Hi ,
I was thinking of doing a Kitchen extension (Small enough 10ftX12ft), and would be interested to know of anyones recent experiences as I'd be a complete newbie (and don't have any contacts in the trade). Main questions are....
1. What are the pros/cons of employing direct labour (bricklayer/roofer/plumber/electrician etc) V's hiring 1 builder to do the lot.
2. Any issues with building over a sewerpipe in the back garden. Can access point and pipes be moved easily enough? (ours would be the first in the row of 4 in back garden).
3. Is it necessary to get an architect for such a small (straightforward!) build.
4. Has anyone bothered with a solicitor to draw up a contract. Or is there somewhere you can download a template contract. (tried google search and searching here)
5. Had a look at irishhomeextensions.com and they seem to offer the complete package. also timberlines.ie look good.if anyone has used these could they pm me.
6. I know from other threads that getting a ballpark figure for the cost of this extension varies (€200 sq ft!!) but I suppose I'll ask again just in case anyone has had similar size extension done. (not including kitchen units and floors)
Thanks a Million
I was thinking of doing a Kitchen extension (Small enough 10ftX12ft), and would be interested to know of anyones recent experiences as I'd be a complete newbie (and don't have any contacts in the trade). Main questions are....
1. What are the pros/cons of employing direct labour (bricklayer/roofer/plumber/electrician etc) V's hiring 1 builder to do the lot.
2. Any issues with building over a sewerpipe in the back garden. Can access point and pipes be moved easily enough? (ours would be the first in the row of 4 in back garden).
3. Is it necessary to get an architect for such a small (straightforward!) build.
4. Has anyone bothered with a solicitor to draw up a contract. Or is there somewhere you can download a template contract. (tried google search and searching here)
5. Had a look at irishhomeextensions.com and they seem to offer the complete package. also timberlines.ie look good.if anyone has used these could they pm me.
6. I know from other threads that getting a ballpark figure for the cost of this extension varies (€200 sq ft!!) but I suppose I'll ask again just in case anyone has had similar size extension done. (not including kitchen units and floors)
Thanks a Million
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