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I know nothing about building, but extended houses always tend to be dark. But there are better examples. OP asked about extend vs buy. Buying round my way, you will pay about 100k per bedroom. So extending looks like a good deal.
Don't forget to shove CAT6 cables everywhere. Stuff 'em in.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostMidway through an extension on Prawn Towers.
Other half works in the building trade (like Halo Jones i spose) and like she says, you gotta know what you are doing and know the building regs inspectors well. It's a nightmare getting different trades doing the right things at the right time without misunderstandings, confusion on who it paying for what and supplying what to which spec, deliveries of materials, no shows on trades .
No way I would entertain such a thing unless I'd worked at least 10 years in the construction industry. An the people you are dealing with tend to look like Eastern European mass murderers so good luck telling them they have caused a problem or not done the job properly.
Get a recomended local building company with good reviews, see some of their previous work, talk to their customers.
And personally I think moving to a bigger/better house beats the stress, dust, hassle of building work everytime.
There aren't many local buyers - all seems to be London weekenders & as I mentioned in a previous post, they're a right PITA.
After 4 months, I've had 1 buyer fall through & am back to square 1 again. Also haven't found anywhere that ticks all the boxes.
I like where I am at the moment, just need more space that's all & I need to justify the costs.Comment
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Originally posted by unixman View PostI know nothing about building, but extended houses always tend to be dark. But there are better examples. OP asked about extend vs buy. Buying round my way, you will pay about 100k per bedroom. So extending looks like a good deal.
Don't forget to shove CAT6 cables everywhere. Stuff 'em in.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View Postthanks to programmes like Grand Designs, people are more adventurous with big glass, folding doors, skylights and glass lanterns.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostYou just knock out all the walls and floors and have one massive, double-height room with bedrooms on a mezzanine
Local window cleaner will love you forever.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostYes, extension usually works out cheaper, but this is what earning megabucks is for. Quick, clean, hassle free solution.
Our architect said our extension would be about £40k based on his original plans. After planning got their hands on it, that went up to £60k (the trouble with living in a 200 year old house in a conservation area). Final spend was a smidgen under £120k (although about 15k of that was extras we put in along the way)
It's a good idea to check that your house has foundations (and the neighbours as well).
Also, with older buildings, have a structural engineer on standby - ours got a phone call on a Tuesday from the PM when the back of the house looked a bit unstable. Wednesday afternoon four box girders arrive, cut and drilled to size to fit the opening.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostLocal window cleaner will love you forever.
Paying the window cleaner is then one less job for the butler.Comment
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Originally posted by unixman View PostI know nothing about building, but extended houses always tend to be dark. But there are better examples. OP asked about extend vs buy. Buying round my way, you will pay about 100k per bedroom. So extending looks like a good deal.
Don't forget to shove CAT6 cables everywhere. Stuff 'em in.
Just been quoted £84,350 net.Comment
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