Hi guys, this forum has been excellenet with information.
I'm in sydney at the moment with an eye for a property i'd like to buy, however it isnt too great at the moment … unless i add an extension to the lounge (extending the front of the house)…. im curious who do i need to get involved with getting a house extension, what work is required (can i help out??) and most important of all, how much does it usually cost to extend about 6x6m2 on a fibro home, the other thing is id like the roof to look like this extensions was a part of the house rather then a flat roof on the extension.
hi
costs for extensions are usually at least twice the cost per square when compared to a project house. This is due to customised building and lack of economies of scale. I cant be specific re price as I left Sydney half a lifetime ago and am not current with costs there.
local builders could propose a project. The specialists extension people can also of course but you will pay more for their sales people, adverts and nice offices.
A couple other things to consider are:
– check council rules to see if forward extension is OK, some have rigid rules about set back and alignment with other houses
– does it make sense financially? i.e. do you get a multiple of the extension cost in added valuation when done?
– if you are talking investment property, can you support finance costs during the reno (despite what the builder says it will be many months)
good luck with your plans
regards, Steve
thank you for your kind reply…. i actually called a reno company who said to go by $1800/sqm on average (including roof work etc)… this is without any details so it will defenitly vary, incase anyone is curious
Hi,
Here in SA i'm getting quotes aroud $1000 per sqm for extentions.
If it just a fibro why not get it do it as a owner builder . Get the local paper out and ring some carpenters up[not BUILDERS] and tell what you want.One will be able to help you out ,he would be happy help if he can get work.You should be able to tell over the phone if he can help.It isn't hard to do with the right help.
CheersThere is some info about house extension costs here: http://www.architectureforlondon.co.uk/house-extension-cost.html
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