Hi there, this is my first post. I'm seeking some advice on how I go about planning my home extension. I am buying a 3 bed semi which is need of a complete gut out.
We would like to do a double side + rear extension. I have an initial budget of approx £110k +£20k contingency to spend now in order to get the house ready to move in. I had a builder suggest phasing the refurb+build as the £130k probably wouldn't get us the whole double side + rear extension we're looking to do.
I'm speaking to an architect about it to give us some options, but I'd love to get some advice and second opinions from experts on the forum that have done projects like this before.
My main questions are
How would you phase the build, given the initial budget will only stretch so far and we want to move in ASAP?
Structurally, what do we need to consider with each phase if we took this approach?
Roughly, do our budgets sound about right?
Current floor plan
Proposed phase 1 ground and first floor
Refurb inside (new electrics, plastering, plumbing, boiler, floor, heating, doors, windows)
Knock down existing garage and leave empty (building foundations for future phase)
Rear extension approx 45m/sq (kitchen/diner + utility space)
Proposed phase 2
Double side extension
Build over existing rear extension for part double rear
Loft - not part of design