Hi everyone... Im a fairly confident DIYer but this is my first posting, so please be gentle with me!!
Im wanting to extend my kitchen internally as it is very small. When I say internally I mean by moving the kitchen door further down my hallway and removing a pantry door to knock the two rooms into one. Unfortunately the two doors are below the staircase and so the whole thing will need a supporting lintel putting in.
Having consulted a few builders I have received conflicting advice. Some say they can do the job, no problems, another said I need to apply for building reg's and another (who was a FMB member) said I need to contract an architect and apply for planning permission!
I am completely confused about the whole thing now and would appreciate any advice on what I should do next.
Many thanks in advance
Im wanting to extend my kitchen internally as it is very small. When I say internally I mean by moving the kitchen door further down my hallway and removing a pantry door to knock the two rooms into one. Unfortunately the two doors are below the staircase and so the whole thing will need a supporting lintel putting in.
Having consulted a few builders I have received conflicting advice. Some say they can do the job, no problems, another said I need to apply for building reg's and another (who was a FMB member) said I need to contract an architect and apply for planning permission!
I am completely confused about the whole thing now and would appreciate any advice on what I should do next.
Many thanks in advance
