Planning an Extension

platypus · 12 Sep 2011 at 13:15

So, we're looking at extending. Basically, we want to do a loft conversion and to extend the back of our house to increase the kitchen/dining room space.

Early days so far and we're in the process of getting architectural plans drawn up. Any ideas what we should be looking for? Any advice from people that have gone through the process?

So far we've been quoted at £800/week for work that includes plans, checking planning permission and building regs and unlimited 3d models. He reckons 2 weeks work on average. Bear in mind that this guy comes recommended by a friend, and that counts for a fair bit in my books. But as we have no experience in this sort of thing, I thought I'd ask on here

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platypus · 12 Sep 2011 at 14:03

Ye like I said, we don't really know what we're doing

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platypus · 12 Sep 2011 at 14:15

Nah the kitchen has to be single due to the neighbouring house.

platypus · 13 Sep 2011 at 14:51

Thanks for everyones input so far.

I think architects in Cambridge tend to be expensive, because its Cambridge

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platypus · 14 Sep 2011 at 09:49

What do people think to companies like this: http://www.loftconversionscambridge.co.uk/loft-extensions.php? I'm not so keen because it seems a bit too convenient, but the other half found a few all-in-one services.

platypus · 14 Sep 2011 at 10:51

Thanks!

platypus · 14 Sep 2011 at 11:18

dannyjo22 said:
One of my best friends in oakington does conversions rennovations etc and I will ask him which architects he recommends in the area.

I've asked him and will Pm you the message he sent me.

Got your pm, cheers danny.