I would like either an extension or a conservatory, it would only be small, about 3 metres x 2 metres and would only need building up on the front and to one side as it will fit into a corner created by two existing buildings i am on a budget so which option would be cheaper and a ball parl price would be nice
2006-10-08 23:26:04 · 9 answers · asked by sister 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
conservatory - they're mostly pre-made wheras your extension would be a one-off
2006-10-08 23:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by Trin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
building woudl be cheaper, although the existng walls would have to be suitable for building regs.
About £5K for a minor 2-wall extension. About £10K for a conservatory.
Don't know why people are saying conservatory would be cheaper. If you compare like-for-like . .i.e. a room you can use all year,then I think a small extension would be cheaper. If you want a lean-to greenhouse type conservatory, then sure, that'll be cheaper. But not a real one that'll last.
The extension would be subject to planning and building regs, so you need to add if £600 for that process. ( architect/fees)
The further south east you get, the less the difference between costs.
Obviously the simple answer is to get quotes. But to do that you might need a drawing for builders to quote sensibly. If there is no drawing and you want a ball-park figure, they will put contingency into the price.
2006-10-08 23:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget if you buy a conservatory you will need a base and someone to erect it.
Usually better to get one company to supply and fit. That way they will be the only company responsible for warranty work.
A builder would blame the supplier and the supplier would blame the builder if there was leak or worse.
I don't think Yahoo answers will supply a outright answer. You need to get quotes.
If you are on a real budget then look here.
http://www.norfolk-greenhouses.co.uk/shop/shop.php?category=Conservatories
2006-10-08 23:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A conservatory would be much cheaper,and in the summer its great to sit in , also keeps the house nice and hot.
2006-10-08 23:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by MISSY G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously a conservatory is cheaper as it is lighter. Building regulations are usually easy to obtain.
One word of advice, get underfloor heating in your conservarory, I am a heating engineer, and it amazes me the number of people who want heat in their conservatories AFTER they are built.
For some reason builders dont even suggest it.
I saw one installed, including underfloor heating for £ 7000
Make sure that it is double glazed..
Make sure it has electrical sockets.
2006-10-08 23:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An extension puts value on your house.
Conservatory is to hot to sit in summer to cold in winter
Ask good local builder for estimates this will cost you nothing.
2006-10-08 23:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost certainly the conservatory.
You don't say where you are located but in the UK it is generally easier to get planning permission for a connservatory than an extension (depends on precise details though).
2006-10-08 23:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by Jona 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im a builder in england. conservatory would be cheapest option.
2006-10-08 23:34:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are looking at one that small, try argos. Sounds stupid, but they have them that size for about £1500.
2006-10-08 23:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Emma W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