JohnnyBoy Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hi, We are thinking of extending our house by making a dining kitchen and putting a conservatory/garden room on. We are also considering converting the attic or possibly doing both. We would like to get some designs done and get a rough idea of cost. We wouldn't want to spend alot on designs if the expected cost of the build was going to be astronmical so the initial design would be fairly rough. What I would like to know is what are the first steps we should take. Would it be getting an architect round or a builder or someone else. If it is an architect do you know roughly what an initial consultation costs and can you recommend anyone? thanks in advance:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Try to get a builder and architect who usually work together, or there could be potential for conflict and errors also check if you are freehold or leasehold. Alterations to leasehold properties without seeking permission from your landlord can result in hefty fines I'll let the professionals answer anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBoy Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Cheers Strix I'm in a freehold house. Can you recommend any architects that undertake this sort of work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star24* Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 My partner is an Arcitect, I could send you his number if you like. Nicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 My partner is an Arcitect, I could send you his number if you like. Nicky Is his attention to detail better than yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star24* Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 And surprise surpise, someone has to be nasty about someones spelling, does it occur to you that comments like this upset people? I bet you have a flaw, being a prat one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternageek Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Exactly. I guess thats what you get for being nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat_1b Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Away from the original post, but I agree, people are sssoooo bitchy on here, and I thought Sheffield folk were nice people!! What's going on, where's the Christmas spirit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What is going on is that it is a well known fact that architects can cost alot of money to screw a job up for you. Attention to detail is key to the success and budget of a project such as this People tend to chose people they identify with as life partners. If you can't even spell your husband's chosen profession, you are painting him in a very bad light, and doing him no favours at all I don't bitch - I read and observe. My question was measured and reasonable. Your response was also a poor reflection on your partner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star24* Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Actually does it occur to you that people may be dyslexic? I was just tring to be nice, The company doesn't actually need the work so it doesn't matter anyway. EVERYONE ON SHEFFIELD FORUM-Remember to get out your dictonarys before posting anything on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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