06 February 2009

A builder's quotation

We’ve been having a hard look at resolving our space problem in our house. Do we put on an extension of some kind or sell the place and buy another house?

Surprisingly, despite contacting a few building companies to come and give us a quote only one has fronted. I thought we were in a recession and assumed builders would be falling over themselves to get our business. Anyway, this one company had a look at our sketch plan, called around to check the place out, and provided a quote. The quote was more than double what we had expected. A few days later we revised our sketch plan with a view to simplicity and a single room. Now the quote was only double what we hoped to pay. I’ll have to check to see if I can get a bigger home loan.

The idea of selling this place and buying another is looking distinctively attractive. Though, S isn’t so sure of selling and buying.

No comments: