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Extension cost insanity!

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FManc · 01/09/2022 09:41

We’re looking at doing an 18m2 (6x3m) single storey rear extension based in the Stockport, just outside Manchester. We want to go down the Design & Build route just for simplicity and the fact that materials/prices are changing that often a builder will be more aware of what’s going on. We’ve just had one company refuse to come out to have an initial visit/meeting as basically we can’t afford afford their prices; she was extremely rude and condescending which didn’t help either. She said for the most basic build you’d be looking at £75k and that’s WITHOUT a kitchen so we’re touching the £4k+ per sq!!! If this is really where we’re at now then with prices then jeeeeeez! We had in our mind around the £50-£60k mark but ideally that included a kitchen. Either we’re really out of touch with what we were expecting or we need to save a lot more! Anyone got any recent experience of pricing etc just to get an idea?

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RidingMyBike · 16/10/2022 14:32

I have seen a few posts on local social media recently from building companies who've had cancellations and offering availability within weeks. No idea if this has brought prices down at all though as they still have to pay labour and materials.

bluejay5 · 16/10/2022 17:29

Such wishful thinking, prices are not coming down any time soon, we are at the base of an extremely high price rise. If you think this is bad just wait 12 months. Energy is not coming down, until ukraine is sorted. Mortgages are not coming down until our government is sorted. If you can wait till the end of 2024 then you might be in luck, but we are at the start of a very bumpy road.

TheGander · 16/10/2022 19:23

I’m not planning an extension @spottycat22 but that is impressive. My son is currently working in a building site in his year off so I’m hopeful at least the next generation will have the skills and confidence to tackle projects, we couldn’t hope to afford current prices we,

mobear · 16/10/2022 20:31

I understand from architects and builders that I’ve spoken to that jobs (particularly big jobs) are beginning to fall due to the financial uncertainty. Hopefully that means things will get more competitive again soon.

timmcbatts · 19/03/2024 07:50

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