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Underpinning a single-storey cottage.

Torontoboy45 · 2015-11-04 13:06:08

This is a renovation project yet to begin. The property is in excess of 200yrs old and has no traditional foundations - or so I'm told. It shows no sign of subsidence, but before I commit a shed load of cash on the place - including the cost of a small extension - I figure a structural survey needs carrying out. So the…

04-11-2015 1:06pm

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Torontoboy45

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This is a renovation project yet to begin.

The property is in excess of 200yrs old and has no traditional foundations - or so I'm told.
It shows no sign of subsidence, but before I commit a shed load of cash on the place - including the cost of a small extension - I figure a structural survey needs carrying out.

So the question is: if underpinning is needed what ball-park figure per metre should I be looking at? If the cost is excessive I might as well consider demolition and building a bungalow on site. This isn't something I want to do as I like the the idea of living in a traditional cottage.

By now, it should be obvious to ye all that I'm no builder.

Any help gratefully received.

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