If you built an addition on your house for a pool table....

[gforces1911]

I am thinking about building on my house to add a room for a pool table. For those of you who have done this I would appreciate some input on the costs- pitfalls- things to consider etc.

I am also curious if any of you have built a separate back house for a pool room.

Any help would be appreciated. Donations as well- jk.

 

[MVPCues]

I am thinking about building on my house to add a room for a pool table. For those of you who have done this I would appreciate some input on the costs- pitfalls- things to consider etc.

I am also curious if any of you have built a separate back house for a pool room.

Any help would be appreciated. Donations as well- jk.

My father built a nice sized room on to the back of his house for a table. It put more strain on the central air. He had to install a window unit to help out that room in the summer. This is in Louisiana though, so that might not be a factor for you.

Kelly

 

[smittie1984]

I have installed many tables into additionally built rooms. Most put in a window unit for heating and air.

I did install a pool table into a 2,500sqft pool house 1 time. And another time in a kitchen.

 

[wade]

my wife and i are doing a 25x25 with hardwood floors,central heat and air finished w/bar area for $28000.00 in ga. shane p.s. don't go any smaller than 17x21

 

[bsmutz]

I built a 24'x24' "garage" on my property for a pool table and snooker table. It cost about $8000 all together. I haven't done anything about climate control yet, but figure I will use an electric heater in winter and a small window air conditioner in summer. I'm usually only out there for a couple of hours a day, so when it is cold I give it an hour to warm up. Last summer I had the pool table in the attached garage, so I used a window unit and got some help from the main house unit as well. The window unit is kind of small for this large of a space, so it would only get down to 80 or so. Much better than 95 or 100 in the afternoon with direct sun for hours. The pad was the most expensive part of the project and was close to $4000. I used project siding instead of the T-111 good stuff. Saved >$10 a sheet there. Bought trusses (~$1500) and the beam for the garage door header (~$300). Hope that helps.

 

[macguy]

I am thinking about building on my house to add a room for a pool table. For those of you who have done this I would appreciate some input on the costs- pitfalls- things to consider etc.

I am also curious if any of you have built a separate back house for a pool room.

Any help would be appreciated. Donations as well- jk.

You would need to talk to a real-estate attorney. I don't know where you live, the value of your house, how long you have lived there or how the homesteading works where you live. Doing an addition could trigger a re reassessment of your house and the way property values have increased recently that could be a disaster. I will give you an example, my taxes with my save our homes is about $2500. My next door neighbor taxes are $14,000. because it isn't their primary residence. My house is worth every bit as much as theirs and if I did something to screw up homesteading I would be looking at those kinds of taxes as well. I have known people who made those kinds of mistakes doing refinancing and so on and when they got their new tax bills found they could hardly afford to live in their homes anymore.

Just DON'T make a mistake, know all the facts before you do anything. Having said that you may be able to put something like one of those free standing prefab buildings in and put a table out there. I am building a house now and that is what I plan on doing. I don't want the table in the house anymore and it will keep the sq. ft and cost of the house down. This is just food for thought but something you need to check into.

 

[frankncali]

I built a 24'x24' "garage" on my property for a pool table and snooker table. It cost about $8000 all together. I haven't done anything about climate control yet, but figure I will use an electric heater in winter and a small window air conditioner in summer. I'm usually only out there for a couple of hours a day, so when it is cold I give it an hour to warm up. Last summer I had the pool table in the attached garage, so I used a window unit and got some help from the main house unit as well. The window unit is kind of small for this large of a space, so it would only get down to 80 or so. Much better than 95 or 100 in the afternoon with direct sun for hours. The pad was the most expensive part of the project and was close to $4000. I used project siding instead of the T-111 good stuff. Saved >$10 a sheet there. Bought trusses (~$1500) and the beam for the garage door header (~$300). Hope that helps.

Your saying that you got the whole 24 x 24 finished for $8000??

