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DIY Forum >> Building Questions >> Increasing the height of a planned new build house https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1507029133 Message started by buildynovice on Oct 3rd, 2017, 12:12pm |
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Title: Increasing the height of a planned new build house Post by buildynovice on Oct 3rd, 2017, 12:12pm I have permission for a new Chalet style house (bedrooms in the roof with Velux windows). I've been advised that if I lower the foundations by digging down, it will gain me more height in the roof and therefore more space upstairs. I've heard this from a number of sources, but am not sure (technically) how to go about this. I am aiming to complete as much of the work myself and would appreciate any advice regarding digging down to lower the foundations. |
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Title: Re: Increasing the height of a planned new build house Post by thescruff on Oct 3rd, 2017, 6:33pm I assume you mean lower the ground floor to below ground level. |
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Title: Re: Increasing the height of a planned new build house Post by woodsmith on Oct 4th, 2017, 11:19am If you are thinking of lowering the floor below ground level I would advise against it. It's very costly and can be problematic in the future. A good architect should be able to advise you how to get the most useable space from a loft room. |
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Title: Re: Increasing the height of a planned new build house Post by CWatters on Oct 7th, 2017, 11:05am You need to be aware that the building regulations require a level entry which usually means no stairs up/down to the front door. The proposal to lower the foundations/ground floor might work but a lot depends on the terrain. If it's sloping then partly digging into the slope can achieve what you want to do. As could lowering the whole site or a large part of it. Building a full basement would also get you more floor area but at considerable cost Another option would be to change from a hipped roof to a gable. Can you post a link to your plans? |
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