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How much does an house extension cost?
This all depends on a few important factors
We get asked this question all the time from people that are prospecting to extend their existing property, how much does it cost to have a house extension designed, built, and project managed? This will always be impossible to give a straight answer, as it will depend on the major factors, such as the size of the project, type of building, the area that you live, the fixtures and fittings you choose, build quality and complexity of the extension. Also, you have to consider the budget that you have to work to, everything needs to be priced, pre-planned and accounted for beforehand, this will allow for a smooth building project from beginning to completion. This initial planning will save time and money as it can be quite easy for a house extension budget to spiral out of control otherwise. Below is a guide to the average prices of different types of extensions around the Nottingham area.
With the ever increasing costs of moving house that is not showing any signs of slowing down, it’s very understandable that many people like yourselves are choosing to travel down the route of getting an extension built onto their existing property as opposed to the other option of buying another home. If you're like most of the people i know that are happy and settled in their existing homes, as you have it modelled to just the way you want it to be, but just need more room and an expansion to cater for something like your growing family and loved ones, or just need more livable space, then a house extension would be your most cost-effective route to take, especially if you really like the area where you live now and do not wish to move. The cost of a new house extension will be cheaper and a lot less troublesome and upheaval than moving home. You can choose to improve or move! It’s your decision.
First you have to decide on the type of extension that you are thinking of having built, what it will be used for and the budget that you have to work with. Will you employ an architect? Will you have the project management? Or try to do this yourself?
Typical types of house Extensions.
Single storey extension prices
The most popular choice of home extensions that people enquire about is a single-storey extension. This can come in many shapes and forms, including a straightforward rear extension, side return extension, or a wrap-around extension. Price for a single storey house extension can vary quite considerably and be anything from £1,250 per square meter and up to £2,000 per square meter around the Nottingham area, depending on your requirements such as build quality, and how far you would like the builder to progress with your construction project. Do you just want the shell and framework done? Or a fully completed house extension with fixtures and fittings, new kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. Every extra will add to the final cost, so it’s a good idea to plan and work out all the prices prior to the building of your extension. If you would like to get an architect or structural engineer involved in the early stages then this can increase your total bill per square meter, and don't forget to add the 20% VAT and beware of the price of building materials as they are going through the roof “excuse the pun” at the moment. Other costs to tag on and consider are planning permission applications (maybe come under permitted development) and building control regulations.
Double storey extension prices
It’s a common misconception about the cost of two-storey extensions coming in a lot cheaper than a single storey-extension project. When you take into account the added costs for scaffolding and additional costs for electrics, plumbing etc, then the square meter price is around the same and not a million miles away. The only real saving for the 2nd storey building works is the roof construction as this will be required whether a first or second storey building. However, on the same hand, it can be considerably more difficult to tie into the 2nd storey roof, so it costs more than the 1st storey roof. So this add and omit exercise generally brings the square meter price to around the same cost
.
What are you trying to achieve with your Extension?
A Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, extra living space.
The total cost of your new proposed house extension would also be heavily dependent on the internal use of the building. If the space is going to hold a Kitchen or Bathroom installation then these types of purchases do not come cheap and can add a substantial cost, depending on the quality and end finish that you want for your home. A standard bathroom would be around 5k and a low end kitchen around the 10k mark, but these prices can certainly escalate rapidly as you look into the modern luxury bespoke kitchens and bathrooms.
Basement Conversions and costs
Have you ever considered the choice of a basement extension? These sorts of conversions can certainly add much-needed space, especially if you're limited on space to create your extension externally. As you'll be able to imagine there'll be a requirement to dig out below your property to form the area needed for the conversion. The cost of basement conversions can work out higher than a ground-level extension so you should take that into account too, anything from around 3 to 4 thousand pounds per m2. If this type of conversion interests you, then you would possibly have to check first to determine if your house is suitable for this kind of construction work. The best advice I can give you is to search out an architect that is knowledgeable in this sort of work, as planning permissions can be difficult to obtain. I do realise that this poses other costs to factor in but I do know that their professional guidance may be a vital factor. Basements aren't the simplest of contracts for any builder in Nottingham and that they can incur extra expense along the way if difficulties are found.
