Bungalow extension...how much?

[mklanch]

hi,

we have found a bungalow that is perfect for running our smallholding from as it comes with over an acre of land.

the problem we are having is the bungalow is a bit on the small side.
we don't have a massive amount left to do an amazing extension but we would want to extend to the side to create a kitchen diner and a larger lounge. then convert the old kitchen into a bedroom.
Any ideas how much this would cost?
it would be a single storey extension roughly 4m x 10m

Any pictures of extension ideas would be great :)

I've just been quoted £35000 for a 4m x 4m single storey extension....

@MakeMeCleanTheHouse

I've just been quoted £35000 for a 4m x 4m single storey extension....

:O

where are you located?
im looking in lincolnshire area

South West. Added to this, there is a huge delay because all builders too busy! This quote is for next year

My 6.5m x 4m extension is coming out at about £40k but that’s mates rates. I’m located close to you.

@HasaDigaEebowai

My 6.5m x 4m extension is coming out at about £40k but that’s mates rates. I’m located close to you.

oh dear!! it going to be totally out of my price range then :(

Building extensions isn’t the cheap option nowadays, particularly with all the current issues with materials abs labour shortages. Generally getter to buy something the right size in the first place

@HasaDigaEebowai

Building extensions isn’t the cheap option nowadays, particularly with all the current issues with materials abs labour shortages. Generally getter to buy something the right size in the first place

the problem i'm having is i cant find a property in my price range with the land i need. so in order to get the land i'm compromising on the house. i have never done an extension do has no idea of the cost involved. considering i would also need to extend the other side of the bungalow at some point to create an extra bedroom.

Sounds like it isn’t the right property for you

@HasaDigaEebowai

Sounds like it isn’t the right property for you

its not but its very hard to get land with a house. i cant add land if a house doesnt come with it.

Then you need to put up with a smaller house. Sorry to sound harsh but if you actually need two extensions you're looking at £75 best case Id say.

Would you get planning permission for a dormer conversion? Definitely less expensive than building outwards

...you could then put bedrooms (and ideally a bathroom) upstairs and remodel the existing footprint to create a kitchen-diner and more downstairs living space.

@motherofsnortpigs

...you could then put bedrooms (and ideally a bathroom) upstairs and remodel the existing footprint to create a kitchen-diner and more downstairs living space.

i'd always assumed that a dormer would be more expensive? im very inexperienced with this sort of thing lol!

@HasaDigaEebowai

Then you need to put up with a smaller house. Sorry to sound harsh but if you actually need two extensions you're looking at £75 best case Id say.

maybe i could split it into 3 extensions, do the most urgent part first and save some money and do the other bits later. probably will end up more in the end but that might be the only way

I would buy it and worry about the extending later, as you say it’s not easy to find a house in the right location , with the land you need.

Single story extensions are not complicated to build and like you say you could do them in stages as you go along, once your living in the house you might find you get a better idea of what you want.

You could get a couple of builders around to give you a better idea of costs etc. Before you start with planning/ drawings.

@Chumleymouse

I would buy it and worry about the extending later, as you say it’s not easy to find a house in the right location , with the land you need.

Single story extensions are not complicated to build and like you say you could do them in stages as you go along, once your living in the house you might find you get a better idea of what you want.

You could get a couple of builders around to give you a better idea of costs etc. Before you start with planning/ drawings.

thats a good idea. its not to to small but its going to be our forever home so it defiantly needs some work to make it work for us long term

Also factor in the max % increase in footprint you're allowed (although some planning departments aren't as fussy)

Our dormer extension is more than 40k (although we are in South east) so wouldn't assume it would be cheaper

You could even think about project managing it yourself to keep cost down ?. You say you have no experience of building work ? Or maybe just get a builder to build the shell then organise the finishing trades yourself ?

There are lots of different options and lots of different construction materials to vary the costs…….

Bungalows are easier to work on in my experience.

We did a dormer loft conversion on our bungalow and ended up with almost the same ground floor area upstairs - 3 bed, lounge, kitchen, bathroom originally downstairs.
Gained 2 massive bedrooms, family bathroom and large office space on landing upstairs.
Now use 1 downstairs bedroom as dining/music/office.
Beauty of bungalows is the big footprint.
Can you get a back-of-envelope idea of both ideas?
To keep costs down, builders left the bathroom as a shell - we fitted that ourselves a year later.
Good luck!

@MovingtoEssex

We did a dormer loft conversion on our bungalow and ended up with almost the same ground floor area upstairs - 3 bed, lounge, kitchen, bathroom originally downstairs. Gained 2 massive bedrooms, family bathroom and large office space on landing upstairs. Now use 1 downstairs bedroom as dining/music/office. Beauty of bungalows is the big footprint. Can you get a back-of-envelope idea of both ideas? To keep costs down, builders left the bathroom as a shell - we fitted that ourselves a year later. Good luck!

that sounds like a good idea.

@Chumleymouse

You could even think about project managing it yourself to keep cost down ?. You say you have no experience of building work ? Or maybe just get a builder to build the shell then organise the finishing trades yourself ?

There are lots of different options and lots of different construction materials to vary the costs…….

Bungalows are easier to work on in my experience.

i think this would be a very good option to keep the costs down.

Our extension is 7m by 4m and the cost is £32k including fitting the kitchen (west mids). That includes electrics, plumbing (shower room) and tiling etc

@TracysMom

Our extension is 7m by 4m and the cost is £32k including fitting the kitchen (west mids). That includes electrics, plumbing (shower room) and tiling etc

wow thats a really reasonable amount! did you do any of the works yourself? where did you buy your kitchen from? im looking at getting a nice quality used kitchen (if we extend).

We aren't doing anything! The builder is taking care of it all except the floor laying and painting! Kitchen is only from B&Q because we don't intend to stay here that long. We haven't got anything fancy like bi-folds but we've got three velux, 3 windows and fresh doors.

I'd seriously recommend finding a sole trader builder, who has a good reputation, over a bigger company. He has worked with us to make it fit within our budget and is really flexible.