Really need some advice though not sure if this is the correct section of the forum to post in.
We want to reconfigure the layout of our house. The house is semi detached and on the side of a steep hill. We want to convert half of the existing basement area into a large living room This will require some structural works including the removal of load bearing walls, the installation of the required steel beams etc. plus the levelling of the floors, installation of bi-fold doors and a new staircase. There are some areas of penetrating damp which will need attention but nothing major.
How do I find out what the likely cost will be? I don't want to pay for expensive plans etc. to then discover the build cost is way more than I can afford. I have never needed to engage builders before other than for a rewire and new windows and don't know anyone who has had this kind of work carried out.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
We want to reconfigure the layout of our house. The house is semi detached and on the side of a steep hill. We want to convert half of the existing basement area into a large living room This will require some structural works including the removal of load bearing walls, the installation of the required steel beams etc. plus the levelling of the floors, installation of bi-fold doors and a new staircase. There are some areas of penetrating damp which will need attention but nothing major.
How do I find out what the likely cost will be? I don't want to pay for expensive plans etc. to then discover the build cost is way more than I can afford. I have never needed to engage builders before other than for a rewire and new windows and don't know anyone who has had this kind of work carried out.
Thanks for any help you can offer.