How much does a two-storey extension cost UK 2020?

The typical cost of building a two-storey extension starts at around £40,000, but this will increase if you are planning to use some of the space as a kitchen or bathroom. To start your budget, you should work on a square metre price of between £1,000 and £1,750.

Can you draw your own plans for an extension?

AS others have said, plans for planning permission only have to show what the building will look like (i.e any blocked up doorways or new windows etc) so you can draw these yourself. For building regulations, do that under a building notice, which does not require any drawings.

Do you need plans drawn up for an extension?

If you want to add an extension or convert an existing space, then you’ll need architectural drawings of your home as it stands today. These will need to be in what’s known as a CAD format, in order to be used during the design, planning, and building regulations stages.

How much does it cost to have plans drawn up for an extension UK?

Cost for architects to draw up planning drawings for planning applications starts from £3,000 for extensions and £4,000 for small scale conversions and from £5,000 for small scale new build schemes.

What is the cheapest way to build an extension?

Consider building an extension with a simple design Building a house with a rectangular or square footprint with a simple pitched roof is the best way to reduce the cost of an extension or to extend a house cheaply in the first place – without compromising on the build’s quality.

How much does a single story extension cost?

Single storey – A single storey extension in London will usually cost between £2,000 and £3,000 per sqm (£185 and £280 per square foot). £2,000 per sqm would represent cost-effective finishes and products.

How much does it cost for an architect to draw up plans for an extension?

Most architects will charge by a percentage of the total cost of the building works. This ranges between 5 – 12% on average. Architect fees for larger, more complex house extensions are usually charged at 10% of the final cost.

Is a small extension worth it?

Small house extensions can make a real difference to how you’re able to use your living space. Even if your budget is small, a well thought-through addition to your house can make a tiny dining area more usable or create extra space for a home office.

How much does it cost to draw an extension plan?

Hello me again! Just wondering what price I should be paying for plans to be drawn for my extension. It is single storey ~ 24ft x 10ft. All of these exclude (a) costs of planning permission (b) building regs (c) site inspections. So I can’t see why they are wildly different?

How to design a single storey extension plan?

We use the latest Cad software to design your single storey extension. We offer a cost effective design solution for Planning Permission and Building Regulation applications. Who needs expensive Architects Plans?

Where can I make an extension plan online?

Here at Extension Plans UK we are experts in planning drawings online and can create online extension plans for both single storey extension and double storey extension plans all at competitive prices.

How can I draw my own house extension?

If you want cheap planning permission drawings then the answer is drawing plans for an extension yourself. I was fortunate enough to have access to Autocad 2004 LT. You don’t really need very fancy software to produce a good quality scale drawing. Draftsight is now a free alternative now available that I would strongly recommend.