Case Study

All-Season Sun Room Addition

St. Louis Park, MN

This project involved removing a dated, small, three-season porch and rebuilding a four-season sun room in its place. We hope you find the information helpful as you plan your own project!

Goals discussed with client:

  • A room with dramatic ceiling lines that would have lots of natural light
  • A fireplace feature
  • Hardwood floor finishes that matched the rest of the main level

Before & After

Floor Plans

Original Main Level Plan & Propsed Main Level Plan

Before

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Construction

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Total Project Cost

Sun Room Addition: $154,000

  • Deduct $11,000 if a Mini-split System is not needed

Current pricing as of 03/17/25

Project Specifications

Heat n Glo “Cosmo”  36” unit

Media:  River Rock

Front: Clean Face Trim

Landmark Castle Dimensional thin veneer natural stone in “Random Ashlar” 

Supplier:  Hedberg

Marvin 'Elevate' Windows

Benjamin Moore "Edgecomb Gray" HC-173

Wood species: Ash (with natural finish)

Note: A single head mini-split system was installed to heat and cool this room separately from the rest of the home.

Good to Know

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What's Included in a Sicora Project

  • Permits, construction plans, inspections, dumpster, lead testing, and necessary site prep
  • Portable on-site toilet
  • Design assistance for finish and material selections and project management
  • Structural engineering
  • Online client web portal set up specifically for management of your project
  • Full warranty: 12 month cosmetic warranty; 2 year mechanical warranty; 10 year structural warranty
  • Installation of appliances paid for and supplied by the owner

Financing Options

If you are evaluating ways to finance your project, we encourage you to reach out to Gail Vinje of CrossCountry Mortgage, who manages a majority of the construction loans that Sicora works with.

Email gail.vinje@myccmortgage.com
Call (612) 670.4230

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Complimentary Consultation

If you would like to discuss your project with Sicora, you can schedule a consultation in one of the following ways:

  1. Schedule a complimentary, in-home consultation online on our Contact page. Click on ‘schedule an in-home consultation’ and you’ll see all of the available meeting days and times.
  2. Email us at: contactus@sicora.com
  3. Phone Consultation at 952.929.0098

We look forward to helping you craft a beautiful solution for your home!