Chaz

Update time, Covid 19 clearly messed up lots of peoples plans and created havoc. Our purchase has been delayed and we are hoping to complete by the end of June. So, we have found an architect to look at a loft conversion and the barn. My current guess is that we will try and fund the loft and Ill try and 'fix' the barn structure and get a floor poured. So looking to repair / replace some of the steel / wood used in the structure and go from there. Will of course keep updating this thread.

So I've engaged with 3 architects to get an idea of their approach, pricing etc. First thoughts, some consistency in their views about the workshop. Their fees however range from 'OK' to 'Whoa, that's a lot of money'. So not sure how to select who to go for. I need to do a bit more work looking at options etc.

Thanks. Their email address for this product doesnt work but I found these guys - waiting for a quote - http://mpaliquidscreed.co.uk/. Why would Agilia be considered overkill? A friend of mine used it and from what I understand, it needs little / no work and therefore whilst a bit more expensive, less costs on the labour side and leaves a great finish for a workshop floor.

The house purchase is now progressing, property taken off the market, solicitors etc now engaged. Does anyone know where I can get a price for Agilia Concrete to be used as a base for the workshop?

Sadly whilst our offer has been accepted, it looks like the Tractor wont be included.

Indeed, I did that after your post.

Indeed, I will. We havent bought yet - but will add that in. The post suggests the location too.

Hi, We are moving towards the buying of a property and would like to engage with an Architect to help on 3 potential changes to the property. Can anyone recommend someone that we can engage with, mostly an 'exploration' discussion at this stage. The first is a potential loft conversion (may not need planning) The second is a single story extension (may not need planning) The third is related to a workshop build, currently being discussed here -

So we have one more 'offering' of what the tractor could be. Below is the quoted text. “I would say a Shibaura 4040. Not 100% sure but google images of them and the grille is different but the hydraulic lines are in the correct place with a similar bend.” I dont know much about them, it certainly looks more like a Landini than any pic I could find of the Shibaura. Anyways - we are waiting to hear if our offer for this property is going ahead or not and will then report back as things progress. There will also be a loft conversion in this chapter too at some point.

Oh wow, thanks.

Out of interest (and I dont know if you would know), does anyone know what tractor this might be? The number plate in the pic belongs to a 1975 Massey however a work colleague (who has some tractors) doesnt recognise it.

Pic as requested ?

Ironically this place has a small tractor that needs TLC.

Just to keep things simple but if the guidance is just to get planning, then that's an option. What's there is probably 40-50 m^2, perhaps larger. I dont need as big but ideally not far off.

Ok thanks. It will have electrics etc, so might as well get building regs involved I think. Property not purchased yet but heading that way it seems.