Removing Conservatory Cost

Jaguar_Skills

Following on from my post yesterday about a nightmare conservatory, we are trying to get an idea of what it might cost to demolish it (because of cracks as incorrect construction methods by original vendor) and make good the brickwork and lay a patio where the footprint stood.   I have attached an image of the conservatory below, it runs the full width of our house.   Any questions, please ask and any advice gratefully received. 

AdrianC

Ask in here...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/is-this-quote-fair

So much is going to depend, though, on where in the country you are (for labour costs), and what standard you want the patio finished to with what materials.

If t'were me, I'd enjoy demolishing that myself... It won't be hard!

Hannimal

You are better off trying one of the other areas of this forum. You might do even better by contacting a few local builders and getting quotes off them.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/in-my-home-includes-diy-moneysaving

davidmcn

AdrianC said:

If t'were me, I'd enjoy demolishing that myself... It won't be hard!

Quite - so, the cost of a sledgehammer and a weekend of DIY. And a skip (or more) to get rid of the rubble.

More to it though if you need new doors?

AdrianC

davidmcn said:

AdrianC said:

If t'were me, I'd enjoy demolishing that myself... It won't be hard!

Quite - so, the cost of a sledgehammer and a weekend of DIY. And a skip (or more) to get rid of the rubble.

More to it though if you need new doors?

Yes, I'd not looked at the OP's thread, and was getting confused with another one that did still have the doors available (if not currently fitted).

Looking at the pics in the other thread, I'm not even sure it'll need a sledgehammer, just a gentle lean.

So add on the cost of rebuilding the rear wall, including adding door frames and windows.

davilown

very cheap or potentially free.

1. list the conservatory on eBay with buyer to dismantle.
2. Hire a skip
3. buy a sledge hammer (or sds hammer drill) to remove walls
4. lay patio/decking on top of concrete base with a new step down

Jaguar_Skills

davilown said:

very cheap or potentially free.

1. list the conservatory on eBay with buyer to dismantle.
2. Hire a skip
3. buy a sledge hammer (or sds hammer drill) to remove walls
4. lay patio/decking on top of concrete base with a new step down

I'd probably rather pay a company to do it if I am honest given we will have to reinstate the original wall of the house and add bifolds etc.   But it gives me hope it might not be 10s of thousands! 

warwick2001

You've just mentioned bi-fold doors. They WILL be thousands. Maybe not 10's of thousands, but I'd certainly budget +8k for a top quality set

Jaguar_Skills

warwick2001 said:

You've just mentioned bi-fold doors. They WILL be thousands. Maybe not 10's of thousands, but I'd certainly budget +8k for a top quality set

That's good to know.   We got paid out from our insurance company circa £12k for the conservatory so thats ok.   Out of interest is there a cheaper way of doing it? I guess just one door!  We are looking to sell so its a balance between making it more sellable vs cost saving.  Alternatively, given we have reduced the house price by £15k, the new owner could decide what to do! 

AdrianC

What does your EA say?

You could blockwork-up the back wall, and just put a bog standard door and window in, relatively cheaply.
Assuming there's a proper lintel on the opening, then it's straightforward. (If there isn't, then you REALLY need to get that sorted anyway...)
Or you could go full-fat-Kevin-Mc on the bifolds. What would they cost, what would they add to the saleability? Spending £10k is a lot, but if it saves another £15k reduction in six months time...

Jaguar_Skills

AdrianC said:

What does your EA say?

You could blockwork-up the back wall, and just put a bog standard door and window in, relatively cheaply.
Assuming there's a proper lintel on the opening, then it's straightforward. (If there isn't, then you REALLY need to get that sorted anyway...)
Or you could go full-fat-Kevin-Mc on the bifolds. What would they cost, what would they add to the saleability? Spending £10k is a lot, but if it saves another £15k reduction in six months time...

Need to speak to the EA if it is something we are going to do ourselves.   Hopefully someone will take it on themselves given we have reduced house by £15k because of the conservatory issues...
I would need to look into what you mean by a proper lintel?