Loft extension for a low pitch roof?

[Calvados]

Hi,

Can anyone provide a ball-park figure converting a loft whch has a very low pitched roof?

It is so useless (1969 build) that I am guessing we would have to construct an entirely new roof (rather than play with what we have and build dormers etc.

It has a large(ish) footprint - 5 bed detached.

Any comments from your own experiences would be appreciated,

If it proves too expensive / too massive a project we may add an extension instead.

Secondly, whether we go for loft conversion or extension, can anyone recommend a good architect in the Bromley area with modern designs?

Regards, Cal

 

[Calvados]

Any takers? Must be plenty of members with this experience...
Tradesmen perhaps - just a rough idea would help at this stage.

Thanks,

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Get your post in the Building Regs and Planning section of the forum for starters.

If you are saying you need to replace the existing roof with a steeper one so it will end up higher then that will require planning permission and a new roof structure is gonna add say £15-20k so you're up to say £45K for your conversion + any fees. And that's being very kind! Prolly add another10 to that really.

Forget about architects find a good architectural technician instead.

 

[Calvados]

Thanks for your input.
Your assumption on steeper gradient is correct and I'm aware that PP will be required.