ᐅ Increasing ceiling height to add value? Until when is it possible to change the ceiling height?
Created on: 29 May 2020 14:15
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Shiny86
What ceiling height do you have, and would you choose the same again?
We planned for 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) on the ground floor and 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) on the upper floor (height measured after floor structure).
Is a higher ceiling considered to add value when reselling? Is there a trend toward higher ceilings in house construction, or are about 90% of builders satisfied with a ceiling height of around 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)?
Our documents have already been forwarded to the surveyor. Would the surveyor need to know about a ceiling height increase at this stage, or can this still be done after the surveyor’s work but before completion or submission of the building permit / planning permission?
We planned for 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) on the ground floor and 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) on the upper floor (height measured after floor structure).
Is a higher ceiling considered to add value when reselling? Is there a trend toward higher ceilings in house construction, or are about 90% of builders satisfied with a ceiling height of around 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)?
Our documents have already been forwarded to the surveyor. Would the surveyor need to know about a ceiling height increase at this stage, or can this still be done after the surveyor’s work but before completion or submission of the building permit / planning permission?
I think it also depends on the room size. A small room tends to feel less cozy with a high ceiling. Conversely, a lower ceiling in a large room probably feels more oppressive than in a small one. However, I don’t believe that a 10cm (4 inch) difference in ceiling height has much impact on the value of the house.
nordanney schrieb:
Good that you know what you're talking about and I don’t, even though I supervise a few hundred residential units in construction projects every year...
However, I made a typo regarding the door height. 210cm (83 inches) is correct (or exactly 211/209.75cm (83.1/82.5 inches) as a taller variant, or 198.5/197.2cm (78.1/77.6 inches)). With 270cm (106 inches) ceiling height, my clients usually start there, depending naturally on the floor structure. I myself recently built 267cm (105 inches) for my own home. OK, then we’re talking past each other! I was, of course, referring to finished dimensions. 2.70m (8 ft 10 in) as a rough construction measure is quite common. My experience with finished dimensions:
2.50m (8 ft 2 in) is standard in general contractor / developer homes and still very often installed
2.60m (8 ft 6 in) is usually chosen by people who have given it some thought and build their own homes
2.70m (8 ft 10 in) or more is found only in certain house types or among enthusiasts...
Bookstar schrieb:
My experience with the finished dimension: What is your view on the resale value? And can you really notice the difference between 2.5 m and 2.6 m (8.2 ft and 8.5 ft)?
Resale value is not that important when you build a house for yourself.
In general, I believe most people prefer higher ceilings. However, the majority have standard ceiling heights (2.40 meters (7 feet 10 inches) floor-to-ceiling height). The extra costs for higher ceilings (more enclosed space, more expensive shell construction, larger windows, higher heating and ventilation expenses) are unlikely to be recovered.
Location and other factors play a much bigger role.
In Munich, you can sell a run-down property on a small plot of land for millions, while in a remote area, you might have to give away a mansion with a park, despite its theoretical million-dollar value.
If you want to build a house that stays within standard parameters, visit a few homes and get a “feel” for the space. Then measure the ceiling height. With 2.5 or 2.55 meters (8 feet 2 inches or 8 feet 4 inches), you will have a sufficiently high ceiling.
In general, I believe most people prefer higher ceilings. However, the majority have standard ceiling heights (2.40 meters (7 feet 10 inches) floor-to-ceiling height). The extra costs for higher ceilings (more enclosed space, more expensive shell construction, larger windows, higher heating and ventilation expenses) are unlikely to be recovered.
Location and other factors play a much bigger role.
In Munich, you can sell a run-down property on a small plot of land for millions, while in a remote area, you might have to give away a mansion with a park, despite its theoretical million-dollar value.
If you want to build a house that stays within standard parameters, visit a few homes and get a “feel” for the space. Then measure the ceiling height. With 2.5 or 2.55 meters (8 feet 2 inches or 8 feet 4 inches), you will have a sufficiently high ceiling.
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Piotr198129 May 2020 22:12First, I would take a look at the development plan. What does it say? Are there any specifications regarding the eaves height or ridge height? If so, you must strictly adhere to them. The architect designs the house based on the development plan. The building permit / planning permission is granted based on these plans. If, after the final survey, it turns out that your eaves or ridge height exceed the allowed limits, it is possible that a reduction in height will be required.
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