New gaff - ideas for making it 'prettier'...

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any thoughts appreciated :-)

except for knock it down and start again!



Currently thinking of an extension above the front door to add a bedroom above and a nice pillared porch (oak or brick).

Perhaps remove garage and line up with house and extend above.

Will add some pictures to match my ramblings :-)

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Thanks for inputs and any pictures appreciated :-)

Also any builder recommendations in Guildford welcome

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Thanks guys and email received thanks, will take a look.

My only reservation about going modern is that it could be dated in 10 years. Classic tends to date better in my opinion.

Adding boxes and bi-folds isn't really for me but it is the best value for money on space.

Edited by fastgerman on Sunday 25th October 20:30

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Nothing exciting, just google images for 'chalet houses' :-)

There are some quite cool images online for glass clad/frames dormer roofs. If the windows were all done in the mid-grey aluminium with a framed dormer, it could make a good viewing area - nice views opposite the house.

Torn between the slate roof modern image above and the 'Hamptons Chalet' but with oak instead of white pillars

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Jonesy23 said:

I've seen the 'slate modern roof' thing done before as a refurb.

First problem is they tend to look glaringly out of place compared to what's around them. Second problem is that you know it'll date really badly, like most 'modern' designs it soon ends up anything but.

The 'Hamptons Chalet' is more classical and ageless, and doesn't look like it would stick out like a sore thumb.

Yes agreed, to help with the modern side of the argument, the slate tiles could be slightly different shades and the brick work could remain i.e. not rendered in white.

If the windows were also wood or grey aluminium along with a framed dormer so it is majority glass, it could look interesting.

It will come down to cost now I think as slightly leaning towards the 'Hamptons Chalet' look with the extension in the middle of the house coming into the drive.

Garage could be removed and a double oak car port added also.

Likely to change my mind again tomorrow...

http://www.houzz.co.uk/glass-roof-dormer

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elliot_holder said:

I can thoroughly recommend DL Brickwork - http://dlbrickwork.co.uk/

If you want to come and look at their handywork in person I'm just down the road in Camberley.

Thanks Elliot

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Thanks for the replies and apologies to those I haven't got back to especially if you have PM's/emailed me.

Haven't exchanged yet, couple of bits to resolve.

A question if you can see the photo I added on the first post. Will it be possible to build above the garage in line with the existing roofline?

The garage is attached and has been there since 1971. It is basically touching the boundary hedge. I'm unsure if this is classed as an outbuilding therefore 2.5m height is the limit or if its 4m - hoping it's 4m :-)

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If I was going straight above the garage, possibly something like this inline with the existing house height

Edited by fastgerman on Thursday 26th November 18:56

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hidetheelephants said:

Ask the planners, that's what they're paid for; it doesn't sound like it would be permitted development but it depends on exactly what you want to build.

Spoke to planners, who obviously can't say yes/no without an 8 week planning application process, however they have said they have seen similar requests approved in the area, so that's good :-).

I basically said 'looking to extend above a single story garage inline with the existing house roof. The garage joins to the house and the garage also is touching the boundary hedge'.

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Hi All,

More ideas for the file, see original post for actual house picture, let me know your thoughts and other ideas :-)