Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Feb 04, 2014 12:15 pm We are considering adding a full 2nd storey extension within the ground floor footprint and so I was wondering for someone who has done something similar, what were the 3 top most expensive works undertaken? If you want to list more than 3, then please do Should we go forward with this idea it will be as an owner -builder, not that this will make any difference to the above. Re: What was the most expensive part of your house extension 2Feb 04, 2014 12:59 pm I would say for us we had to put in additional footings as the original footings were not designed for 2 storey. Steel and floor/roof trusses Windows as we decided to replace all windows Staircase because we splurged. Bathrooms as we added 2 Ducted a/c Council also required water tanks and fire fighting eqipment as our extension was considered significant and therefore put in the new build category. Re: What was the most expensive part of your house extension 3Feb 05, 2014 11:39 am Much appreciated, thanks Pellana. The house is solid (double) brick so we are hoping that the footings are strong enough. In any case we would look at getting light materials for upstairs i.e. Blueboard rendered. Would be interested to hear from others too The worst thing you can do is sign a building contract without a pre contract review. Over the years many people have come to me with disputes where they just signed… 0 8339 Thank you. That is really helpful. Once we get the place done and passed for OC we can upgrade in the future once we get back on our feet and not paying mortgage and rent. 4 5720 Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 8452 |