even better to ask the contractor. Another route would be to search for solds in the MLS and door knock those. It's going to take a bit of leg work.