That cost calculator is seriously out of date.I don't know where your architect is living if he/she is paying anything like that for a (standard, run of the mill ) 40sqm extension.
Have a look here:-
Cost Calculator.
I did recently watch one of those Dermot Bannon shows and the couple ended up spending 300k.
With money like that, please use an architect. Do not rely on the construction company (or yourself) to come up with a good design.Meeting a construction company today so will keep you posted. From the conversation I had with the gentleman he was adamant that I should stay within the 40sqm (we had considered going to 46 as we have room to the side of the house), as in his mind 40sq meters is significant additional space - it's just so hard to visualise it. Will see how it goes. We need to box clever as I intend to stay within budget if at all possible. Actually I would be happier only spending 125k if at all possible.
Roughly 4k for a planning consultant to include :
Consultation with Client House Survey Preparation of the following drawings: • Proposed Site Layout • Existing & Proposed Floor Plans • Existing & Proposed Elevations • Proposed Contiguous Elevations • Proposed Section Planning administration including drafting of public notices, planning application forms & consolidation of reports by others Pre-validation review Hand deliver planning application to Local Authority
Am I wrong in saying a planning consultant is similar enough to an architect to satisfy that requirement?
Hi,
I have been told by an architect that 140k is a low, practically feeble budget for a 40sq meter extension ....no structural issues, not looking for anything out of the ordinary.....just need more space...
We are a 4 bed semi d house, South Dublin with side access for construction etc so very straightforward.
Is this insane? We were made to feel somewhat penny-pinching lol! We are obviously going to talk to others but am I living on a different planet?
build cost would be 2-4K per sqm for extension alone. plus fees, plus vat, plus work to existing property = 140 is not nearly enough.
I’ve been looking into a retrofit and 20sqm extension of a 3 bed semi with large side access and have budgeted 280k and worried it’s not enough.
use an architect, spend time preparing your brief and ask yourself if you really need to extend so much. It might be that moving some internal walls and 10sqm is all you really need.
build cost would be 2-4K per sqm for extension alone. plus fees, plus vat, plus work to existing property = 140 is not nearly enough.
I’ve been looking into a retrofit and 20sqm extension of a 3 bed semi with large side access and have budgeted 280k and worried it’s not enough.
use an architect, spend time preparing your brief and ask yourself if you really need to extend so much. It might be that moving some internal walls and 10sqm is all you really need.
€280k for a 20sq m extension????
Would the person not be better off Trading Up to a bigger house?
build cost would be 2-4K per sqm for extension alone.
Of course they would be, with prices like that.
Don't forget though that Spondulix ( appropriate username) built in, excuse the pun, plenty of leeway with his figures, 100% of leeway to be exact.
According to Perfect Property, (interesting read) dated March 2020 the average build cost ( NB. just build cost ) of a new house is € 968.40 per square metre for a 100sqm house which includes, foundation, roofing, interior and exterior doors, windows, insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, and electrical, plumbing and light fixtures.
I would realistically expect to pay a bit more per sqm. for a smaller extension though, but certainly nowhere near 4K per sqm., unless you are gold plating the walls.
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