Loft conversion of a bungalow

David W.E. Roberts · 2004-07-10T16:03:37+00:00

Hi,(1) How long is a piece of string :-)(2) Looking at possibly buying a bungalow and converting the loft.The joists are 2*4 on about 13" spacing ( standard for older style housesand bungalows) and so would not be up to current building regs.I assume from reading various threads over the years that the best way to gowould probably be to have steel beams inserted to provide the main loadbearing structure, and then joist and floor over the steel.[I am aware that there are other options also]I know neighbours who have been quoted abot £25k for a full loft conversionof a similar area on a two storey house.Does any one have a guide to how much the basic structural work (new loadbearing structure plus stairway) is likely to cost to give me an idea of howmuch I can save by DIYing the rest?Yeah, I know (see question re piece of string) but if someone has done asimilar job and has ball park figures it would give me a start before Ibegin involving architects, builders and the like.Even with the lost space due to new floor and extra insulation I reckon Ishould be able to fit in two bedrooms and a shower/toilet. This is withoputa dormer of any kind.All very tentative at the moment - weighing up potential and future costs inbuying a detached 2 bedroom bungalow compared to buying a 3 bedroom semi.TIADave R

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