Project log - New outbuilding / home gym build

Very interested in following this. We also have a large garden and a home gym would be most appreciated by at least 3 members of the family :)

Must also look at some of the other options raised by others.

Anyway, best of luck and look forward to seeing the progress.
 
Hi all

So I now have planning permission accepted and have 2x quotes received as below

1) £39990 inc VAT
2) £39880 inc VAT

When asked, each contractor suggested that the piling work is expensive and both have priced for 8 No. 152mm piles to 5m deep plus 23 metres worth of 450mm ground beam.

So it's expensive, but the quotes are consistent. Just awaiting on a third back prior to making my final call.

Mike
 
You sound like you know what you want.

The cost seems reasonable considering the piled foundation and small scale.

I'd ask what screed they are using and if it's suitable for a gym floor. I've seen some powdery rubbish that'll start breaking up if you drop weights on it but are perfectly suitable for residential.

What sort of agreement with the Contractor are you considering? Shout if you need any advice :)
 
Macca, would you say something like a epoxy resin screed would be good in this situation?

It should be incredibly hard wearing and have a decent amount of cushioning once cured to cope.
 
I now have all 3 quotes in as below

1) £39990 inc VAT
2) £39880 inc VAT
3) £39760 inc VAT

As you can see, incredibly consistent, time to start negotiating.

Thinking of going with the following flooring, 10mm throughout with an additional lifting platform, circa 30mm thick around the power rack / deadlift / free weights area of the floor plan.

http://www.polymax.co.uk/gym-flooring-galaxy-crumb-rubber

Subject to negotiations and availability, currently looking to commence the build from late July / early August onwards.

Mike
 
Hi all

Work has now commenced on this, day 1 of the contractor on site. Just setting out and commencing the excavation (by hand as it will be piled) as I type.

10 weeks and it should be done with a little luck.

Expecting my first child in late November too so it's going to be a busy time!

Mike
 
Quick update to the log.

Majority of the perimeter foundations now dug although progress has slowed due to the presence of a sizable tree stup and roots (too big even for a mini excavator). Got a stump grinding specialist attending the house on Monday morning.

The builders have actually stated that the ground conditions are surprisingly perfect for a standard foundation and there is therefore no need to proceed with piling. I'm in two minds as to whether or not to decide to go with a standard foundatin. After all, I've saved up enough to cover the piling.... Will be talking to the project manager on Monday to see what the cost saving will be and how use of a standard foundation vs the piles as assumed in the drawings will affect warranty etc.

Pics below








 
Do you mind me asking what your final quote was in the end? (After negotiation) and if it changed again after you decided to go with the pilings or not
 
Luke_Bowman said:
Do you mind me asking what your final quote was in the end? (After negotiation) and if it changed again after you decided to go with the pilings or not
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Hi there

Final quote was £38500, removal of piles reduced £2400 from the price. I initially thought that was too low of an amount to take off but it factors in having to dig out wider, use of reinforcement mesh, more concrete etc etc. Additionally, they encountered a huge tree stump which delayed things significantly.

I was also happy as the final price also includes for some refurbishment work of our conservatory windows plus a few other things the other contractors could not resolve to my expectations / confidence.

Additionally.... I've changed the design and asked for another course of blocks / bricks as I was worrying about head clearance for chin-ups on the power cage.

Mike
 
Hi there

Another quick update.

Progress has been slow due to the poor weather but the base build is now pretty advanced and the woodwork for the roof is installed.

Currently in the process of ordereing all of the gym equipment etc in readiness for installation when the building is watertight and flooring laid.



Mike
 
JBuk said:
What is holding the weight above the windows?
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Some kind of metal beam that the bricks sit on, havent a clue about specific name for it. Used across the windows and door.

Edit - Or did you mean the different coloured orange bricks?? They've been used as that's what's on the main house. Decorative only, referred to as "soldier course" bricks.
 
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