Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Aug 25, 2017 5:44 pm Hello, we need a fifth bedroom and we would like to utilise empty space above the garage to do this (we have a double story house). Has anyone done this? How much an extension like this cost? What are the challenges/things to consider? Thanks! Re: Adding a bedroom above garage 5Sep 05, 2017 10:29 am Hi, I uploaded the house plans https://imgur.com/a/yAKz1 Currently nothing above the garage. It's a standard project home Thanks!! Re: Adding a bedroom above garage 6Sep 06, 2017 10:46 am Gtaf345 Thanks for the Floor plans It appears to be a simple extension Do you have the original engineering drawings, if not you should be able to get a copy from your Council Building Department You will need to check your Garage Footings, Roof structure and floor joist I suggest you get the Drawings & Engineering sorted yourself and get 3 builders quotes It shouldnt be too pricey Budget around $20-25k Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Adding a bedroom above garage 7Sep 06, 2017 1:26 pm @StructuralBIMGuy Thanks so much for the estimate - it really helps to see if this is in the vicinity of being affordable. I wasn't sure before if this was under $50k project or more like around $100k. Thanks again! Re: Adding a bedroom above garage 8Sep 07, 2017 9:42 am Gtaf345 You're welcome, that was a quick e$timate, if you want it more accurate? Then have your reno 3D designed Modelled, 'Engineered and Data Quantified. Knockdown and rebuild upgrade costs The 3D Is great for visualizing, the data plugs into apps & google sheets, the costs estimates are accurate. In a nutshell builders & Contractors HATE IT...Clients, Battlers & Punters LOVE IT Please make your informed decisions based on Data & Proofs..goodluck Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only… 0 4716 Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 20619 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11763 |