Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension. 3Sep 27, 2019 10:23 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension. 7Jun 12, 2020 8:53 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension. 9Jun 13, 2020 7:46 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension. 12Jun 23, 2020 1:35 pm Yes HOCVIEN-AWE we're still somewhat considering staying under current roofline, would just mean we'd have to adjust our time frame down at this address as we'd grow out of it in a few years time. Another design someone suggested is added below. It involves moving our current bathroom in between the two bedrooms utilising the robe space to create a 1.8m x 2.6m bathroom. We'd then turn the current bathroom, toilet and laundry into a 2.7 x 3m nursery room with robes between the two rooms. Our current main bedroom would become a 3 x 3.6m bedroom with study nook and we could potentially utilize garage space for the robes or just have a stand alone wardrobe. So we'd have two 3 x 3.6 m bedrooms and a 2.7 x 3m bedroom and wouldn't have to touch the kitchen and living areas which is where we spend most of our time when at home (We also have a great outlook and light filled living and kitchen which is why we weren't two keen on that original idea of converting the area into bedrooms.) We've had a few builders come by this last week and the prices seem to vary for an extension but I'm guessing in the ball park of high 200's if I averaged out their rough estimates. If we stayed under roofline we'd spend a fraction of that and I think my dad and I could do the majority of the work minus plumbing/Electrical. I'd also imagine we'd need far less involvement with council and planning. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Adding a 3rd Bedroom. Small extension. 13Jul 16, 2020 9:51 am Well it looks like we're going to keep it under the current roof line in terms of adding a 3rd bedroom. After meeting with a few more builders over the last few weeks we've decided that the cost v benefits just don't add up in regards to adding a second level. I think the current covid situation and the uncertainty helped us make the decision. I've started contacting a few draftsman in the area to get a floor plan change drawn up similar to what I have attached in the post above. I've spoken to a few mates who have done similar renovations who have suggested getting the job done without getting permits etc but I think its best to do it all above board. We're basically just gonna add a new bathroom (1.8 x 2.6m) to the residence utilizing a portion of the main bedroom and the wardrobe space between the two current bedrooms. We'll then take the wall down between the laundry and bathroom, pull up the tiles etc and create a 3rd bedroom (3 x 2.7m) in that space. I feel like this i probably the most cost effective way of adding a 3rd bedroom and will get us another 2-3 years in the place with better re-sale value/rent value depending on our next move. My only worry is the rule about having to have a qualified builder for any job over 16k in value. My dad (Carpenter) and I want to do the job ourselves to save on labour etc (Obviously excluding plumbing and electrical). Who decides what a job is going to cost? Any rough estimates on what something like what we are planning would cost? To convert the bathroom into a bedroom, would we be needing a building inspector or someone from council to tick it off as a bedroom? Thanks 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 4871 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10649 Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different window designs for a master bedroom. Our bedroom is north facing and the bed will… 0 4644 |