Costs of New Loft extension

[Eire]

Hi

I live in a three bedroom mod terraced house Vctorian house here in Liverpool.

We would like some extra space and want to have our loft extended.

We want one simple room for an extra bedroom or study.

I would like some advice from any builders or contractors that deal with these types of conversions.

Our attic is 7.8 m from front to back and 5.3 m from party wall to party wall.

When a builder calculates the costs,How does he break them down to get an accurate quote.

How long should the project take.

What is the cost to bring heating pipes into the attic from the story below.

Would it be possible to describe step by step how the system on converting an attic works.

Thanking you in advance

Best regards

M
Liverpool

[Troll]

What kind of roof support system do you have- i.e. how are the trusses arranged?

[Troll]

I live in a three bedroom mod terraced house Vctorian house here in Liverpool.
Our attic is 7.8 m from front to back and 5.3 m from party wall to party wall.

Oh double party wall - there are extra regs that cover noise & fire transmission

When a builder calculates the costs,How does he break them down to get an accurate quote.

Back of a cigarette packet + sharp intake of breath between teeth is the traditional method

How long should the project take.

Whatever you get told - double it

What is the cost to bring heating pipes into the attic from the story below.

Consider electric heating if the room is only going to be used occasionally - bear in mind any wet radiators installed will require bleeding

Would it be possible to describe step by step how the system on converting an attic works.

1: get quotes
2 double the amount
3: submit plans covering floor loading, roof truss design, staircase design for approval

seriously there are loads of specialist attic convertors out there why not visit their sites - I'm sure there must be loads in the NW

[TheFaQQer]

I would like some advice from any builders or contractors that deal with these types of conversions.

You aren't going to find any of those on an IT forum - try a building one and see how you go.

[vetran]

Do you like films about Gladiators?

[ChimpMaster]

Ummmm this is an IT contracting forum.... are you sure you're on the right site here?

Anyway, £30k to £40k with dormers, 2 months. You have enough space to get a nice double bedroom with an en-suite WC & shower room.

[Antman]

Building Sheriff- Comprehensive Building Cost/Price Guide

The thanks button is down there on the left of this post.

[d000hg]

DIY - Home Improvement - Do It Yourself - DIYnot.com is quite a good forum both for DIY talk, and getting advice from tradesmen or those who have had work done professionally.

[northernladuk]

Another odius and pointless sockie?

[I just need to test it]

Uncanny. The builders started work on our loft extension on Friday.