Second Storey Conversions
Aug 17th 2006, 1:43 pm
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Second Storey Conversions
Hi
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Aug 17th 2006, 2:30 pm
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
Originally Posted by Craig822
Hi
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Aug 18th 2006, 5:17 am
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
Originally Posted by Amazulu
The house I bought was originally a single storey & the owners added a 2nd level & cathederal ceiling about 15 years ago. Our neighbours say it was a hell of a job & cost the owners a fortune. They did a good job though. They used Jarrah for the roof beams & windows & sliding doors. I reckon if you can afford it, go for it. You will add a lot of value.
Thanks for the reply. May have a look into it, the area we have bought in is really nice but well established so no land for sale in the immediate vicinity. I think it will be worth looking into at least.
Thanks again
Aug 18th 2006, 7:37 am
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
Originally Posted by Craig822
Hi
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Hi
We had an extention put on the back of our house about 2 years ago, basically we turned one of the childrens bedrooms into a playroom and added an extra room on the back of the house which is now another bedroom.
This cost $35K, we asked this builder and several others how much it would cost to put the bedroom on top, ie have a second storey - put our bedroom up there etc etc, Average price was $150K
HTH
K
Aug 18th 2006, 9:18 am
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
Originally Posted by Craig822
Hi
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
Just wondered if anyone had had a 2nd storey conversion done on a house. We're quite worried about the rocketing price of land in the Perth area and were beginning to wonder if we can afford any decent land at all. We already have a 4 x 2 and I was just wondering if it was worth doing a conversion and how much it costs as opposed to a new build?
I remember looking at a couple when we bought our house and have to say one in particular was really quite shoddy - damp was coming through in the ceiling on the ground floor.
Grateful for any info
It will be more than likely that you will need to get council approval to put an upper level on. It may depend on whether the council's area zoning plan allows it to happen. Check with them before you do it or they may force you to demolish it.
Aug 18th 2006, 11:02 am
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
Chief wants one.
Could be a bloody minefield and I'm not looking forward to it. Might be better off getting rid of the pool and going back another 10m.
The view would be good though.
Could be a bloody minefield and I'm not looking forward to it. Might be better off getting rid of the pool and going back another 10m.
The view would be good though.
Aug 23rd 2006, 12:16 pm
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
Food for thought there guys - thanks.
Kimi - the extension is an idea worth considering, we do have room at either side, probably about 4m at a guess.
Thanks again
Kimi - the extension is an idea worth considering, we do have room at either side, probably about 4m at a guess.
Thanks again
Aug 23rd 2006, 12:34 pm
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Re: Second Storey Conversions
It's something we're seriously thinking about but have no idea how to go about it, do we find out if the slab is strong enough to hold another floor first, or check with the council or find a builder interested................... 
