Kitchen extension. Where do I begin ?

Pal

Is there a sticky somewhere or step by step process that will guide me through getting a kitchen extension done ?

I guess that an architect would be a good place to start but I don't know any.

Any help appreciated.

Carlow52

http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentandHousing/PlanningDevelopment/Planning/PlanningLeaflets/

Start with number 5, do u need planning and can you build what you want and still comply with the regs

archtech

Engage the services of a good architectural technologist/technician, architect or other qualified building professional. don't reply upon a building contractor for advice.

And decide on your budget.

Slig

A costly mistake most people make is that they assume that a small extension doesnt need to be designed on paper and they can just get a builder to throw it up.

A building contractor does not have to know the building regulations or planning regulations. Because of this many extensions are built with poor insulation levels to outdated standards, not compliant with many of the current building regulations and sometimes requiring an expensive retention planning application at the end.

However, even hiring an Architect can also be problematic, there are still practices out there that will charge a massive fee for a simple job or a small to medium fee and do a poor job. It is hard to see which ones are good or bad from the outset.

My advice (somewhat biased:D) would be to find an architectural professional that specilaises in extensions or residential developments and has been recomended by some one that you know that has undertaken a similar project before.

AckwelFoley

There are some very good archi guys here on boards.

Im getting my house done with them