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I have put an offer on a small house, 2 up 2 down in Brighton. It needs a lot of work doing.

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.38 PM

I think it will need rewiring, central heating, possibly building a 2nd story room above an existing small extension, maybe replastering throughout and work on roof. Can anyone give me a (very rough) estimate? Is it possible to take a builder with me to quote once i've made an offer as i want to work out how much all this might cost before i spend money on the survey and commit to buy the house? thanks

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Anonymous user

Hi, an aprox cost of the above works are as follows, a re-wire for a 2up2down you would be looking at £1600, a new heating system in the region of £2000, plastering around £2000, and a new extension above an existing extension is hard, because the footings on the original extenstion may not be suitable for any more weight by adding a further room. I would certainly get a full quotation from a builder like ourselves so you know what your looking at. I hope this helps. Adam

Answered10 August 2011

Anonymous user

Theres to many equations in the building industry to quote on your basic details. I am sure you can find a builder to accompany you, and give you an estimate of the costs. If you wanted a detailed price, then he will probably charge you for his time etc, not knowing wether he gets the job or not.

Answered9 August 2011

Anonymous user

Shame iam not in Brighton or i would have come with you. Based on prices in my area you will be looking at around the 15k figure. Hope this helps

Answered9 August 2011

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Dereham

Best to take a builder with you,depends on "work on roof",but electrics,CH,plastering= £5/7k without roof

Answered9 August 2011