You should have been over that just in raw and rough materials alone.

You might opt for a PTAC unit instead of a window unit. Offers heat and cooling.
Pick your location for whatever type of unti carefully so that you get maximum coverage and air flow. Sometimes the center is not the right spot. Also with either type a small isolating fan placed in front of it can really make a difference. Most window unit lack enough power to spread the cool air before it drops. The fan will help.

I think most addons that are pool table size should run from 15k and up.
Finishing it yourself is an easy way to save a few bucks.
I do know a guy that built a 30 x 20 "workshop" that was unattached
fairly cheap. He saved by looking for about 2 years at hardware stores and closeouts slowly buying what he needed. He did the framing except for the roof and did all finishing inside. He spent a little more money on insulation than most but in was worth it. He also had a 7.5' ceiling(sheetrock) and he rolled insulation up there with 2 electric exhausts along with 3 non powered vents.

Think about positioning of doors and windows depending upon the layout you plan for the interior items.

Hopefully one day I can have a table (or two!) at home. I think in the long run they are very feasible.

 

[Rich R.]

I am thinking about building on my house to add a room for a pool table. For those of you who have done this I would appreciate some input on the costs- pitfalls- things to consider etc.

I am also curious if any of you have built a separate back house for a pool room.

Any help would be appreciated. Donations as well- jk.

I added a room to my home for a pool table, as well as other things.
First of all, you have to decide exactly what you want from your room. If you are only interested in a pool room, I'm sure the addition can be done fairly simple and at a reasonable cost. My wife and I wanted a multi-functional room, with a pool table. We added a room of approximately 500 sq. ft. and we have an 8' pool table on one side and a table for games and/or dining on the other side. We also have a wet bar, a wood stove, a lot of windows, a stone floor and a few other little tid bits, to take advantage of solar heating. We were lucky in that our central HVAC unit was large enough to handle the addition, because of the solar considerations. Our room stretched the budget quite a bit, but, as I said, you have to decide what YOU are looking for in YOUR room.
I also highly recommend getting an architect involved to make your addition look like it belongs with the rest of the house. His/her services are worth every penny and the pay back will come when you want to sell.

 

[gforces1911]

Thanks to all!

I added a room to my home for a pool table, as well as other things.
First of all, you have to decide exactly what you want from your room. If you are only interested in a pool room, I'm sure the addition can be done fairly simple and at a reasonable cost. My wife and I wanted a multi-functional room, with a pool table. We added a room of approximately 500 sq. ft. and we have an 8' pool table on one side and a table for games and/or dining on the other side. We also have a wet bar, a wood stove, a lot of windows, a stone floor and a few other little tid bits, to take advantage of solar heating. We were lucky in that our central HVAC unit was large enough to handle the addition, because of the solar considerations. Our room stretched the budget quite a bit, but, as I said, you have to decide what YOU are looking for in YOUR room.
I also highly recommend getting an architect involved to make your addition look like it belongs with the rest of the house. His/her services are worth every penny and the pay back will come when you want to sell.

thank you all so much for the replies. it all is useful. I am in the early stages but I was thinking about it. I had considered the property tax issue- they are out of whack right now and I am thinking about appealing the next time around. I just want a basic room for a goldcrown or diamond. Maybe room for a couch. I am going to shop it around. I was hoping the cost would be under 20k.


Did anyone here have to pour concrete?

 

[Subsonic2u]

U might b a ball-banger if:

Sounds just like the thread I was reading here on AZ.

U might b a ball-banger if: u build additional room on your house for a pool table.

Sorry, just couldn't help myself. Don't have any constructive info.

Charlie

 

[ShootingArts]

concrete

A slab that size requires that you have one experienced finisher at a minimum that knows all there is to know about finishing. Some foul ups pouring a slab are fixable and some mean breaking it up and repouring sections or all of it. There is a lot more to getting a good slab than just finishing the top. Be sure that the company you are ordering concrete from knows what it is for too or that you know what strength concrete you need.

