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How can extension quote be so different

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.56 PM

I am so depressed. We just received the quote from an architect in London to build a side return extension to our victorian house. We have been quoted £100k (inc. VAT + fees). The kitchen + appliances would only represent £10k of the total. The extension is 5m by 1.5m - so we're talking 7.5m2 for £100k. Can you please try to explain in simple words how can a 7.5m2 extension cost that much, when the area to incorporate is flat and already covered in concrete - and the kitchen elements would stay on the same side they're on currently (hence limited plumbing disruption) beside the construction of a cloackroom....

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

hi Natalia send me your plans and i'll quote you. come down to london and save you a fortune. i can build a detached house for that jon kent
Answered11 October 2012
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A&J Surveyors Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Newent
Natalie The best thing to do is not to trust any builder/contractor. Get a knowledgeable Project Manager /Surveyor to write a fully itemised schedule of works from foundations upwards leaving absolutely nothing off the schedule. Ensure that all the works are fully specified and any materials you want are stated (for instance on finishes if you want Farrow and Ball state this. If you write a schedule which states or similar then you end up with the cheapest products to maximise ‘contractors’ profits. On the schedule ask what the day rates per trade would be for items that may be unforeseen. Once you have a full breakdown of all the works then put this out to a number of interested parties on a tender basis and then they know they are in competition and not just providing a quote that can be heavily inflated but competitive. Hope this helps... Andrew
Answered13 October 2012
2

Roc builders

Rating: 5 out of 5
Harlow
The quote you have been given is obscene.You need to get other quotes before you get too depressed:)
Answered11 October 2012
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The london Loft and Kitchen Company

Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Wimbledon, London
I've been doing kitchen extensions in Fulham and notting hill for 6 years and the only one that came to 100k had a 48k+ kitchen in it. You need a full spec listing everything down to how many lights and sockets. every item hss a value, If its not in its easily noted as a extra. If its not done that line item is removed. Simple
Answered17 October 2012
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