Garage conversions
Converting your garage will be an excellent solution to add and feature an additional room to your existing property and also the ideal solution for you to make use of this often unused space. A garage conversion most likely comes under the government's “permitted development” scheme so probably doesn't need to go through any planning permission application, but always check first always with your council's local planning authority building department first. These Integral double and single garage conversions can add a significant amount of space to your home at a fraction of the cost of a house extension project. The price per square meter is around £600, depending on the internal usage and fixtures and fittings. Garage conversions are cost-effective because the plumbing and electrics are most likely nearby and the external structure is already built, and ready to be converted to your chosen application. They also work out much faster to complete as opposed to a house extension
Other aspects that may affect the price of your house extension
Site access
There are many factors that affect the price of your home building project. If you live on a congested city street or down a tight country lane and HGV or lorry delivery is not possible, then ordering smaller items may be necessary to get materials delivered such as the timber joists for framing work. This will result in an increase in cost when compared with larger deliveries like tiles coming by truck from far away quarries which incur less additional expense.
Building Materials and Planning Area
For some people, the thought of building an extension to their home can be a daunting experience. If you are embarking on this project for your own property here is what you need to know about planning and materials before starting construction work. You may be in an area where planners dictate what type of material that needs to be used when constructing buildings but depending on if it's sensitive or not, they might make exceptions from time-to-time; like allowing natural stone instead of brick (which would cost up 3x more) so best to check these things out beforehand, always do your homework as it can save you a lot of money.
Groundwork and soil type
Sometimes it can be a good idea to research the type of soil where your house extension may be sited, ground or nature of a building plot before you choose what kind of construction materials and design you will be using for their project. This can help you avoid costly surprises that may come up later on in an extension project. This can usually be diagnosed when digging out the new foundations.
This all depends on a few important factors
We get asked this question all the time from people that are prospecting to extend their existing property, how much does it cost to have a house extension designed, built, and project managed? This will always be impossible to give a straight answer, as it will depend on the major factors, such as the size of the project, type of building, the area that you live, the fixtures and fittings you choose, build quality and complexity of the extension. Also, you have to consider the budget that you have to work to, everything needs to be priced, pre-planned and accounted for beforehand, this will allow for a smooth building project from beginning to completion. This initial planning will save time and money as it can be quite easy for a house extension budget to spiral out of control otherwise. Below is a guide to the average prices of different types of extensions around the Nottingham area.
With the ever increasing costs of moving house that is not showing any signs of slowing down, it’s very understandable that many people like yourselves are choosing to travel down the route of getting an extension built onto their existing property as opposed to the other option of buying another home. If you're like most of the people i know that are happy and settled in their existing homes, as you have it modelled to just the way you want it to be, but just need more room and an expansion to cater for something like your growing family and loved ones, or just need more livable space, then a house extension would be your most cost-effective route to take, especially if you really like the area where you live now and do not wish to move. The cost of a new house extension will be cheaper and a lot less troublesome and upheaval than moving home. You can choose to improve or move! It’s your decision.
First you have to decide on the type of extension that you are thinking of having built, what it will be used for and the budget that you have to work with. Will you employ an architect? Will you have the project management? Or try to do this yourself?
Typical types of house Extensions.
- Single storey extensions
- Two storey extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wrap around extensions
- Garage conversions
- Basement conversions
- Kitchen extensions
- Bathroom extensions
- Bungalow extension
Single storey extension prices
The most popular choice of home extensions that people enquire about is a single-storey extension. This can come in many shapes and forms, including a straightforward rear extension, side return extension, or a wrap-around extension. Price for a single storey house extension can vary quite considerably and be anything from £1,250 per square meter and up to £2,000 per square meter around the Nottingham area, depending on your requirements such as build quality, and how far you would like the builder to progress with your construction project. Do you just want the shell and framework done? Or a fully completed house extension with fixtures and fittings, new kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. Every extra will add to the final cost, so it’s a good idea to plan and work out all the prices prior to the building of your extension. If you would like to get an architect or structural engineer involved in the early stages then this can increase your total bill per square meter, and don't forget to add the 20% VAT and beware of the price of building materials as they are going through the roof “excuse the pun” at the moment. Other costs to tag on and consider are planning permission applications (maybe come under permitted development) and building control regulations.
