Lean to extension ideas
rather than a costly side extension we are considering a lean to. We have a lot of space as we will be knocking down our garage to accommodate this.
if anyone else has done this, I’d be interested in seeing the exterior to get some ideas especially the front, the majority of ideas I can find normally show the lean to from the back garden or interior.
We have an end of terrace 1930s style house. Many thanks 😊
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Have you guys had quotes?
It's hard to gauge what kind of finish you want on it. If it's just timber with some polycarb sheets then I agree a lean to is the cheapest option, but I can't imagine you would want an office in there. It would be very difficult to regulate the temperature.
If on the other hand you are going to insulate, plaster, have heating and electric you're 80% of the way there to a proper extension.
The range of what is considered a "lean to" is pretty big. From very low cost:
to high end:
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