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Yeah - I was counting on at least 55k, probably 65 - but not a penny more. Got other stuff to do.
I was initially contemplating a garden studio, but that's going to be too much faff for what would be relatively little use and would create a mostly unused spare bedroom. Instead I'm planning to optimise storage throughout the entire house.
So, in addition to the loft there would be a massive built-in wardrobe in one room and a huge cupboard in another, plus some shelving in a few different places. Also a refit of the existing bathroom, removal of a fireplace and decorating upstairs rooms.
Need to get all that in a budget of 80. Will let you know how I get on. I'm starting with the builder who did our downstairs renovation last year who we were very happy with.
J0nathan-
Yeah you should get plenty for that. Our architects did a loft recently and it was around 90k but they openly told me they were not the cheapest because they are quite OCD (basically took half the house down to make sure the loft was perfect) and said they found people who could do very similar for half the price (not the best salesmen).
Built in storage is a game changer IMO, I'm almost more excited about the storage space cutting my bathroom in half is going to create than the bathroom itself (that's the Sauna area which will be converted once the loft is done).
One thing I really want from a loft is a balcony too, not a Juliet one with a big sheet of glass like a weatherspoons pub but a legit balcony, set back, so I can have a coffee/wine watching the sun rise/fall. I think setting it back will prevent issues of over looking and/or having it out the front where we overlook no one... over to you @Sheppz ;-D
chrisbmx116
Internet is always wrong, don't trust it.
My neighbour got a pretty standard one done and it cost 55 I think, but it was a shit show as there was no overall design or project manager so the trades didn't give a shit and worked in isolation resulting in thresholds that don't match up (slight step up into one of the rooms), messy as hell external pipe runs and flashing that looks over sized and unfinished.
You could prob get something acceptable for a shade over that but make sure everything is coordinated.
I'm planning on doing the same soonish so interested in how your experience pans out!