Mansard extension London

pgalland

Hello,

I just got an architect quote for a loft extension on top of a 3bed terrace Georgian House. It consists in installing a staircase from the 1st to 2nd floor (modifying landing on first floor), removing the current roof (V Shaped) to install the loft covered by a leadroof.
The loft is W4.5m, L 5.0m, H 2.3m, and would have a bedroom and bathroom. Nothing fancy

He quotes me £64k + VAT

I am shocked... is this quote fair?

Brenster

In my experience architects should stick to drawing !!!!

You have not provided enough information for me to give advise, however when considering creating more room, converting a loft is a very expensive solution. £64k sounds expensive though. Send the drawings out to a couple of builders and get some quotes.

pgalland

Agreed it is very pricey, but given that the price per sqm in that area is about £8k, spending £64k adds £200k to the value of the house... which is why I think the architect are taking the P***
They not charging for based on cost, but based on what the end product is worth on the market...
infuriating

Brenster

Wow its worth doing then ! but still you should get builders to quote for it.

When talking about the value of the house, bear in mind that every house has a price ceiling ! although London tends to be an exception !

When getting a price get a price from a builder based outside London, you will pay a big premium for one in the city.

Good Luck.