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Side return utility - conservatory roof/deck

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.07 PM

I have a mid terrace Victorian house that currently has a side return off the kitchen which I would like to convert to a utility room. At present it has a raised deck with three walls (dining room, kitchen, next door) with steps leading down to the courtyard. I'm hoping to box it in with a conservatory type roof and a glass door to access to the steps to garden - would it be possible to make a utility room on the raised decking? The decking itself is pretty rotten but the raised frame is in great condition. Would it be alright to convert to a regular floor? Thanks in advance!

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Anonymous user

Hi there you need to se the foundation how it is as you have already working on floor ideally be good to replace the floor it’s self as well even if is good condition that way you be sure you have done all the work on once and you don’t have to worry about for another 5/10 years at least if is been done on professional way and standard you can do with timber frame or supreme concrete lintel to have solid ground and nothing to worry about for good yes it will be expensive to spend something extra but will save you another extra charge on long run everything cheaper it’s cost expensive on long run good luck 👍

Answered19 February 2020

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Best Answer is terrible and makes no sense, first off a new utility room would need to be built to current building regs which means making sure proper drainage ,floor construction walls, roof, meets building regs to be able to class as a utility room or it’s a conservatory with a washer/dryer in it !

Answered27 February 2020

Anonymous user

Terrible idea

Answered20 February 2020

Anonymous user

You would need to strip all existing back, ensure it was adequately insulated, protected from weather, rising damp etc and structurally sound. It would be a much better idea to form New footings specified by an engineer, install an adequate sub - frame, potentially suspended steel on steel stilts from the new footings and then build from there. This will give longevity and continuity to your new space. Appropriate insulation and glass will insure the new space is isn’t too cold when complete.

Answered5 March 2020