Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Looking at putting a small extension onto my garage - single story, maybe 2.5m x 2.5m max, with the idea of having a basin, loo & shower.


Looking at a guide to build cost. Plumbing/electrics & groundwork I would do separately. Have all the external bricks necessary.

Cheers

jjones

mrs thrown you out again mate?

PaulC72

without building regs I would say in the current climate you would be looking at 6 - 9k assuming 3m high 3 sides only.

MJW

Shop around and drive a hard bargain - many smaller builders are struggling for work in the current economic climate so its a good time to invest in home improvements like this

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Work on a £1000 per square meter and you won't be far off. That is a builders price for complete job.

chop

al4x1

bloody hell when he's doing the groundworks and plumbing! I'd say to bung the walls up if you have the bricks and put a roof on it you shouldn't be looking at too much if you get the right guy I'd be guessing 2.5 to 3K max it is after all a garage extension not house extension so doesn't even need cavity walls or insulating

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Strange you say that - it is cavity walled/insulated already. It's warmer than my house in wintertime!

PaulC72

I did reread the question and you could save a couple of 2k by removing the GW elements from your costs, however it's a shi**y job, plus the soil connections would not be fun {ergh}

Also I would suggest insulating using a cavity wall as this would help keep you nice and warm when you walk out the shower and help stop the pipes freezing up in winter {or your bits} also you may find you need it as building control when they inspect the foundations etc will see the room requiring it.

If in doubt give them a call and they will put you right.

Dave T-S

James

Why not just get some quotes off Mr Dodson & Mr Briggs?

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Dunno Mr Briggs but Paul (Dodman) I will be talking to. Problem with Paul is that although he does a cracking job, he's expensive to say the least!

Dave T-S

Yeah, sorry, I thought "Dodson" was wrong but couldn't be @rsed to check - was half asleep when I drove past one of his signs at midnight last night after a fox shooting session

Paul Briggs you can get on 07798 642991 (he's in our village). Mention me. He rebuilt our garage (150 years old, reclaimed the flints/pan tiles and put them back on again after building a new shell) if you want to come and have a look sometime, and did a brilliant job. He's reasonable too.

Luan Pra bang

Remember that a good job and a cheap job are two totally different things. CHeck the details of what the builder will do from removing rubbish and rubble exactly when he will do this, what is included with regards plastering skirting boards painting electrics doors, door furniture and get all the small details writen down on paper.

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I had missed some of the first post. £1000 sqm is for the complete job, any construction on the garage if it is to be a 'habitable room' will require building regulations remember.
chop