Fao The Builder - Or Anyone Else Who Can Give Reliable Information

[Bazile]

We are looking to build a 3M single storey extension across the full rear width of a standard semi detached house.

We have the following quote for the drawings and other associated costs

Do these costs seem reasonable ?

is there anything on there that we don't need ?

Would appreciate your thoughts


Further to our meeting last week we have pleasure in confirming our fee quotation for
providing architectural services base on the following brief: -
• Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension up to 3m deep to replace existing conservatory
As discussed, if the proposed is 3m or less then the work will be classed as permitted
development and a Lawful Development Certificate could be applied for if you wish.
Our fees in relation to the above are as follows: -
1. Measured survey of the existing ground floor area house including preparation of Existing
floor plans & elevations £150.00
2. Prepare Sketch design plans and elevations for discussion & client approval £250.00
3. Prepare and submit a Lawful Development Certificate Application Birmingham CC £included
(Excluding Application Fee of £128.00)
4. Working Drawings & Submission for Building Regulations Approval £250.00 (Excluding
Application Fees)
Total fees for the above = £650.00
(excluding local authority and structural engineers fees)


Please note the following additional fees and additional consultancy services which will also be payable

a. Ordnance Survey Location Plan Fee £25.00
b. Lawful Development application fee Payable to Birmingham CC £128.00
c. Building Regulations Plan Checking Fees Payable to Birmingham CC £150.00 inc vat
d. Building Regulations Inspection Fees Payable to Birmingham CC £390.00 inc vat
e. Structural Engineers Fees for steel beam design & calculations - Budget £150.00 TBC
Subject to Design
f. Any other specialist report or legal documentation that may become necessary or
specifically requested by the local authority or sewerage undertaker, i.e., CCTV drain
survey, Building Over Sewer Agreement or letter of consent from Severn Trent Water Ltd.
NOT INCLUDED. If the property was constructed prior to 11th October 1937 the existing
underground drainage may be classed as Public and if the proposals are to build over or
within 3m of a public drain then an application has to be made to Severn Trent. At this
time the cost is £169.50 + CCTV inspection of the affected drain if required3

[AuntPollyGrey]

// Are you saying , don't make ANY payments to the builder until the whole job is completed ?//

Not neccesarily saying that, just do as The Builder has suggested.

[The Builder]

For me, Baz, I would say

1. Demolition (if any)
2. Foundations up to dampcourse level
3. Walls up to plate (top of wall where the roof will be sat on)
4. Roof structure.
5. Internals (electrics first fix, plumbing first fix, plastering
6. Roof covering & external rendering
7. Kitchen
8. Shower room; WC; laundry
9. Decorating; external drainage

You've put me on the spot here, Baz. This is a very rough idea. I really would need to see the drawings and maybe some sort of specifications.
Some builders may well want this broken down into smaller stages. It really does depend on the size and proposed cost of the job.
Should give you something to think about though.

Some fellas would need stages of say, £2000 at a time. Some might do with £5000 stages. Plenty of scope for agreement though.

[Bazile]

That's very helpful - thanks

What do you mean by 'first fix ' ?

[Mamyalynne]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_fix_and_second_fix