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[karl mcilwain]

Hi all, I’m new to this site so please excuse any to stepping on, it’s not Intentional.

im just starting to look into doing a rear extension and loft conversion if funds allow. I would appreciate any advice on how to go about starting the process and what the processes are to finish the project.

Thanks for reading

[MikeSharp01]

Welcome to THE forum for people like us. 

 

Are you getting it architected, getting a contractor or thinking of doing it all yourself?

 

 

[karl mcilwain]

Getting contractors and overseeing myself

[Marvin]

Hi @karl mcilwain

 

Start out with the end in mind.

 

The biggest constraint is usually... money!

 

Considering the state of the economy and your personal circumstances, decide what your budget is.

 

After that, list your "must haves", below this your "prefers", and then "it would be nice" items.

 

If you manage to be within your budget and go further down the list than "must haves" - well done!

 

A rough design is next. with basic information. For example:

 

       " a single story extension with a flat roof 2.4 meters by 3 meters with one window"

      " a double story extension with a pitched roof 4 meters by 6 meters with a new kitchen and French doors out to the garden."

      " a loft conversion with a bedroom and 2 Velux windows in the roof  4 meters long and 2.5 meters wide"

      " a loft conversion with 2 bedrooms, a shower room with a loo and sink, 7 meters long and 3 meters wide with 3 dormer windows."

 

Give everybody something to work with.....

 

Good luck

 

Marvin

 

PS. Watch every episode of Grand Designs and learn the mistakes, what puts the price up and what the expensive items are.