You need to speak with another pro by the sound of it. Lots of 'huffing and puffing' means he doesn't want the job. Someone that does is likely to be more enthusiastic. Yes there will be a few things to overcome, but thats the nature of house renovating. Good tradespeople will be invaluable. and a clever SE can sort lots of issues .

Hi Lauren,

What you want to achieve is definitely doable, it's the kind of thing that I design for my clients all the time. What you currently have doesn't meet building control regulations, so it is likely to be very cold in the winter and possibly overheat in the summer. I definitely recommend that you do something to replace it. It may be that a structural solution and some diversion of plumbing is necessary, but there will be solutions to that - shouldn't be such a big deal!

You'll need as a minimum a sketch plan and a structural engineers design/calcs to be able to get a decent builder to quote for you.

I can help you with the sketch design and put you in touch with good structural engineers for the calcs. For the sketch design you can find out more and book my Big Picture Plan here (next available date is May 9th): https://www.i-architect.co.uk/bpp.html

If you'd like to book a 20 minute fitting call to check the Big Picture Plan is right for you before you book then you can do that here (I don't do any high pressured sales - you ask me a few questions and I'll ask you a few questions, then you can take your time to think about it): https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/60533ef90797bb65a5027955

Best wishes with your home redesign!

Jane

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Hi Jane
Thanks for your interest and response.
We are now in discussions with a local structural engineer and hoping to take this forward with him thereafter.
Thanks again
Lauren