Extension estimates

GDB2222

MouldyOldDough said:

FreeBear said:

Doozergirl said: A single pitch roof may be a challenge, depending on the height of the upstairs windows - it might be difficult to get the required fall for tiles.  

You can go as low as 15° (Marley claim 12.5° with certain tiles) without too much difficulty. One option would be an apex roof which then gives you the ability to have a vaulted ceiling..

As for the layout, I agree, put the door at the back if possible and have a galley style kitchen (and get rid of that american fridge/freezer). With a U shape layout, there are always corner units which invariably end up as dumping grounds for tat'n'crap as the space isn't really practical or usable.

I prefer not to have an end door - the drop is too great and I need a slope (wheelchair accessible entry) - with a 1:10 slope - that would entail a 10 metre slope !

We were considering a full width extension across the rear of the house with an archway through from the present back room - but that would be prohibitely expensive

The roofline is a potential stumbling block - we currently have a 8 *12 conservatory in its place - the sloping roof does start very close to the upstairs window

Have you considered putting the extension behind the main living room at the back of the house? That would give you a large kitchen diner, which may be a more practical use of the space. 

sugar-walsh

Noo idea on cost, sorry, but if I were you I would share your current house plans. There are loads if creative people milling around on here who might have a better, more cost effective, solution. 

Doozergirl

sugar-walsh said:

Noo idea on cost, sorry, but if I were you I would share your current house plans. There are loads if creative people milling around on here who might have a better, more cost effective, solution. 

And an idea of what you want the house to do for you when it's done - what's missing! 

sugar-walsh

Doozergirl said:

sugar-walsh said:

Noo idea on cost, sorry, but if I were you I would share your current house plans. There are loads if creative people milling around on here who might have a better, more cost effective, solution. 

And an idea of what you want the house to do for you when it's done - what's missing! 

Very true. It's the best place to start. The what and why. Then the how.

jennifernil

Too many windows, which are limiting the layout.  

If you need a smaller slope on the roof, you could roof with zinc, and, either way, leave it open inside to allow roof windows.   Much better light from them.

Is the small area behind the stairs the original kitchen?   Will it be a utility room?   If so, could the door to outside be in there?

MouldyOldDough

Doozergirl said:

I think you might benefit from some professional design advice.  

It's not the most practical design I've seen and I think it's important, when something is that tight on space that you design your kitchen in properly.  

On the most basic level, if your door was at the end of the kitchen in the middle, then you'd free up the entire left hand wall for kitchen units.  

What's happening in the old kitchen? 

Old kitchen/under stairs

With stairs removed for clarity

MouldyOldDough

jennifernil said:

Too many windows, which are limiting the layout.  

If you need a smaller slope on the roof, you could roof with zinc, and, either way, leave it open inside to allow roof windows.   Much better light from them.

Is the small area behind the stairs the original kitchen?   Will it be a utility room?   If so, could the door to outside be in there?

This is due to having a next door

I live in a semi and my next door neighbour is entitled to privacy

Hence windows need to be on the rear and left hand side of the extension

Doozergirl

MouldyOldDough said:

Doozergirl said:

I think you might benefit from some professional design advice.  

It's not the most practical design I've seen and I think it's important, when something is that tight on space that you design your kitchen in properly.  

On the most basic level, if your door was at the end of the kitchen in the middle, then you'd free up the entire left hand wall for kitchen units.  

What's happening in the old kitchen? 

Old kitchen/under stairs

With stairs removed for clarity

There's an awful lot of wasted space going on.   

Please get an architectural designer in.  

jennifernil

MouldyOldDough said:

jennifernil said:

Too many windows, which are limiting the layout.  

If you need a smaller slope on the roof, you could roof with zinc, and, either way, leave it open inside to allow roof windows.   Much better light from them.

Is the small area behind the stairs the original kitchen?   Will it be a utility room?   If so, could the door to outside be in there?

This is due to having a next door

I live in a semi and my next door neighbour is entitled to privacy

Hence windows need to be on the rear and left hand side of the extension

I would put a window in the back wall, but not one that would extend over the worktops,  so you could have tall/deep cupboards/appliances at both  ends of the worktop,  and a couple of Velux  windows in the roof.     A higher  ceiling will make the room feel more spacious.      Leave out the ones in the other walls, and relocate that outside door if possible.

MouldyOldDough

Doozergirl said:

MouldyOldDough said:

Doozergirl said:

I think you might benefit from some professional design advice.  

It's not the most practical design I've seen and I think it's important, when something is that tight on space that you design your kitchen in properly.  

On the most basic level, if your door was at the end of the kitchen in the middle, then you'd free up the entire left hand wall for kitchen units.  

What's happening in the old kitchen? 

Old kitchen/under stairs

With stairs removed for clarity

There's an awful lot of wasted space going on.   

Please get an architectural designer in.  

I assume that you mean - in the existing kitchen ?

We plan to install a large chest freezer in the old space......

Plus the boiler will remain in there - the kitchen is only very small as it is and the downstairs toilet is only roughly sized - and under the stairs is tight headroom and width