ANOTHER kitchen conversion..... prices?
Discussion
Well, we're looking at a conservatory demolition and single storey rebuild.....
Sizes are about 3x4m.... I've been getting initial ideas of about £500+vat per sq/m..... BUT I'm toying with the idea of timber frame.....
There's already a concrete base in place (subject to it being good enough).....
Is there any price difference between brick /double skin and timber frame? Are there any benefits?
This is part of a MUCH bigger renovation anyway
Then looking at knocking through from the house (via an existing double window - so a lintel will be required). The new kitchen roof will have velux as well.
I'm assuming planning will be required due to it now being a permanent addition rather than a conservatory.
Here's a little sketch I did (in SweetHome 3D) -
Would welcome you thoughts....
Sizes are about 3x4m.... I've been getting initial ideas of about £500+vat per sq/m..... BUT I'm toying with the idea of timber frame.....
There's already a concrete base in place (subject to it being good enough).....
Is there any price difference between brick /double skin and timber frame? Are there any benefits?
This is part of a MUCH bigger renovation anyway
Then looking at knocking through from the house (via an existing double window - so a lintel will be required). The new kitchen roof will have velux as well.
I'm assuming planning will be required due to it now being a permanent addition rather than a conservatory.
Here's a little sketch I did (in SweetHome 3D) -
Would welcome you thoughts....
Thanks for this - I thought it was rather cheap (ie too good to be true).
Granted, we live on the Welsh border, so prices are a bit cheaper, but not that much
I wasn't actually thinking of Oak frame, more so boggo timber. I'm assuming that the cost is offset by the speed of building with prefabricated frames.
However, I don't mind brick either.
Yes, cost is a big factor here, but there's also a lot of I want to do some work myself. I'm by no means a skilled craftsman (my area's music production!), but I do enjoy learning new things and putting them into practice. I also enjoy wielding a sledgehammer
So my intention is to get as much of the prep-work done as I can before the trades come in. (or at least with their instruction as to what I should do)
With reference to the base, it wouldn't surprise me if it's got to come up - we have the house that Jack built, so if a corner could have been cut, no doubt it will be in the base. There's no step down - it's all level at present. But I'm sure a builder will make light work of what needs to be done
But thanks for the clarification on pricing
Granted, we live on the Welsh border, so prices are a bit cheaper, but not that much
I wasn't actually thinking of Oak frame, more so boggo timber. I'm assuming that the cost is offset by the speed of building with prefabricated frames.
However, I don't mind brick either.
Yes, cost is a big factor here, but there's also a lot of I want to do some work myself. I'm by no means a skilled craftsman (my area's music production!), but I do enjoy learning new things and putting them into practice. I also enjoy wielding a sledgehammer
So my intention is to get as much of the prep-work done as I can before the trades come in. (or at least with their instruction as to what I should do)
With reference to the base, it wouldn't surprise me if it's got to come up - we have the house that Jack built, so if a corner could have been cut, no doubt it will be in the base. There's no step down - it's all level at present. But I'm sure a builder will make light work of what needs to be done
But thanks for the clarification on pricing
Edited by DanoS4 on Wednesday 4th March 09:50
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