Back in younger days I have assisted with some largish pours. It gets to be hard work in a hurry.

Hu

thank you all so much for the replies. it all is useful. I am in the early stages but I was thinking about it. I had considered the property tax issue- they are out of whack right now and I am thinking about appealing the next time around. I just want a basic room for a goldcrown or diamond. Maybe room for a couch. I am going to shop it around. I was hoping the cost would be under 20k.


Did anyone here have to pour concrete?

 

[Scottster]

It gets to be hard work in a hurry.

Hu

LMAO @ your pun

 

[TheBook]

If possible don't build it on a slab. Concrete is very hard on your feet and legs. If you use joists and wood flooring you can also do it yourself and a lot cheaper than concrete. You will also be able to run duct work and other utility lines underneath.

 

[ribdoner]

My top unemployed former NASA engineer moonlights as a general contracter.

I'll pull him off the BALLBUSTA project and solicet his councel for you.

You will hear from me in a day or two.

Adashka Chachula

 

[brock]

i would add a free standing building for a barn or workshop with room for a pool table. some of those barn type buildings you can have a apartment upstairs, taxes would be cheaper if it is just a barn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you can get out of the house to play, plus you have a room if somebody needs to spend the night. you need any electric work done let me know?????????

 

[matthew]

The best way, abeit, less economical/efficient is to build a house, just for your pool table. Think how relaxing that would be to play pool in. Sort of like Superman's Fortress of Solitude. It would be more accessible than Superman's joint, and warmer than the bat cave.

I actually have nothing constructive to contribute. It's boring here at work. Good luck in your endevour.

 

[JoeyA]

Have you chosen the pre fab mfg yet? I would be interested in knowing which house (prefab) you are considering for a pool table if you are interested in sharing that info. And also are you going to put it on a slab or piers.
Thanks,
JoeyA

You would need to talk to a real-estate attorney. I don't know where you live, the value of your house, how long you have lived there or how the homesteading works where you live. Doing an addition could trigger a re reassessment of your house and the way property values have increased recently that could be a disaster. I will give you an example, my taxes with my save our homes is about $2500. My next door neighbor taxes are $14,000. because it isn't their primary residence. My house is worth every bit as much as theirs and if I did something to screw up homesteading I would be looking at those kinds of taxes as well. I have known people who made those kinds of mistakes doing refinancing and so on and when they got their new tax bills found they could hardly afford to live in their homes anymore.

Just DON'T make a mistake, know all the facts before you do anything. Having said that you may be able to put something like one of those free standing prefab buildings in and put a table out there. I am building a house now and that is what I plan on doing. I don't want the table in the house anymore and it will keep the sq. ft and cost of the house down. This is just food for thought but something you need to check into.

 

[pawnmon]

I closed in a detached 2-car garage for a pool room. Installed one of those heat pumps with the blower unit close to the ceiling. Very quiet but heat doesn't work well when outside temperature falls below 40. Needed to supplement heat with a small section of electric baseboard. A/c works good. Total cost $17,800.00 (not including table). Ver happy with the outcome.

 

[Hal]

The best advice I could give is not to try and save money by building a smaller room. You're only doing it once, do it right. Give yourself room for tables, chairs, furniture, etc.

 

[macguy]

Have you chosen the pre fab mfg yet? I would be interested in knowing which house (prefab) you are considering for a pool table if you are interested in sharing that info. And also are you going to put it on a slab or piers.
Thanks,
JoeyA

The house we are building is an ICF poured concrete and steel with 10 inch walls. Hopefully a hurricane proof and a very energy efficient house. The prefab is to be a separate building on the property, for a shop as well as a table, we bought a few acres so there will plenty of room for it. I'm not sure yet what make building but probably on a slab. I always see those ad's for the U.S. steel buildings they look interesting. I've never seen one up close but something like that probably finished on the inside. That will be the last thing anyway.