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I'm a little confused. In my mind, a very good reason to do it is that it would remove the need to take down a wall that is perfectly good in order to rebuild a wall in the same materials and in the same location. We would remove the glazing above the low wall and the short return to the existing patio doors. Then extend the foundation continue the existing wall and build above to incorporate the new windows as per plan. Why take it down to rebuild it again? I'm probably being nieve!

Thanks Ferdinand. The current conservatory has a dwarf wall. I will investigate the foundation. If you have time/inclination to look at the plans you'll see that what is currently the conservatory is due to become the sitting room, not garage.

Thanks folks. I was thinking we would start with the extra garage as a warm up then the ground floor extension/ remove conservatory. Any reason I can't build on the existing conservatory base? Whilst this is going on I can hopefully look for a modular solution for the roof (any suggestions?). We were thinking of a static in the garden for the main roof off and interior changes. The modular appeals as I think it would provide a less intrusive solutions. Where do I get more info on here? Can epsilonGreedy help me understand the reason for the plaster question such that I might be able to answer. Thanks

Hi folks, new to the site and new to self build. Having bought a bungalow that was built for the previous owner and not been improved since the 60s we have had an architect draw up plans which have now been approved for a conversion to chalet style. This requires a replacement roof to create 3 upstairs rooms, two of which will be with bathrooms and one as a space/storage space. Plus a 2nd garage and extensive internal alterations. So, we started some preliminary discussions with builders and it seems their prices are way outside our original budget and we don't have a money tree so need to find another way to skin the cat! I'm pretty handy and did study some build processes many years ago. I'm also not in a hurry and I have a guy who works for me and has hard landscaping skills, blocks, render, concrete etc. A mate of mine has a window business, one an electrical installation firm and surely plumbing isnt that tough. What else is Youtube for? So here I am, to pick your brains, share the process and hope you guys will keep me sane and offer some guidance. So I'm attempting to upload the drawings for comment on whether you feel this is achievable for me and also to get your comments on the possibility of having the main roof structure manufactured off-site for modular install. Something is telling me thats the way to go. Nice to meet you guys, be gentle, I'm new to this 38103 02 Existing Site Plan.pdf 38103 03 Existing GF Plan.pdf 38103 04 Existing Roof Plan.pdf 38103 05 Existing Elevations (1).pdf 38103 08 Proposed GF Plan.pdf 38103 09 Proposed FF Plan.pdf 38103 10 Proposed Roof Plan.pdf 38103 11 Proposed Elevations (1).pdf 38103 12 Proposed Elevations (1).pdf