Extension

P&S · 29 Oct 20, 02:48 PM

Hi All,

Asking for a friend, how far along should a single storey extension be at week 10? Foundations had to go very deep so that took some extra time with a digger. It is roughly 1.5m wide, 2.4 high and approx 10m long.

Anyone got a rough idea?

Mr Tom Morrow · 29 Oct 20, 03:17 PM

Sue. To be honest there are so many variables that nobody can really say

Weather, getting the footings signed off, other ongoing work, material availability, concrete drying time, steel availability etc etc

I am hearing rebar is a big problem at the moment so that can hold up the concrete pour.

For that size and if all went well and 3 Guys were on it then it could be fully up and watertight if they pushed hard.

P&S · 29 Oct 20, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the reply, most of the brickwork is done but no roof. My poor friend is really anxious as the builder misses loads of days without explanation and works very short days when he is there.

Blue nose · 29 Oct 20, 03:54 PM

My extension was 4m x 5m and took less than 4 weeks. Started mid September and finished mid October a couple of years ago.

Same builder is doing a neighbours currently and predicted 4-6 weeks to allow for weather delays.

I think they need to have a clear conversation about timescales. Assume they've not paid out too much yet.

tspill · 29 Oct 20, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by P&S

Hi All,

Asking for a friend, how far along should a single storey extension be at week 10? Foundations had to go very deep so that took some extra time with a digger. It is roughly 1.5m wide, 2.4 high and approx 10m long.

Anyone got a rough idea?

What plan was agreed in the contract?
This is the only way you can measure whether it is within an acceptable timeline or not.

My foundations were in in three weeks. But there was a lot of demolishing and clearing to do to get access. And our extension was 18m x 5m extension plus 11m x 4m double garage.
Basically once there was access - marking and digging took one day. Concrete poured the next. Footings up to damp proof level three days later (inc. drains). Subfloors in 4 days later. And around 2 and a half weeks to get the walls and steel done.

P&S · 29 Oct 20, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by tspill

What plan was agreed in the contract?
This is the only way you can measure whether it is within an acceptable timeline or not.

My foundations were in in three weeks. But there was a lot of demolishing and clearing to do to get access. And our extension was 18m x 5m extension plus 11m x 4m double garage.
Basically once there was access - marking and digging took one day. Concrete poured the next. Footings up to damp proof level three days later (inc. drains). Subfloors in 4 days later. And around 2 and a half weeks to get the walls and steel done.

She has said the builder said 8/9 weeks and that includes new windows all round and a new kitchen in.

Blue nose · 29 Oct 20, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by P&S

She has said the builder said 8/9 weeks and that includes new windows all round and a new kitchen in.

So already weeks behind.

Needs to have a chat. At this rate it won't be done by Christmas

tspill · 29 Oct 20, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by P&S

She has said the builder said 8/9 weeks and that includes new windows all round and a new kitchen in.

TBH., it it isnt in a contract, it doesnt mean much. If it is in the contract, then they have a case to take to the builder. If there is no contract, then it is difficult to discuss any issue with the builder.

RM2016 · 29 Oct 20, 05:14 PM

If it was agreed that it would take 8/9 weeks a serous chat needs to be had and quickly. The schedule should have included additional time for days missed due to weather and holidays/ time off for anything else.

P&S · 29 Oct 20, 05:28 PM

Thanks everyone I walk past her house each day so I'm going to pass the advice given to her, just horrible seeing her getting so anxious about it.

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	29 Oct 20, 03:54 PM Blue nose Imagineer
Blue nose Imagineer Join Date: Mar 16	My extension was 4m x 5m and took less than 4 weeks. Started mid September and finished mid October a couple of years ago. Same builder is doing a neighbours currently and predicted 4-6 weeks to allow for weather delays. I think they need to have a clear conversation about timescales. Assume they've not paid out too much yet.