Frequently Asked Questions

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1: What is a loft conversion?

2: Why are loft conversions such a good idea?

3: How much disruption will there be to the rest of the house?

4: How messy/dusty will the work be?

5: Will the loft room be as warm/cool as the rest of the property?

6: How long will the work take?

7: Will there be any problems with planning permission/neighbours?

8: What about fire escapes?

9: What type of smoke detectors will be fitted?

10: Will I need any special tools?

11: Will I need any specialist skills?

12: Could I have a bare brick finish or pine board finish in the loft?

13: Who will arrange my plans and planning permission?

14: Can I see a completed conversion?

15: Can all lofts be converted?

1: What is a loft conversion?

A loft conversion is the transformation of the existing roof or attic space into habitable living accommodation.

2: Why are loft conversions such a good idea?

You could be sitting under a hidden asset that has never seen the light of day. At the moment it may only be used as a general junk room or somewhere to store old boxes. Yet with the help of our professional expertise, your loft could be transformed into versatile living space adding value to your home.

3: How much disruption will there be to the rest of the house?

Some disruption may be experienced - depends on the chosen position for the staircase/stairwell cut-out. The stairwell is usually cut out midway through the project.

4: How messy/dusty will the work be?

Although some dust may be expected, with care it can be minimised and contained to specific areas. Careful positioning of dust sheets will minimise the mess.

5: Will the loft room be as warm/cool as the rest of the property?

As long as the insulation is to specification and correctly installed, the loft could be insulated better than some 1900 - 1930 properties.

6: How long will the work take?

This will usually take around 30 - 35 working days.

7: Will there be any problems with planning permission/neighbours?

For a room within the existing roof space only, planning permission is not required - but it would be polite to keep the neighbours informed.

8: What about means of escape in case of a fire?

An escape window will be fitted into the loft room to comply with current building regulations. Building Regulation Section B Appendix B.

9: What type of smoke detectors will be fitted?

Smoke detectors are compulsory when converting your loft into a living space, and a mains powered smoke alarm with battery back up should be fitted, interlinked to all levels of the property.

10: Will I need any special tools?

Some special tools will make the job easier and faster - you may already have some of these - some may be worth buying, borrowing or hiring just for the project.

11: Will I need any specialist skills?

Depends on your own skills and available friends!

12: Could I have a bare brick finish or pine board finish in the loft?

Bare brick finish will work only if the condition of the current brickwork is good, it can then be cleaned and sealed. Pine boards are also nice but will have to be tongue and groove and a minimum of 22mm thick, to conform to fire regulations.

13: Who will arrange my plans and planning permission?

Rest assured, we can put you in contact with local contacts.

14: Can I see a completed conversion?

Yes, we carry an extensive portfolio of completed conversions in photographic form.

15: Can all lofts be converted?

Not all lofts can be converted, in some cases it may be impractical or too expensive. This is particularly so on houses built in the 1960's or after.

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