Extension single storey cost?

HappySad

I am looking for a simple pitch roof single storey extension 5m x 3m. Want it as a living room & dining room. Do yiu know roughly how much that would cost?

Any ways to keep cost down? How much did your extension cost & what did you have done? Any advice? Any Good websites or books?

Procrastinator333

You don't say where you are - which plays a big part in the cost.

We had a 5x3m done on our last place about 3 yrs ago. Pitch roof, 2 velux, bifold doors across the back (expensive), and knocking out of internal walls and install of steels. Left us with a plaster shell. Cost £25k ish i think. We are in Surrey.

It isn't really about books, more about google to be honest. Just keep googling and keep reading, plenty out there to get you started and find ideas.

Our first step (we knew what we wanted) was to find someone to draw up plans. It doesn't need to be an architect, a drags men is fine. Just someone who can draw building reg plans.

Then after we got those we got round 4 builders. Asked them to quote for the full cost of materials, labour, and all disposal. Exact same brief to each of them. That way, when you get the quotes back you know you are comparing like for like.

HappySad

Procrastinator333 wrote: »

You don't say where you are - which plays a big part in the cost.

We had a 5x3m done on our last place about 3 yrs ago. Pitch roof, 2 velux, bifold doors across the back (expensive), and knocking out of internal walls and install of steels. Left us with a plaster shell. Cost £25k ish i think. We are in Surrey.

It isn't really about books, more about google to be honest. Just keep googling and keep reading, plenty out there to get you started and find ideas.

Our first step (we knew what we wanted) was to find someone to draw up plans. It doesn't need to be an architect, a drags men is fine. Just someone who can draw building reg plans.

Then after we got those we got round 4 builders. Asked them to quote for the full cost of materials, labour, and all disposal. Exact same brief to each of them. That way, when you get the quotes back you know you are comparing like for like.

Living in Hertfordshire.

ds1980

We're currently doing similar in herts ~ 8 x 4.5m with 4m of bifolds, 3 velux, pitched roof and it'll be about £30k by the time I've finished but we'll have had a few other things done within that price like excavating 100m2 of driveway and new patio, and a wood burner in another lounge. If you can manage and do work yourself it should save you some money but it ll depend on what is required.

I paid for ground works separate to the building of brickwork and roof. I'll do internals including plumbing and pay a separate spark and plasterer. Bc is by a private firm and not the council.

I did all plans and manage project and touch wood no probs so far. I'm sure it isn't for everyone but its not difficult and should save money which is why I assume you're here.

Trig1903

Hi, we've just had our first quote in for 5m x 3.6m pitched roof single story extension. Will have full height glazing on the gable end and vaulted style ceiling. Couple of double windows on either side and normal back door. All windows frames, facias, sofits will be timber. £35k plus VAT (so £42k in all) in Aberdeenshire for a fully project managed service from a company who do this sort of thing all the time. We await further quotes from local independent tradesmen.

Furts

I had a 6m x 3.5m overall sized single storey extension, pitched roof, two Velux, patio doors in and out, plus three windows. I did my drawings, laboured on the groundworkers, decorated and project managed. I got in groundworkers, brickies, roofer, chippy, electrician, and plumber.

This was two-three years ago. The overall job came in at under £10000. If the budget is tight it pays to be proactive - savings are possible and value can be obtained.

ds1980

Nice. Materials alone for mine are a fair bit over £10k. It really depends on finish, quality and whether you can scavenge, find, hunt or get the best deals for what you need.

Fancy bits start to add up.

bursuc

i", starting building an extension as well , at the middle of april and we are looking to hire separetaly all the the trades in the hope of getting a good price and trying saving some money . most of my friends are builders and looking to get good qoutes .
1- foundations will be dig by me and instead of hiring skip for getting rid of the soil , one skip costing about £220 and i will ned 3 skips ., i am looking to get a grab lorry for £350.
2- block work will be done for £800
3- i haven"t got quote for roof yet .
all the most expensive part will be the new kitchen . new central heating and radiators plus rewiring and new electric panel .
my budget is £25000 and i am confident that i will manage to get it done . i will keep updated with photos and price when i start the project .
..and if anyone know someone who is in need of an upvc consevatory (3mx3m) in a very good condition for a decent price , feel free to inbox me . i need to get rid of him in order to start the extension .