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?
Tolentino schrieb:
Regional general contractor?Yes, exactly. I haven’t shared more details than that.
I’m a bit annoyed for not having asked for the exact price and made my decision afterward.
Comfort height also depends somewhat on the height of the occupants. If the tallest person is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in), then lacking an extra 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 inches) might not be an issue. However, if someone is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) or taller, they usually prefer rooms with ceiling heights of 260 to 270 cm (8 ft 6 in to 8 ft 10 in). Doors should also have a clear opening height of at least 200 cm (6 ft 7 in), such as standard 211 cm (6 ft 11 in) door dimensions. It’s also nice when the window frame on eye level is not obstructed by the window frame’s outer casing (due to roller shutters) or just barely the upper edge of the glass.
Curly schrieb:
How do you arrive at the 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in)? What is the rough structural height of your ceilings?
Regards,
Sabine From the cross-section drawing.
Did I miss something there?
I hope that after installing the central controlled residential ventilation system and completing the plasterwork, the 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) will still be available on the ground floor.
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