Quote for building extension without foundation

lakshbhar

I am getting a front extension done. I was given a quote for £16,000 for the walls(no plastering) including roof and door + window to the front. I thought that the quote included with the foundation. But he says that there is already a foundation ( only one side was dug to check) and started to build from the existing concrete floor. When I asked would there be any reduction in the quote as the work is less now. The answer was no. I don't want to pay more than what I should. Advice please.

Furts

From the limited technical data posted it sounds as if your extension is being constructed off an existing slab which is only permissible for non load bearing walls - unless a raft construction exists.

It sounds dubious and rather than arguing over price I would be concerned with the technical aspects. I assume that you have applied and paid for a Full Plans Building Regulations Application. Request that the Inspector visit on Monday or Tuesday.

If you have not applied, or applied on a Building Notice, then you are shouldering all the risks here. A foolish situation to be in so I trust that this is not the case.