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Foundations
jozvaldo
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If I have a ground floor flat roof extension that I am considering doubling up on - how do I go about checking if I have suitable foundations?
Also I take it I would need an architect round to put together plans to submit to the council?
Any ideas how much if anything either of these would cost?
Thanks
Also I take it I would need an architect round to put together plans to submit to the council?
Any ideas how much if anything either of these would cost?
Thanks
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Your council may have records from when they approved the first extension.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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Otherwise you'll have to have have trial pits dug and examined by a structural engineer.
You don't neccessarily have to have an architect design the extension if it isn't big or complicated but it depends on who you know, I suppose. Speaking to builders may get you a recommendation for someone. We are using one of our local council's Building Control officers to do ours as he's just retired.
Cost is unquantifiable really depending on size and complexity. You're best off asking for quotes, but a few hundred pounds certainly. Vague, sorry!Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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