do we have to have a pitched roof?

bride_on_a_budget

Hi,

we are planning on having a small extension to the front to extend our garage , the roof is pitched, we want a flat roof on the extension (7m2), is their anyway to get around this as we cant really afford to pay out for the pitched roof.

many thanks
bride

Doozergirl

You have to consider the look of the house as well as the cost. You could devalue your house by adding extensions that aren't in keeping. Not so important at the back perhaps, but essential at the front.

bride_on_a_budget

thanks for the reply,
we have noticed that a few houses in our area have flat roof extensions to the front.

we would of had the extension at the back but it would make out small garden smaller and also the back of the garage is to be our utility room that will have access from our kitchen,
if we extend from the back we wouldnt be able to have this access.
does anyone know the rough costs os a pictched roof for a 7m2 extension

thanks
Bride

chickmug

When you eventually sell you will need to bear in mind if it may put people off and therefore result in a lower selling price.

bride_on_a_budget

thanks for the reply chickmug,

we are just waiting on a couple of quotes for a pitched roof now, i have been looking online and a few people seem to have got good deals
just hope ours come back reasonable.
anyone know a rough price for a 7m2 pitched roof

thanks
bride

chickmug

bride_on_a_budget wrote: »

thanks for the reply chickmug,

we are just waiting on a couple of quotes for a pitched roof now, i have been looking online and a few people seem to have got good deals
just hope ours come back reasonable.
anyone know a rough price for a 7m2 pitched roof

thanks
bride

Why nottry this in "in my home inc DIY" board which I use a lot and always good replies.

bride_on_a_budget

i thought that was where i posted this, at the top of page is says in my home (including diy)

thanks
bride

chickmug

bride_on_a_budget wrote: »

i thought that was where i posted this, at the top of page is says in my home (including diy)

thanks
bride

Sorry I is stupid
Meant to say try the "House Buying Board"
I must stop drinking during the day --- coffee that is as I don't drink alcohol!!!

Fire_Fox

bride_on_a_budget wrote: »

thanks for the reply,
we have noticed that a few houses in our area have flat roof extensions to the front.

Thousands of people have put UPVC windows into old Victorian properties, it still devalues the property in many buyers eyes. Speak to several local estate agents and see whether they think it will make a difference.

bride_on_a_budget

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Thousands of people have put UPVC windows into old Victorian properties, it still devalues the property in many buyers eyes. Speak to several local estate agents and see whether they think it will make a difference.

i understand that it would devalue the house, but we want to make these changes to the house so we wont ever have to move house.

thanks
bride

Doozergirl

bride_on_a_budget wrote: »

i understand that it would devalue the house, but we want to make these changes to the house so we wont ever have to move house.

thanks
bride

Then don't you deserve a better looking house? The flat roof will fail at some point and need more repair than a pitched one would. Over the long term I'd prefer the reassurance of a pitched roof over a more temperamental flat one.

Better looking house, more reliable roofing system. I'd wait. It won't be that much more - try cutting back in other areas perhaps or just wait a little longer - it's only 7sqm.