Converting Kitchen into 2nd or 3rd bedroom?

Just wondering if anyone is doing/ has done this here? I have seen some people doing it overseas; in the U.K and U.S but not sure if it would be feasible here or not?

 

Yes we've done it and have seen others do it. The main cost is re-plumbing for the new kitchen location (easy enough on bearers and joists but more difficult & expensive on a slab).

 

Thank you? do you have an estimate of the plumbing cost? What about approvals e.g for apartments or have you mostly done houses?

 

You can virtually forget doing it to apartments (which have mostly concrete walls & floors). Quotes for houses will depend on many factors - accessibility under the floor (space to move), proximity to existing services to tap into etc.

 

Its not just the floors, but also the wall type. Is it single brick/double brick, does it have a cavity, etc. Basically what you're asking for is difficult without seeing the place and the proposed location.

Its like driving in Sydney, without traffic (say driving at 2am in the morning), you can get from point A to B in 5 minutes. Peak hour it could take you an hour.

Comes down to what obstructions there are for the plumber and electrician to overcome. Its not just plumbing that needs to be moved, you also need to factor in electricity for the oven (unless of course you use gas, at which point the plumber would do that too).

 

I've seen it done in an apartment before- check out this link- you can see both the before and afters of photos and floor plans. In this instance, it did add another bedroom but the new layout is a bit crap (IMHO)

https://www.realestate.com.au/property/unit-6-226-old-south-head-rd-bellevue-hill-nsw-2023

 

Why are concrete walls and floors a problem?

 

How are you going to get drainage cut in and sewer connections for the WC reinstated and hot & cold water pipes for the shower and vanity moved in an existing apartment??

 

Imagine trying to relocate the drainage and water supply pipes...