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How Much Should My New Floor Cost? Prices for hardwood range from $2 a square foot for the cheapest flooring up to $30 or more on the high end. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Eric G. of Potomac, Md.)
Second Story Addition Costs. The cost to build a whole new floor of home space is never cheap. Talk to local contractors who have done this sort of project before. Be prepared to spend at least $150 per square foot and as much as $300 per square foot of new space.