Cost differential between flat roof and tiled pitch roof?
Discussion
This question is probably useless with photos and drawings, so I'll try to get something uploaded tomorrow.
Essentially, I've drawn up plans for a 3.5x4.5m extension which is a sort of infill at the back out our house. A local build with a great reputation has priced it at 18.5k with a warm flat roof and a lantern, and has now gone on holiday.
At risk of being a bit "how long is a piece of string?" How much do you reckon the uplift would be for a pitched roof?
We have a small (2.5m) build out at the rear of the house already, which is pitched rear to front, so the new extension would need a hip on the one side to tie in with it as we'll be coming a further 2m into the garden.
I'm only really asking as if it's going to double the price I won't bother drawing it up, but 10-15% is reasonable and achievable if it blends better with the rest of the house. Just have no idea how much a tiled pitch compares to a flat roof. So if it's not likely to be a massive uplift I won't bother updating the drawings!
Pitch will have a few velux's too.
Essentially, I've drawn up plans for a 3.5x4.5m extension which is a sort of infill at the back out our house. A local build with a great reputation has priced it at 18.5k with a warm flat roof and a lantern, and has now gone on holiday.
At risk of being a bit "how long is a piece of string?" How much do you reckon the uplift would be for a pitched roof?
We have a small (2.5m) build out at the rear of the house already, which is pitched rear to front, so the new extension would need a hip on the one side to tie in with it as we'll be coming a further 2m into the garden.
I'm only really asking as if it's going to double the price I won't bother drawing it up, but 10-15% is reasonable and achievable if it blends better with the rest of the house. Just have no idea how much a tiled pitch compares to a flat roof. So if it's not likely to be a massive uplift I won't bother updating the drawings!
Pitch will have a few velux's too.
If you were using premium materials and Lantern on your flat roof, cost will be roughly equal depending on Velux type/amount and what tile/slate you use.
Without seeing a sketch, bit difficult, but if you are abutting an existing wall with no interuption, IE windows, the pitched is a simple process.
Can the wall take the additional load though ?
Without seeing a sketch, bit difficult, but if you are abutting an existing wall with no interuption, IE windows, the pitched is a simple process.
Can the wall take the additional load though ?
Oh that's pretty good news then, I haven't spec'd anything specifically, so hopefully builder bob hasn't priced for crap.
Rough sketch is below, which hopefully gives an idea of things. I would t worry about loadings, if it needs a new wall or strengthened foundation I can get that sorted. I'm (un)fortunate enough to work with a lot of structural engineers so we can put something together.
Rough sketch is below, which hopefully gives an idea of things. I would t worry about loadings, if it needs a new wall or strengthened foundation I can get that sorted. I'm (un)fortunate enough to work with a lot of structural engineers so we can put something together.
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