If you look at the picture, you'll understand what I mean...
We're considering adding a small extra toilet and a guest room above the existing extension.
Some thoughts... Does it seem like it'll work? It might look really ugly... What problems could arise?
The things I'll hire people for are the construction of the extension, roof breaking, cutting through and building the new part, framing, and so on... electricity, plumbing as well. I'll do all the interior work myself.
What could an event like this cost... It's about 2-2.5m x 3-4 meters, I think... I don't have it in my head, and it's quite dark outside now...
We're considering adding a small extra toilet and a guest room above the existing extension.
Some thoughts... Does it seem like it'll work? It might look really ugly... What problems could arise?
The things I'll hire people for are the construction of the extension, roof breaking, cutting through and building the new part, framing, and so on... electricity, plumbing as well. I'll do all the interior work myself.
What could an event like this cost... It's about 2-2.5m x 3-4 meters, I think... I don't have it in my head, and it's quite dark outside now...
It's a 1930s house, right? If so, I've seen several similar cases where an addition has been built on top of an existing single-story extension. Or rather on top of an enclosed original entrance porch, but the principle is the same. I think it can look nice or ugly depending on how it's done. I think it looks best when the style of the house is followed as much as possible in terms of roof pitch, type of windows, etc. But the size and proportions compared to the original house also matter, and I find it can be a bit difficult to get right on your own. It might be worth paying an architect to make a couple of sketches at least.
I'm not the right person to answer about the cost, but when I checked a few years ago (as a potential buyer of a couple of expandable properties), they said an extension costs about the same per sqm as new construction. However, it does make a difference how... the roof and foundation are the most expensive parts of a house construction (excluding interior), here you avoid the foundation but will have some work with the roof...
I'm not the right person to answer about the cost, but when I checked a few years ago (as a potential buyer of a couple of expandable properties), they said an extension costs about the same per sqm as new construction. However, it does make a difference how... the roof and foundation are the most expensive parts of a house construction (excluding interior), here you avoid the foundation but will have some work with the roof...
Yep, it's a 1930s house.. Yes, it's really difficult to see how it will turn out but maybe I should check if there's someone who can draw up a sketch..... Does that cost anything? If I want to hire Bob the Builder in the municipality, can he make a quote for it and also a sketch of how it might look, etc... A quote shouldn't cost anything, right? Or should you have a sketch first and then ask Bob the Builder?
I'm bringing this thread up as it's becoming relevant with the planning..
You have the image as you can see..
My question is:
How should I proceed if I want a quote on what the event might cost to build an extension? Can I ask a construction company to come and draw up how it might look, then they come up with a quote? Or do I need to have a sketch first and then contact a construction company to get a quote?
Are there people who can sketch how it might look if I send some pictures via email of the house from different angles, or do they prefer to come out and see it with their own eyes?
Tips are gladly received!
You have the image as you can see..
My question is:
How should I proceed if I want a quote on what the event might cost to build an extension? Can I ask a construction company to come and draw up how it might look, then they come up with a quote? Or do I need to have a sketch first and then contact a construction company to get a quote?
Are there people who can sketch how it might look if I send some pictures via email of the house from different angles, or do they prefer to come out and see it with their own eyes?
Tips are gladly received!
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Try to find a small company with a good reputation, such as a small construction company. They usually have a tougher time with work over the winter, so these kinds of smaller jobs tend to be interesting for them.
What kind of roof is it? It looks like sheet metal or eternit; if it's eternit, it will cost quite a bit to remove for the extension. It's not pleasant at all to cut into that.
The sheet metal work usually costs a lot in such cases, valleys and drainage quickly add up in expenses.
Another thing I noticed in the picture is a vent duct that probably needs to be moved, which can take some time.
You should be able to draft a simple sketch yourself in SketchUp.
/Kent
The sheet metal work usually costs a lot in such cases, valleys and drainage quickly add up in expenses.
Another thing I noticed in the picture is a vent duct that probably needs to be moved, which can take some time.
You should be able to draft a simple sketch yourself in SketchUp.
/Kent