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        "text": "The total cost of a home addition is driven by total square footage, the intended use of the room, foundation requirements, and utility extensions. Wet spaces like in-law suites or master bedrooms with attached bathrooms cost significantly more than dry spaces like simple living room expansions because they require plumbing rough-ins, specialized tile, and extra fixtures. Other major cost variables include connecting rooflines seamlessly to your existing house, matching exterior finishes such as full-house stuccoing, upgrading electrical panels to handle the extra demand, and tie-ins to central air conditioning. Bay City Remodeling provides free-quote consultations to establish defined project scopes.",
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        "description": "Costs depend on square footage, foundation needs, whether plumbing is required for bathrooms or kitchens, structural tie-ins, and necessary electrical or HVAC upgrades."
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  "description": "Costs depend on square footage, foundation needs, whether plumbing is required for bathrooms or kitchens, structural tie-ins, and necessary electrical or HVAC u"
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