Ballpark figure for Bungalow extensions

nb_berenice

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is an appropriate forum, but will give it a go. Looking for a very ball-park figure for an extension to a bungalow - ground floor only. I'm in the market to buy a new home and have spotted a 2 bedroom bungalow that needs making into a 3 bedroom to satisfy my requirement, and trying to do the budget. I've read elsewhere a broad figure of £2k per sq metre to first-fix? This would be around 28 sq metre - so £50-£60k. Am I anywhere near or dreaming? Thanks in advance.

G.

RHemmings

I was curious about your question and googled too. 

This webpage makes several suggestions about how the price of an extension can be reduced. Though, through doing a lot of work yourself. And, it gives information about costs for various aspects such as planning drawings as well. it's not bungalow specific but I pass it on in case it's useful. https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/house-extension-cost/

FreeBear

Based on what a few forum posters have been saying over the last year or so, I'd budget £3K per square metre for a basic extension. If you are wanting a wrap-round or odd shape, budget more. Same for complex steel supports (i.e. more than a single span).

Before embarking on any project, make sure you have 25-30% extra as a contingency for any unforeseen problems.

Bigphil1474

Based on up here (West Yorkshire), £2-£3k per square meters is a decent estimate. I spoke to a good builder a couple of months ago about possibly building a 3mx6m single storey extension and he did a rough estimate of about £35k. Bit of a fag packet calculation, but that was on the back of a standard semi, doing a standard (for him) extension with single span steel support. 

Worth looking to see if it is inside permitted development levels as that will be cheaper than needing PP and less rigmarole 

MEM62

Show the plan to a QS who will give you a ball-park.  

lincroft1710

Why not give a local architect a call? They will be fairly knowledgeable on building costs and in the expectation of getting your commission may well give you an approx figure.

propertyhunter

I went to the housebuilding and renovation exhibition in London recently and I was quoted up to £3500 per sq m in London and £2500 if it was 'up north'. I'm not sure at what point residential building becomes unsustainable vs. ceiling prices for the area and whether it's better to just move house as prices are falling. I think it's worth considering whether buying what you want in the first place is better than making it what you want.