House renovation & extension

3 years ago

We are in process of purchasing 1930 house semi-detached house. Based on the survey and report suggest - house has suspended floor, no external insulation walls and we have noticed internal wall particularly bedrooms lean towards window are insulated with thin Polystyrene sheet and put on wall paper and luckily double glazed, new combi boiler and double glazed windows. Wondering how much work is involved to paint, flooring, wiring or plumbing.

Based on living space, looking to extend property to allow more space either toward Rear or Side, attached floor plan. Any ideas or suggestion highly appreciated. Thank you

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Richard L

3 years ago

FWIW - advise keeping the garage unless you really need that space for a room.

So many houses we looked at when moving had removed their garage/front access storage/side of house access.

Build above it yes, but don't instantly think its wasted because a modern car doesn't fit. Garage dimensions make weird/bad room sizes anyway unless you knock out a side wall too.

Granted modern cars don't fit in them - but bikes/motorcycles/railways/workshops/hobby rooms... all sorts of uses.

(My opinion only)

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tamp75
3 years ago
Hi, I think a bit more detail is needed for people to give advice re how much work is required. Does it need full renovation? Photos are always useful. Also, it sounds as if the property has no proper insulation? If this is the case, I’d want to rectify that also. Finally, when you’ve mentioned extending, what do you need more space for - kitchen, living, extra bedroom, etc? The more detail you can give, usually the better advice you will get. Good luck.
Umm Ibn
3 years ago
Hi, our house is a very similar layout. We have done a double storey side extension to the left of the house and a single storey extension to the back. We've converted the garage to a second lounge and made the rooms at the back of the house all into one big open plan kitchen/diner/family area overlooking the garden.

Upstairs we've added two additional bedrooms and one ensuite to the master bedroom.
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Umm Ibn
3 years ago
given how much space you have, I would be tempted to do a double storey side extension only which could give you two additional bedrooms and you could make your front smaller bedroom into an ensuite if you wanted.
Rohit THippeswamy
Original Author
3 years ago
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Thank you @umm lbn, do you have the Floorplan please, would be interested to know what are the challenges during renovation as house is 1930’s, architect design and construction. I have attached few photos how the house looks like and what needs to be done as renovation and extension.

Looking for

1. Rear extension by 4 m and full width of the property (include Kitchen and dining as open plan, removing existing rear wall and wall between existing kitchen and dining)

2. Side extension either by single storey or double storey

3. renovate first floor bathroom.
Rohit THippeswamy
Original Author
3 years ago
To give more idea about the photos
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3 years ago
Hi Rohit, once you have decided on the layout, we can provide you with a Budget Cost Estimate. If this is something of interest please send the plans and photos to hello@nestestimating.co.uk and we can provide you with a quote. The budget cost estimate provides a detailed breakdown of works and expenses as well as highlighting potential areas where you can save money
tamp75
3 years ago
Hi, this looks like a good property. Are you planning on doing any of the work yourselves or are you looking for rough ideas on cost to have it done?
Rohit THippeswamy
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for your message, I’m interested in what type interior alteration and extension can be done and approx cost. This would help us to prioritise any shortfall and prepare in advance. So that we don’t get last minute surprise 😀
tamp75
3 years ago
When we renovated, we were always told, anything is possible, it depends on how much you want to spend! At a more basic level, if you want more space, you could convert the garage, although that may not give you the space you want, eg for a kitchen. You could do a single storey extension behind the garage for more kitchen space, or potentially extend above the garage (depending on footings) or remove the garage altogether & replace with a two-storey extension - obv all subject to planning.
Internally, I’d say to remove the kitchen wall to open up that space - although obviously structural issues will need to be taken into account. I presume a new bathroom & kitchen would be needed, plus you’ve mentioned wiring & plumbing. I’m only going on costs from our renovation & there are others who would be able to offer much better advice but I’d say between £10k - 15k for plumbing & rewiring. Kitchens & bathrooms depend on level of fittings & finish you want. Redecoration appears to be straightforward from the photos but take into account flooring / possible new ceilings / reskimming or other plastering work. As I said before, if there’s no insulation, I think this really needs to be sorted - interior or exterior wall insulation can be added (presume it’s single block wall in a 30s property?). Underfloor insulation can be added as well as obv loft insulation. As a real ball- park figure, with a garage conversion or basic single storey extension, I’d say costs would be at least £100k, but I’m basing that on our renovation (we did a lot of work ourselves & in a very diff type of property). You might find better advice by reposting & mentioning ‘1930s renovation’ in the title. There are people on here who have done similar but not noticed this post. Hope that helps a bit. Good luck with it all!
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3 years ago
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Rohit THippeswamy
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @Ruchard, it make sense to keep garage and go above to make it room. We are thinking either make side extension as 2 storey or just single storey.
Emma P
3 years ago
Rohit! Your house is EXACTLY the same as mine. We’re in the midst of a single story rear extension where we’ve extended by just under 2m across the whole of the back of the house and knocked the kitchen and dining room through to create a big open space. We’re also creating a downstairs toilet and knocking the toilet and bathroom into one space and adding a new suite. I’m having to replace the boiler, all radiators and I’ve had to do all the double glazing/new front door and rewire the whole house. We’re at the point where we’re waiting for the plaster to dry in our new kitchen/diner and the new space is amazing. We have no plans to sell but when it’s done, I’m hoping it’ll add value. And if not, it’ll be great for entertaining! We haven’t touched the rest of the house as it’s just me and my partner but our neighbour has a lovely loft extension. It really depends on fixtures and fittings how much you spend and how good your builders are! Whatever you plan to do, good luck with your project!
Emma P
3 years ago
P.S. if your garage is anything like ours, I think it’ll need to be knocked down and rebuilt if you’re planning to go above it. Ours must’ve been an add on in the 60’s (maybe!) and doesn’t look particularly structurally sound!
Rohit THippeswamy
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @Emma very valuable comments, looks forward to see building photo, sounds amazing work both of you done. Ours is not bad in terms glazing, surprisingly Double glazing, yes garage need to know down to creat sold structure to make it double storey. From building material, we are thinking to use SIP (structural insulated panels) which minimise build time and cost as well. Keep you all posted on this one. Thanks

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