…So we’re not moving as stamp duty alone would pay for a rear extension.
Plan so far is rear extension to 4 meters (neighbour went out this far 2 years ago) and loft extension.
We have a small 1930’s terrace in leafy London suburb 7m x 5m width/length
Budget is £60000 to include both which any other part of the country is doable unfortunately in London they add rip off tax up to the tune of £20000
Im sure with the right builder this is achievable and undertaking some of the finishing ourselves etc.
Ex girlfriends Father came round yesterday he’s an architect and quoted £1250 for loft and £1250 for extension plans , wasn’t open to any of our ideas (his daughter was open to many ideas but we didn’t discuss that as my wife was also present !) that we had – tried and tested were his words.
Friend of ours is undertaking similar project and using a guy from Manchester (friend in London) who’s not an architect but does drawings and is charging £1200 (no vat) I spoke to him and he comes to London once a week and then during week does plans etc. Is this wise ? Sounds a bit dodge
http://www.lcblueprints.co.uk
What options do I have ? Whats the best way to find an architect ? architect assistant etc ? do they need to be regulated etc ? indemnity insurance ?
Builder we have used in the past won’t give a quote until plans are drawn up and with council which makes sense but gave a very rough idea which was between 60-80,000 for work but not including kitchens units toilets etc/fitting included but we purchase these
Im sure its possible to do this within budget ! I could be wrong !
Any recommendations for architects ?