For homes that already have one, a basement under a new addition usually makes sense. Obviously, a basementâs going to cost more to build than a crawl space. But since most of the equipment, manpower, and materials are all already on site, itâs an efficient use of resources.
1 Stock cabinets come pre-made in specific styles, shapes and finishes. 2  A lot depends on the size and shape of your kitchen and the total linear feet of cabinets needed. 3  Basic cabinets (top and bottom) for a 10x12-foot kitchen start at $4,000-$5,000 and up, not including installation and countertops.
1 With professional installation, laminate countertops cost $40-$65 per square foot; $1,200-$1,950 for a typical kitchen.2  Home improvement stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot sell prefabricated sections of laminate countertop for $50-$200 per section. With professional installation, laminate countertops cost $40-$65 per square foot; $1,200-$1,950 for a typical kitchen.