A Head Start When it comes to Working Out an Extension Cost
September 5, 2010
When it comes to adding an extension to our homes, do we really have any idea what the work is going to cost? In most cases, the traditional tried and tested route is to get a minimum of 3 quotes from local builders and compare quotes. Human nature will mean that we will tend to go with the cheapest or indeed the builder who we feel we can do business with. Certainly, there is no harm in this approach and one we all feel comfortable in using. However, before we even get to that stage, we need to have some idea as to likely costs, otherwise, we are raising our own hope value only to be dashed at the quotation stage when we find out that the extension is a project too far. In order to help get you started, we at do I need planning permission.co.uk have created an extension cost calculator. Whilst fairly crude, it will give you some kind of idea as to the potential costs of having that extension or alteration undertaken.
The calculator is extremely simple (and can be found on the home page) to use and all you need to know really is how big you wish the extension to be and whether you want to finish it with either a flat or pitched roof.
As you will appreciate, the costs do not include fitting out costs as ultimately, the decision as to specification boils down to individual taste. The calculation doesn't include any likely fees and assumes that the extension is built on flat land and doesn't include any potential ground remediation work and doesn't allow for regional differences in cost.
We hope that you will find the calculator useful and look forward to hearing any comments you may have about it.
To find a company who may assist you further, simply click on the free links located on the right hand side of the page.
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