Extension to an Already extended Kitchen -

Jitz1984

TELLIT01 said:

Looking at the size of the extended property compared to the size of the remaining garden, I would be concerned about the potential effect if/when you come to sell the property.

This has been one of my biggest concerns. The conservatory in place is old and not fit for purpose. Hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It can't be used effectively and takes up a lot of space.

The area where I'd planned on having the extension done is of a similar size to the conservatory. So the idea was whatever we use up building the extension we would gain back by losing the conservatory.

weeg

You're going to need an engineer as well as an architect. Depending on what way the upstairs floors span, you might be taking out several loadbearing walls.

JIL

weeg said:

You're going to need an engineer as well as an architect. Depending on what way the upstairs floors span, you might be taking out several loadbearing walls.

Our architect did all that for us. We are removing two load bearing walls. 

Doozergirl

JIL said:

weeg said:

You're going to need an engineer as well as an architect. Depending on what way the upstairs floors span, you might be taking out several loadbearing walls.

Our architect did all that for us. We are removing two load bearing walls. 

Your architect is either a structural engineer or they employed one for you. 😉

Rosa_Damascena

JIL said:

We are having a very simple extension. The builder who is actually a very close and trusted family member wouldn't do anything until we had the architect in. As there were walls coming down steels and weight bearings had to be calculated. The architect even drew me a few options as to internal layout, and suggested windows which were also helpful. 

@JIL - can  I be nosy and ask how large your extension is, and what it is costing you? I'm planning something large and although no walls are coming down, it's likely to be expensive so a comparator would be good.

Jitz1984

Rosa_Damascena said:

JIL said:

We are having a very simple extension. The builder who is actually a very close and trusted family member wouldn't do anything until we had the architect in. As there were walls coming down steels and weight bearings had to be calculated. The architect even drew me a few options as to internal layout, and suggested windows which were also helpful. 

@JIL - can  I be nosy and ask how large your extension is, and what it is costing you? I'm planning something large and although no walls are coming down, it's likely to be expensive so a comparator would be good.

My architect has quoted us £27k plus finishes and the approx area is 16.5 meters squared