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Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:26 pm

I'm looking to put a single storey extension on the back of my house circa 18 to 20 square metres. Any idea on building and architects costs for getting it all drawn up?

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:31 pm

Einstein wrote:I'm looking to put a single storey extension on the back of my house circa 18 to 20 square metres. Any idea on building and architects costs for getting it all drawn up?


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Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:35 pm

Dont scrimp on the insulation/ heating fella. I bought a house wirh a single storey extension and its b*stard freezing.

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:37 pm

Cheers I'll drop him a note.

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Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:39 pm

polo wrote:Dont scrimp on the insulation/ heating fella. I bought a house wirh a single storey extension and its b*stard freezing.


Cheers, the room we're looking to extend is the coldest in the house at the moment...

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:45 pm

Einstein wrote:
polo wrote:Dont scrimp on the insulation/ heating fella. I bought a house wirh a single storey extension and its b*stard freezing.


Cheers, the room we're looking to extend is the coldest in the house at the moment...

Im no builder mate but explain it to the builder see what he recomends especially if room your extending is cold already.

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:58 pm

RDL builders Cardiff) 07718752971 :ayatollah:

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:38 pm

May not need planning mate. There is a certain amount you can build onto your house without planning. It's 70sq ft here in Pembs, but Cardiff may be different. Give the council a ring and ask for pre planning advice.

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:45 pm

Einstein wrote:I'm looking to put a single storey extension on the back of my house circa 18 to 20 square metres. Any idea on building and architects costs for getting it all drawn up?


Send a PM to Sam Salim on here mate, He does a lot of building works :ayatollah:

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:51 pm

establish whether you need planning first as another posted earlier - tho its not 70sqft.

if you live in a terrace house you can build 50m3 (not squared) and 70m3 for a semi/detached. However you have to deduct any previous extensions from that figure as well - it can also change if you live in a conservation area or if you are building closer to a public highway or lane.

Go onto the planning portal website http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house there is an inetractive house which explains the rules. If you go via the home page make sure you clcik "welsh site" in the top right corner as rules in england are different. They are the same all over wales unles syou live in a national park but may change in the summer

As someone advised, your local council should advise free of charge (tho it may take a while)

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Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:05 pm

ElGwapo wrote:establish whether you need planning first as another posted earlier - tho its not 70sqft.

if you live in a terrace house you can build 50m3 (not squared) and 70m3 for a semi/detached. However you have to deduct any previous extensions from that figure as well - it can also change if you live in a conservation area or if you are building closer to a public highway or lane.

Go onto the planning portal website http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house there is an inetractive house which explains the rules. If you go via the home page make sure you clcik "welsh site" in the top right corner as rules in england are different. They are the same all over wales unles syou live in a national park but may change in the summer

As someone advised, your local council should advise free of charge (tho it may take a while)


My house is detached and the extension will be about 18 to 19 square metres which means it'll be less than 70 cubic metres, happy days according to the portal no planning permission required!!! Cheers!!!

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:11 pm

G.T.Developments (07826928709 Richard, 07810875370 graham), we draw the plans for planning and building regs and sort everything from start to completion.. Long established experienced family business with a list of reference :D :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:20 pm

G.T.Developments (07826928709 Richard, 07810875370 graham), we draw the plans for planning and building regs and sort everything from start to completion.. Long established experienced family business with a list of reference :D :ayatollah: :ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Re: Any architects or builders on here? House extension...

Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:01 pm

Sq ft???? Where the hell did that come from. Never worked in ft and inches, I'm young honest! Thanks elgwapo.