Homebuilding & Renovating

Small but spacious

OWNERS Sophie Griffiths and Sarah Howell

LOCATION Reigate, Surrey

HOUSE TYPE End-of-terrace Victorian cottage

HOUSE SIZE 100m ²

BUILD ROUTE Main contractor

CONSTRUCTION Brick and block cavity construction for the side/rear extensions and timber frame dormer

BUILD TIME Loft conversion: two months; Side/rear extensions: four months

LAND/HOUSE COST £375,000 in 2018

BUILD COST Loft conversion: £50,000; side/rear extensions: £150,000

CURRENT VALUE £650,000

COST BREAKDOWN £3,600/m ² for extension and £2,400/m ² for refurbishment

As an architect by trade, Sophie Griffiths has spent years advising her clients on ways to make

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