Fist time getting house extension and looking for some help from those who have been through the same process.
Nothing major, will be rear ground floor extension. Main reason is to extend our living space as we both work from home now due to covid and we are expecting out second child so would be nice to have some play space for the kids.
We have found good company who will be doing the extension (did extension few doors down from us and they did great job), they require drawing so they can give us a quote. Now this is a point where i need help please. We decided we are going to remortgage to pay for the work. Regarding the drawing is it worth going to an architect or go with structural engineer ? Also do we get drawings first, go to build company for quote and than go to mortgage company ? Or should we speak to mortgage company first and get out budget sorted before we go to architect/engineer so they know what we got to work with ?
Any input would be greatly appreciated from those who have experienced the process
Nothing major, will be rear ground floor extension. Main reason is to extend our living space as we both work from home now due to covid and we are expecting out second child so would be nice to have some play space for the kids.
We have found good company who will be doing the extension (did extension few doors down from us and they did great job), they require drawing so they can give us a quote. Now this is a point where i need help please. We decided we are going to remortgage to pay for the work. Regarding the drawing is it worth going to an architect or go with structural engineer ? Also do we get drawings first, go to build company for quote and than go to mortgage company ? Or should we speak to mortgage company first and get out budget sorted before we go to architect/engineer so they know what we got to work with ?
Any input would be greatly appreciated from those who have experienced the process