extension to bungalow

molit

Hi,

I was wondering if you could advise on the following quote

A 5m x 3m extension onto the back of the bungalow, replacing a wooden conservatory with a permanent brick structure. One half is a new kitchen, with double uPVC doors, and the other half into a bedroom. Internally moving one supporting wall 2m back, probably about 2.5m wide, and moving a non supporting wall a foot - this ones about 2.5 m again. New white bathroom suite, no kitchen being fitted.

I've been quoted £30k for this - this is in surrey, but even so, I thought that this was a bit steep?

Would welcome the collective wisdom - this is the first quote I've had out of about 3

chrisg1985

molit wrote: »

Hi,

I was wondering if you could advise on the following quote

A 5m x 3m extension onto the back of the bungalow, replacing a wooden conservatory with a permanent brick structure. One half is a new kitchen, with double uPVC doors, and the other half into a bedroom. Internally moving one supporting wall 2m back, probably about 2.5m wide, and moving a non supporting wall a foot - this ones about 2.5 m again. New white bathroom suite, no kitchen being fitted.

I've been quoted £30k for this - this is in surrey, but even so, I thought that this was a bit steep?

Would welcome the collective wisdom - this is the first quote I've had out of about 3

That does sound expensive. I know a very good builder who serves Surrey & London and has been doing so for 15 years +. If you would like his details by all means p.m me.

molit

do you have an amount in mind which would be reasonable - was was thingkin around the 20-25 mark?

fluffymuffy

About £2K per square metre depending on the finish.

chrisg1985

I would certainly think whilst times are hard you could do better than 2k a square metre like has been quoted. Please let me know how you get on with Rod - he knows his stuff and is very good value.


Cheers

Chris

Sucker_for_sweeties

Oooh I knew there was a good reason I married my (then muso) hubbie. I got mine, slightly smaller, but a complicated 'join' for around 8K.

He plays geetar too !


If you want to put the effort in you could surely find a small(ish) builder who would accommodate this? It can save a fortune.

chrisg1985

Without taking a little nose at the plans it would be hard for me to put a figure on. I certainly believe 30k can be well beaten though. If you like I would certainly have a look for you if you wanted me to.

Cheers
Chris

roddydogs

Pitched or Flat Roof?

molit

the roof is flat roof

ormus

probably cheaper to get some lads from the NW to come and do it.
here you can get a basic brick structure built for 5/10k easy.
c4x4 metres with a flat roof.

20k/30k seems about right for surrey.