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I’ve always enjoyed looking at other people’s garage builds on here. So thought if there was any interest I would post a record of my garage build on here.
Having moved here last year applying for planning permission for a triple garage was high on the list of priorities.
An architect was duly instructed, who suggested that actually the cost of putting accommodation above would be a worthwhile exercise both from a cost, and extra work perspective.
I didn’t think for one minute that planning permission would be granted, but to my surprise and delight it went straight through.
Fast forward to today after months of boreholes, structural engineers calculations and architects drawings we are ready to start.
Initially piling was the only option, but the cost was astronomical, the structural engineer designed concrete footings, 2.4m deep which although will be expensive, was considerably cheaper than the piling option.
A JCB arrived lunchtime today, a dumper is arriving in the morning along with a 1.5 tonne 360 degree excavator.
Demolition and site clearance commences in the morning.
Having moved here last year applying for planning permission for a triple garage was high on the list of priorities.
An architect was duly instructed, who suggested that actually the cost of putting accommodation above would be a worthwhile exercise both from a cost, and extra work perspective.
I didn’t think for one minute that planning permission would be granted, but to my surprise and delight it went straight through.
Fast forward to today after months of boreholes, structural engineers calculations and architects drawings we are ready to start.
Initially piling was the only option, but the cost was astronomical, the structural engineer designed concrete footings, 2.4m deep which although will be expensive, was considerably cheaper than the piling option.
A JCB arrived lunchtime today, a dumper is arriving in the morning along with a 1.5 tonne 360 degree excavator.
Demolition and site clearance commences in the morning.
Edited by GSDGPW on Sunday 23 May 22:25
GSDGPW said:
I’ve always enjoyed looking at other people’s garage builds on here. So thought if there was any interest I would post a record of my garage build on here.
Having moved here last year applying for planning permission for a triple garage was high on the list of priorities.
An architect was duly instructed, who suggested that actually the cost of putting accommodation above would be a worthwhile exercise both from a cost, and extra work perspective.
I didn’t think for one minute that planning permission would be granted, but to my surprise and delight it went straight through.
Fast forward to today after months of boreholes, structural engineers calculations and architects drawings we are ready to start.
Initially piling was the only option, but the cost was astronomical, the structural engineer designed concrete footings, 2.4m deep which although will be expensive, was considerably cheaper than the piling option.
A JCB arrived lunchtime today, a dumper is arriving in the morning along with a 1.5 tonne 360 degree excavator.
Demolition and site clearance commences in the morning.
I’m looking to do a garage near some trees.Having moved here last year applying for planning permission for a triple garage was high on the list of priorities.
An architect was duly instructed, who suggested that actually the cost of putting accommodation above would be a worthwhile exercise both from a cost, and extra work perspective.
I didn’t think for one minute that planning permission would be granted, but to my surprise and delight it went straight through.
Fast forward to today after months of boreholes, structural engineers calculations and architects drawings we are ready to start.
Initially piling was the only option, but the cost was astronomical, the structural engineer designed concrete footings, 2.4m deep which although will be expensive, was considerably cheaper than the piling option.
A JCB arrived lunchtime today, a dumper is arriving in the morning along with a 1.5 tonne 360 degree excavator.
Demolition and site clearance commences in the morning.
Edited by GSDGPW on Sunday 23 May 22:25
Out of interest how did the cost of foundations compare to piling?
We thought about putting up a Utility Room extension and the footings worked out to have to be 2.4m deep.
Caused by Leylandii trees nearby (like in this threads photo) and having clay sub soil.
Totally killed the project as the costs for either 2.4m of concrete or the piling alternative were astronimical.
Caused by Leylandii trees nearby (like in this threads photo) and having clay sub soil.
Totally killed the project as the costs for either 2.4m of concrete or the piling alternative were astronimical.
Day one over, didn’t go exactly to plan as the building inspector wasn’t happy with the structural engineers tree calculations. He seems hellbent on piling and the engineer is adamant that she has over engineered the footings. Hopefully there is no reason why we can’t proceed tomorrow with strip footings. Wish me luck guys.
First of many grab lorries is arriving 8am, I’m getting a bit stressed and can’t wait to get out of the ground. The reason for the depth is a combination of clay and trees, primarily the conifers.
With regard to cost and I may be being hopelessly optimistic, I am hoping that I can get the shell watertight and the outside finished for something in the region of 60k.
I’m not planning on fitting out the upstairs as I believe that you have to pay council tax when it is finished. Maybe someone in the know can advise.
First of many grab lorries is arriving 8am, I’m getting a bit stressed and can’t wait to get out of the ground. The reason for the depth is a combination of clay and trees, primarily the conifers.
With regard to cost and I may be being hopelessly optimistic, I am hoping that I can get the shell watertight and the outside finished for something in the region of 60k.
I’m not planning on fitting out the upstairs as I believe that you have to pay council tax when it is finished. Maybe someone in the know can advise.
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