skip to main content

Extension cost single storey in Liverpool

8 years ago

Small mid terraced house. Side return extension 3m long 2m wide (South facing). Permitted development applies as it is within the footprint and there is existing extensions on both side of the street. I would like an idea of cost of single and two storey before approaching builders please. Thanks

Comments (2)

Chantal Ouyang
8 years ago
Hey Maisie:

Take a look at this:

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/costs/extension-costs.php
kerialice
7 years ago
Hi Maisie, did you go ahead with your extension? I am in Aigburth and wanted to do the same thing but I don't think any other house in the area has done it, I can't help but think theres a reason.

Thanks, Keri.
Related Discussions
Patio shading on single storey extension and bifolds
Q
Comments (18)
Ha I could have written this post myself! We also have a single storey extension with integral blinds in our 4m bifold doors...our garden is west facing meaning sun all afternoon/evening. We looked at cantilever parasols last weekend but I am just not sure...it would be upwards of £1k. Our air con is being hooked up next week so at least we will be cool when the bifolds are closed but that doesn’t solve the issue of wanting to enjoy the doors open when we want. I also looked at awnings but we have downlighters in our soffits which we wouldn’t be able to use. Decisions decision....
...See More
Single storey rear extension - HELP!
Q
Comments (7)
Wow those fees..........like Jonathan, that's a lot. Changing the deeds ( last time we did that on a property was just short of £3k I think ( solicitors charges etc ). So, i'm guessing you've already shelled out the largest bill to the Architect...( literally astonished ). You'll probably still have a charge from the Water Co to come and check the drains as It's moving. I'd go get some more quotes for the build as that's around double what i'd expect for a single story (I'd go to £40K) depending on your doors / window requirement, but £60k's out of the park so to speak. To be honest, I think you're getting bad advice from expensive people. I'd spend a day trying to find out what costs are usually from others that have had similar done. You've got to factor in new furniture, flooring etc. Lastly, I also agree with Jonathan that a toilet off a living room is weird. So, yes i'd probably shelve the sideways toilet, swallow the amount that you have paid so far, save on not building on the side return and look at going under the stairs. It will be a nicer room at the end. I presume ( maybe i'm wrong ) that you're going to amend the kitchen as that still has problems. The little wall at the forefront that juts out too far and the fridge being in the dining room. I think that needs a tweak too. I like Jonathan's plan, but it won't be easy with all the drains on the right. Moving the sink and drainage, is costly. However, it will be a lot cheaper than the shared driveway idea and re-arrange the kitchen to it's best use. I wish you luck, and please let us all know what you decide. I'm so sorry you've had this awful experience. I think you've been unlucky with your choice of people and maybe ditching them all will be the best thing you've ever done. I'd go for something like this, the same as Jonathan.
...See More
advice needed on price for a single storey back extension
Q
Comments (11)
Hello Summerfield, Hope you are well and the process of choosing a builder and limiting the works to your budget is not being a pain for you. In my experience, as Maths-wife and i-architect have said, the total cost of the construction depends on the quality you look for and the market situation or even availability of builders. Sometimes it is more expensive to build because they are busier and they ask more for the same work, or just because they don't have experience doing what you are asking them to do. Also, usually good builders are more expensive, because they know they will have work even if they ask for more money. Independently of those circumstances, a good way to calculate the overall cost of the construction for a standard work would be the following: For an extension we estimate around £1800-£2000/sqm. If you are extending/refurbishing around 40sqm, then it would be around £80k just for the foundation, structure, walls, (have in mind that you have a very long metal beam in the design, and it is more expensive to install too). On top of that you have to add the cost of the kitchen (it could be around £15000 including appliances and the kitchen island), the utility and bathroom (£5k each), and the bifolding door (usually I estimate £1000 per panel as average, including supply and installation). Finally, I add around £800-£1000 per skylight (supply and installation too). Adding all of it you could have an idea of the maximum they should ask you for it. Obviously this is including their profit, labour, materials, etc and you can find something cheaper depending, as described above, on the market and each particular construction company. Hope it helped. Wish you all the best!
...See More
Single storey extension in Chingford, London.
Q
Comments (5)
Ellie, thanks. The bifold was 4m wide. The extension was 6.2m wide x 2.9m deep. As you see, we have designed in a way that the structural beams were inserted into the joist so we had a flushed ceiling from the existing house kitchen through to the end of the extension. Resulting in a large open plan space of 5.4m wide and 6.8m deep, without downstand. Although we decided to keep the column in the middle for cost reasons. Typically, you would see a downstand between the existing house and the extension, and this was something we wanted to avoid. I hope this helps. Do let us know if any further questions. Adrian
...See More

Sign Up to Comment

Sponsored

More Discussions

How could I improve the look of front of our house?

37

Changing the layout of my house...

12

How can I make this wall look less bare?

8

Ideas for the top of my garden

1

How could be best layout our kitchen/diner/hallway?

1

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.