Most effective extension?
Michelle Jefferson
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Michelle Jefferson
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Steps inside rear extension or steps down to garden instead?
Comments (20)Does anybody have photographs of steps down to rear extension? My plan is to have a side entrance into a large hallway with steps down to the rear extension. Not sure whether to knock the wall down also the create a inside balcony and maintain the Hallway ceiling height in to the extension. The extension would be living / kitchen / dining area. If anyone has any photographs of similar projects to help me visualise it, that would be wonderful. thank you!...See MoreCost effective exterior cladding ideas
Comments (3)Ah thanks! I’ve never heard of it.. will check it out!...See MoreMost cost effective journey to dream home
Comments (0)Hi, New to Houzz so forgive me if i'm doing this wrong...Thanks in advance. We bought our new home for what it 'can be' not what it is now and are currently having plans drawn up for extensions and replacing the old conservatory. Although we're paying architects for their service, it's always great to get second and third opinions, especially when spending so much money. We are looking for an estimate of the build costs (up to plastered walls, floors and electrics including UFH in extension) and suggestions on where we can save money doing some of it ourselves with basic DIY skills. We are not including bathroom a kitchen supply/fit at this stage as we have 'mates rates' so are budgeting separately. Our design plan depend on budget so feeling a bit 'chicken or egg' at this stage. Also debating between a pitched roof with skylights over the kitchen or a lantern? Which would you have / why? Which is more cost effective to give the feel of added height? A final request... we originally considered a loft conversion (the loft is partially converted currently with bed & bath but no dormer so limited full height space by previous owners but does not meet building regulations) instead of a 2 storey extension as was suggested by architects it was more cost effective. However I am now wondering about the feasibility of having the 2 storey extension as detailed below and possibly a loft conversion into a self contained flat with external entrance later down the line as a rental income. This could be an absurd idea or could be genius - you tell me? Current house: Proposed (using free app so not 100% accurate/detailed): ground floor: 1st floor Existing loft space:...See MoreWhat is the cheapest and most effective way to raise and level a floor
Comments (9)hi Carrie, I think you have a range of options that may work for your home. lay timber joists and a timber floornovwr the existing floor assuming that the existing floor is a solid ground beaing slab. lay a pedestal and porcelain tiled floor on the existing floor tiles. this gives a finished floor. use a commercial raised flooring system. this has the advantage of allowing quick installation and you can detail at the windows. to avoid expense of changing them, you could also build a ranmoor down to the door. I think this is probably the correct solution for you to use. kingspan do a system that would be right, but there are many possibilities. it will probably cost around 60-70 per sq m to lay. with all options you can then choose your final floor finish. hope this helps Best Rowland...See MoreMichelle Jefferson
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We have since knocked through the wall between we and bathroom to make a larger bathroom.
Michelle Jefferson
3 years ago
Approved extension plans which on reflection turned out to be both too pricy and we didn't like ideas such as having an internal bathroom and kitchen would also be too dark.
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