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Hmm interesting, ta - we don’t have specific needs / wants but just don’t want it to feel rubbish! I’m the same on not wanting black tiles around a cuboid box that seems to stick out of the roof, but beyond that I don’t have specific ideas - the roof space is pretty big and what will make it look good (or not) seems to be quality of how brickwork matches existing house and incorporates chimneys, how to fit the staircase in on the landing with high ceilings, and cladding of the dormer (assuming we get one).
This is even before I decide whether or not a rear extension would be better for enhancing living space, and we can probably only afford one at a time… however that is complicated as we will have a raised patio out the back (not more than 1m high, but don’t know what is under it and it seems to make hitting permitted development eaves heights tricky).
Any recommendations for architects so I can have a chat would be appreciated too - are you suggesting @Sheppz might be able to help (on normal commercial basis obviously)?
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before I decide whether or not a rear extension would be better for enhancing living space
That should be a very quick/easy thing to work out no?
Loft = bathroom and bedroom(s) or office
Extension = more living spaceYou either need the extra bed and bathroom or you don't.
For us the greater thing is what loft + extension costs Vs. moving.
hugo7
IMO all depends on taste and expectations.
A very good loft can cost around 90 inc fees, a bad one 45.
If there is something specific you want that is beyond the norm then an architect may be able to work that out for you. In my case I will not have the usual black tile cladding, plus I want to squeeze the most inches out and possibly have some sort of terrace/modular set up so will go the architect route, @Sheppz just needs to sign the paper work.
The way materials meet and line up really stresses me too so couldnt face spending X on a loft and have something not quite right when 1/8 of X would have got round that.
Architects also know where to get the right things (materials), and everyone has a level of shit they can put up with trades until they accept whatever is offered/suggested.