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  1. Hi 👋 I bought a new house that has an outbuilding. It has one layer of breeze blocks. I want to use it as a summer house. It’s a year or two away so I’m just seeking advice before getting builders in for quotes and more detailed advice etc. Does it need to be insulated to use it as a summer house or office? If so, would it need to be knocked down and started again or could the average builder use what’s already there. It already has electrics wired in which is good. the roof definitely needs changing, but again is this something that would require completely starting from scratch? Would an experienced builder recommend a new flat roof or a pitched roof? Any other advice or suggestions that I should consider when we get around to it? What would you do with a project like this? Thank you in advance. much appreciated
  2. Needs a structural assessment, but from what I can see based on it's condition it looks like it needs knocking down and starting again. I don't think we should have issue getting planning permission based on the above plans, as it's almost exactly what the neighbour has done (the rear ground floor we're hoping to achieve is slightly longer however), so would mirror their house.
  3. 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
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