Is £40k enough to add a single storey extension to a bungalow?

[Notyetthere]

We are considering it but 40k is the maximum we afford. Would this at least get us to a watertight shell up to plastering? The extension will probably end up being about 6m x 6m or thereabouts depending on what we agree with the architect.

Hi

I went in to this website, which was very informative on costs (how you kit it out is something else). It’s something we’re considering

Single storey extension

If it all depends, how much does a single storey extension cost?

In 2019, an estimate for the cost of a single storey extension is anywhere between £1,350 and £1,950 per m2.

In London and the South East, this could be anywhere between £1,800 and £2,300+ per m2. These prices are for for a good quality extension. Basic quality would naturally cost less and premium would be more.

Let’s say you’re looking for a 5m x 5m extension. The cost of an extension might be around £32,000. In London, maybe even up to £50,000+. That’s just for building the extension.

If we add on 10-15% for professional fees for the architect, planning application, building regulations, structural engineer and so on the cost goes up.

And let’s not forget about VAT.

All in all, a single storey extension could cost £40,000 at the lower end. £67,000 in London at the upper end.

householdquotes.co.uk/cost-of-extension/

@AdoreTheBeach thank you that is a useful place to start with getting an idea. We are in Kent so SE which definitely puts us in the £1,800 and £2,300+ per m2.

Off to do some figures.

As adore says, it depends a bit on your location and also how many new walls you need (Ie are you working from a corner? ) and what roof, flat or pitched etc. May be doable though, definitely worth talking to a builder.