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Single storey extension to 2 storey house

  • 23-11-2016 9:17pm
    #1
    Fleawuss
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    Just looking for opinions really. I live in a 2 storey house but I anticipate that I won't be able to get upstairs easily inside 10 years due to declining health. I have worries about extensions that they never really work: cracks, dampness, leaks etc. I have a back garden that could take a small extension which could have a shower room/ toilet and a bedroom. Any opinions on extension idea or other solutions?


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  • #2
    bottlebrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,208 ✭✭✭bottlebrush


    Fleawuss wrote: »
    Just looking for opinions really. I live in a 2 storey house but I anticipate that I won't be able to get upstairs easily inside 10 years due to declining health. I have worries about extensions that they never really work: cracks, dampness, leaks etc. I have a back garden that could take a small extension which could have a shower room/ toilet and a bedroom. Any opinions on extension idea or other solutions?

    if getting upstairs will be an issue would you consider a stair lift?


  • #3
    Fleawuss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,681 ✭✭✭Fleawuss


    bottlebrush wrote: »
    if getting upstairs will be an issue would you consider a stair lift?

    I have looked at them but the stairs is narrow and steep. It is an option though.


  • #4
    tradesman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 390 ✭✭tradesman


    why not consider an internal 2 person lift? Could be expensive but worth it


  • #5
    antiskeptic
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    Fleawuss wrote: »
    Just looking for opinions really. I live in a 2 storey house but I anticipate that I won't be able to get upstairs easily inside 10 years due to declining health. I have worries about extensions that they never really work: cracks, dampness, leaks etc. I have a back garden that could take a small extension which could have a shower room/ toilet and a bedroom. Any opinions on extension idea or other solutions?

    It strikes me that you don't need an extension for space - merely for access. An extension is an expensive solution to the problem.

    I'd be looking at the possibility of remodelling the stairwell such as to permit a stair lift to be installed. Far, far cheaper/less trouble than an extension


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