Garage build

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GSDGPW

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74 posts

38 months

Sunday 23rd May 2021
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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.

Edited by GSDGPW on Sunday 23 May 22:25

MrsMiggins

2,808 posts

234 months

Sunday 23rd May 2021
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I look forward to watching this unfold. thumbup

Crafty_

13,248 posts

199 months

Sunday 23rd May 2021
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Will be watching.

2.4m ! yikes

GSDGPW

Original Poster:

74 posts

38 months

Sunday 23rd May 2021
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Fat hippo

732 posts

133 months

Sunday 23rd May 2021
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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.

Edited by GSDGPW on Sunday 23 May 22:25
I’m looking to do a garage near some trees.
Out of interest how did the cost of foundations compare to piling?

Al U

2,311 posts

130 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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This looks about the same size as a bungalow I am about to buy to live in rather than store cars in frown

Mabbs9

1,072 posts

217 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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This looks great. Following.

rich350z

359 posts

161 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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Definitely interested, please do keep us updated.

k99

544 posts

167 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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OP, good luck, how much have you budgeted?

Antony Moxey

8,016 posts

218 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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2.4m? Do you live on top of a sand dune or something?! Good luck OP, love threads like this smile

Biggy Stardust

6,796 posts

43 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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2.4m deep with a 1.5 tonne excavator?????

RC1807

12,482 posts

167 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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Biggy Stardust said:
2.4m deep with a 1.5 tonne excavator?????
It'll be lifted in / out of the foundations hole as it works its way around. wink

shalmaneser

5,930 posts

194 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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Love a build thread. Get digging!

Zippee

13,440 posts

233 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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Love this sort of thread.
Out of interest why so deep at 2.4m? What are you building on to require that?

Rob.

223 posts

34 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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JCB back-hoe will do 6m depth.

Guessing the 2.4m depth is due to the proximity to trees? Roots etc.

MrsMiggins

2,808 posts

234 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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That site is ripe for some lovely time lapse photography if you can set it up.

Bobhon

1,057 posts

178 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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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.

GSDGPW

Original Poster:

74 posts

38 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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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.

GSDGPW

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GSDGPW

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