Extension plan ideas - help needed

Deni Sh

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hello everyone

We have a small 2 bedroom house. We are thinking of extending at some point in the near future.

The details of the house are:

- 2 bedroom semi detached

- utility room side extension (I wouldn't even call it an extension, it used to be two brick sheds that were converted in a make shift extension by the previous owner, it's ok for a pantry/storage but not really habitable even though there is a radiator at least for heating)

- large garden

- shed/cabin in the garden room that we might leave or get rid of at some point

What we want to achieve as high priority

- add 1 bedroom

- add 1 bathroom

- add 1 playroom

- make open plan living room/kitchen/ diner and make it as big as possible while fulfilling the above requirements first

- don't spend more than £100k for the entire project (including kitchen and bathroom)

- don't loose too much of the garden (I'd say 4m ideally, but if it makes more sense we can go to 6m)

Based on what people have done in our neighbourhood we are contemplating the following possibilities:

- single storey rear + single storey side, I think that's called a wraparound? (replace existing utility extension)

- double storey side + single story rear (so a rear wraparound like the first option, but add 2nd floor to the side | replace existing utility extension)

- single storey rear (don't touch utility and turn it into playroom)

- single story rear + 2nd storey rear (don't touch utility and turn it into playroom)

I feel like there are (too) many possibilities, but we have no construction experience and it would be great to get some ideas from the community.

We've had designers come round for quotes before but they usually ask us what we want, and we need advice first!

Is it more cost effective to build single or double storey? Or is it better to go 6m rear than to go 4m rear but add second storey? So many questions...

At the moment I'm thinking about a 5m-6m wraparound single storey extension, add all additional rooms to the ground floor and don't touch the upper floor at all to minimise disruption. But then we've taken a lot of space from the garden...

Also is it a good idea to have a bedroom next to living room/kitchen diner?

Any thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Comments (5)

PRO
Nest Estimating Ltd
3 years ago
Hi Deni, once you have decided on a layout, we can provide you with a budget cost estimate. The budget cost estimate provides a detailed breakdown of works and expenses as well as highlighting potential areas where you can save money. 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
PRO
APT Renovation Limited
3 years ago
Hi Deni, APT Renovation here.

We are a design and build company that can take care of all aspects of your build. From design to build and finish we can take care of all your extension needs.

May I ask where the property is located? If you are in our area of operation we can organize a free consultation and move forward with your build.

Kind regards,

APT Renovation Ltd
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3 years ago
Hi Deni,

From your plans it appears the Utility Area must have been a Garage a while ago; I would turn this space into a Playroom with a WC next to it (you have a couple of unnamed small rooms before you get to your Utility Room at the moment), then convert your existing Kitchen into a Utility and have a single storey rear extension to accommodate an open plan Kitchen / Dining / Living area; and to gain another bedroom, try the loft if height is not an issue....Without seeing pictures of your house from outside, difficult to gauge how would a double storey side extension work for your house.

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3 years ago
Is the extra bedroom for a spare room / guest room or a child’s bedroom? Deciding that might help you decide whether to go for single or double storey.
Deni Sh
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3 years ago
tamp75, it will be a guest room for now but potentially child's room in the future.

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