Garage with Loft from scratch

mustardmike

Hi everyone,

I have a house with a large garden and no garage and the perfect space for one. I especially want a room on the top of it as I need the extra space, even though I will have to apply for planning permission.

I have designed and measured the exact garage I want (see picture img20.imageshack.us/img20/4943/screenshot20100307at225.png), that fits neatly into the space, and now have the plans for it.

I am about to start getting building firms round to inspect the area and give me a quote, but so I don't look like an idiot, does anyone have an idea of what this might cost or has anyone done it themselves?

Please note:

The ground is currently grass
I do not mind rendering or plain bricks, whatever is cheaper
Ridge Height 5.9m
7.6m x 8.6m Externally
56m² Ground Floor Area
14' x 7' Up and Over Garage Door

Thanks

ormus

where you live affects the price a lot.
generally extensions cost about 1000 quid per sq mtr. so say a budget price of 56k.
but that can vary from 20k here, to over 80k in london.

PasturesNew

What services will you want to it? Electricity, water? waste water?

mustardmike

yes, i'd just need electricity for ceiling lights and sockets and water for a single external tap.

mustardmike

oh and waste is not necessary

mustardmike

i'm in Suffolk

Imp

I'm planning on doing something very similar, but doing it all myself. Last week I worked out a price for the materials - around £10,000. You could probably at least double that if a builder is doing it.