Double storey extension prices
It’s a common misconception about the cost of two-storey extensions coming in a lot cheaper than a single storey-extension project. When you take into account the added costs for scaffolding and additional costs for electrics, plumbing etc, then the square meter price is around the same and not a million miles away. The only real saving for the 2nd storey building works is the roof construction as this will be required whether a first or second storey building. However, on the same hand, it can be considerably more difficult to tie into the 2nd storey roof, so it costs more than the 1st storey roof. So this add and omit exercise generally brings the square meter price to around the same cost
.
What are you trying to achieve with your Extension?
A Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, extra living space.
The total cost of your new proposed house extension would also be heavily dependent on the internal use of the building. If the space is going to hold a Kitchen or Bathroom installation then these types of purchases do not come cheap and can add a substantial cost, depending on the quality and end finish that you want for your home. A standard bathroom would be around 5k and a low end kitchen around the 10k mark, but these prices can certainly escalate rapidly as you look into the modern luxury bespoke kitchens and bathrooms.
Basement Conversions and costs
Have you ever considered the choice of a basement extension? These sorts of conversions can certainly add much-needed space, especially if you're limited on space to create your extension externally. As you'll be able to imagine there'll be a requirement to dig out below your property to form the area needed for the conversion. The cost of basement conversions can work out higher than a ground-level extension so you should take that into account too, anything from around 3 to 4 thousand pounds per m2. If this type of conversion interests you, then you would possibly have to check first to determine if your house is suitable for this kind of construction work. The best advice I can give you is to search out an architect that is knowledgeable in this sort of work, as planning permissions can be difficult to obtain. I do realise that this poses other costs to factor in but I do know that their professional guidance may be a vital factor. Basements aren't the simplest of contracts for any builder in Nottingham and that they can incur extra expense along the way if difficulties are found.
Garage conversions
Converting your garage will be an excellent solution to add and feature an additional room to your existing property and also the ideal solution for you to make use of this often unused space. A garage conversion most likely comes under the government's “permitted development” scheme so probably doesn't need to go through any planning permission application, but always check first always with your council's local planning authority building department first. These Integral double and single garage conversions can add a significant amount of space to your home at a fraction of the cost of a house extension project. The price per square meter is around £600, depending on the internal usage and fixtures and fittings. Garage conversions are cost-effective because the plumbing and electrics are most likely nearby and the external structure is already built, and ready to be converted to your chosen application. They also work out much faster to complete as opposed to a house extension
Other aspects that may affect the price of your house extension
Site access
There are many factors that affect the price of your home building project. If you live on a congested city street or down a tight country lane and HGV or lorry delivery is not possible, then ordering smaller items may be necessary to get materials delivered such as the timber joists for framing work. This will result in an increase in cost when compared with larger deliveries like tiles coming by truck from far away quarries which incur less additional expense.
Building Materials and Planning Area
For some people, the thought of building an extension to their home can be a daunting experience. If you are embarking on this project for your own property here is what you need to know about planning and materials before starting construction work. You may be in an area where planners dictate what type of material that needs to be used when constructing buildings but depending on if it's sensitive or not, they might make exceptions from time-to-time; like allowing natural stone instead of brick (which would cost up 3x more) so best to check these things out beforehand, always do your homework as it can save you a lot of money.
Groundwork and soil type
Sometimes it can be a good idea to research the type of soil where your house extension may be sited, ground or nature of a building plot before you choose what kind of construction materials and design you will be using for their project. This can help you avoid costly surprises that may come up later on in an extension project. This can usually be diagnosed when digging out the new foundations.
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