Extending an old loft conversion

[Deleted member 281264]

Interested in opinions as to how difficult this should be

 

[noseall]

Interested in opinions as to how difficult this should be

I've yet to see a lofty that builder friendly let alone DIY friendly. There appears to be a lot of alteration to the remainder of the existing roof also. Your old roof will be unrecognisable.

Large time consuming complex job that will need a competent builder capable of much forward planning and organising. The potential for weather damage below is huge.

 

[Deleted member 281264]

I've yet to see a lofty that builder friendly let alone DIY friendly. There appears to be a lot of alteration to the remainder of the existing roof also. Your old roof will be unrecognisable.

Large time consuming complex job that will need a competent builder capable of much forward planning and organising. The potential for weather damage below is huge.

The job will be done while altering the roof for a double storey side extension which explains the new added space at the side

Also I did not really understand what you meant by 'I've yet to see a lofty that builder friendly let alone DIY friendly' sorry if I'm being thick

 

[noseall]

Also I did not really understand what you meant by 'I've yet to see a lofty that builder friendly let alone DIY friendly' sorry if I'm being thick

You asked a very ambiguous question which I tried to answer with a bit of context.
How difficult?
For who?

 

[jake7462]

How difficult for who?

It’s certainly not a diy job...

 

[Deleted member 281264]

Definitely not DIY, wouldn't dream of it other than after first fix. Was more looking for some opinion on how much of the existing structure can be used

 

[noseall]

Was more looking for some opinion on how much of the existing structure can be used

So why did you not just ask that in the first place.

Yes - it is a difficult job.

Yes - it will be weather affected, massively.

Existing structure used - as in roof components? Walls? Foundations (possible underpin)?

There are all sorts of things going on with your proposals, that if an inexperienced builder gets hold of the drawings, he could find himself in a pickle. Its uniqueness means that you will need an experienced builder managing that job.