extensions to property

GingeG

Sure there are other threads but whats the balpark figure for a single storey extension to provide a dining room / utility room.

Also rough costs for a ensuite to be created in a large bedroom.

I am in Hampshire

securityman

I got quoted 25 grand + vat for a back extension all done or 13 + vat for just a shell with roof and windows.

Doing it my self now with a family friend, hopefully for 10-13.

Best thing to do is just call in a couple of builders from the yellow page, cost nothing.

cloud_dog

All in costs were about £19k - this included council, architect and structural engineer costs (structural enginner because I wanted the RSJ fitted up with the joists (seemless ceiling then) and the pillars to be as minimal as possible.

£17500 building costs
£1100 council fees
£400 structural engineer

All you then need to do is add on the cost for flooring, tiles, paint, curtains, etc, etc, etc, etc.

cloud_dog

GingeG

Thanks all for replies.

You just swung something for me, will buy a property now with potential what about the cloakroom/ensuite thing are they quite cheap?

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My extension was finally signed off by the building inspector last week. This was to alter an 'L' shaped existing one to a square one, and put in an apex roof. To cut costs, I bought the windows and door, plus the two roof windows, all the tiling for the floor and walls

Building costs were approx. £16.5k - However i have spent approx £k on top of that for all the above.

Plans and building inspections also came to another £1k.

Cost also depends on size so it's hard to say what you would pay. Don;t expect much change from £20k.

Be prepared to live in a building site for up to 3 months which was what mine took - the snow seriously hampered us a few weeks back.

If you like where you live it can be beneficial to have it done and stay put. No house hunting, estate agents etc...

Make sure you go for a builder who is registered with the Federation of Master Builders. They have an arbitration scheme should things go wrong. I also opted to by their insurance which guarantees the new building for 10 years (2 years materials and workmanship and a further 8 years subsidence).

You WILL need Building Regs - but not necessarily planning permission. Speak to the Council BEFORE you start and don't forget you may be affected by the Party Wall Act which means you neighbours need to be considered too - even if you are already in a detached property.

good luck

GingeG

Thanks to all who replied I should have mentioned that the property is Grade 2 listed.

Any ideas how to get round this or is it really just a case of a different form?

rchddap1

You can't get round the fact that it is Grade 2 listed building. I would advise you to contact the council and ask for some information regarding the regluations for such properties.

oscardog

We have just put an extension onto our Grade 2 listed house.

You need to get planning permission (this costs) and listings permission (free). They will approve the design and then you can start. Not too much of a drama and a decent architect should know the listings dept. But it took us 18 months to get all permissions (planning regs approval being the last one - also to be paid for).
We had to be very and I mean very careful about picking a builder - after all, they were cutting back 400 years of thatch and attaching a new roof to the original beams (house built around 1690). As such, only go with a recommended builder.

The good news is that as listed, all work is VAT Free. The bad news is that specialist builders cost more. Our two story extension (1 room upstairs, three downstairs) cost around 60K and WE had to do all the decorating.