ᐅ Estimating Shell Construction Costs for an Extension – Who Has Experience?
Created on: 16 Oct 2018 09:10
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Specki
Hello,
I am planning an extension to our house in about 3 to 5 years.
We have two children, but only one bedroom. When the kids get older, each should have their own room. So, the plan is to build a two-story extension in about 3 to 5 years. This would mean two rooms, one above the other, each with a floor area of approximately 4 x 4.5 meters (13 x 15 feet).
The house is made of brick. I would like to build the extension at the back as a timber frame structure. Is that possible, or could it cause any issues?
Why am I thinking about this so early? Because I am currently paying off my loan, and I’m worried that interest rates will be significantly higher in 5 years. Therefore, I would prefer to save some money now for the extension instead of putting extra payments toward my loan.
My question is: what would such an extension approximately cost?
I am only interested in the following cost items:
- Foundation + concrete slab
- Timber frame + insulation
- Roof
I will do the rest myself or can estimate it on my own.
I really just want a rough cost estimate.
Should I expect around 20,000, or more like 30,000, or rather closer to 40,000 euros?
Maybe someone here has experience with this.
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Specki
I am planning an extension to our house in about 3 to 5 years.
We have two children, but only one bedroom. When the kids get older, each should have their own room. So, the plan is to build a two-story extension in about 3 to 5 years. This would mean two rooms, one above the other, each with a floor area of approximately 4 x 4.5 meters (13 x 15 feet).
The house is made of brick. I would like to build the extension at the back as a timber frame structure. Is that possible, or could it cause any issues?
Why am I thinking about this so early? Because I am currently paying off my loan, and I’m worried that interest rates will be significantly higher in 5 years. Therefore, I would prefer to save some money now for the extension instead of putting extra payments toward my loan.
My question is: what would such an extension approximately cost?
I am only interested in the following cost items:
- Foundation + concrete slab
- Timber frame + insulation
- Roof
I will do the rest myself or can estimate it on my own.
I really just want a rough cost estimate.
Should I expect around 20,000, or more like 30,000, or rather closer to 40,000 euros?
Maybe someone here has experience with this.
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Specki
hanse987 schrieb:
It doesn’t have to be an architect or structural engineer. A master carpenter is also authorized to submit plans. Interesting and true.
However, whether it is always a good idea to have the entire extension planned by a carpenter definitely depends on the carpenter.