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Take a look at how we put together a L-shape dormer on this typical mid terrace Victorian property. Interest came from the TV company who wanted to film the project and go through the process with our customer.Read More

Contents Toggle DrawingsDepositContract You will probably have a start date in mind for you conversion, let us know and we will work towards this date. With most people it’s normally as soon as possible, this won’t be a problem as we don’t normally have a waiting list. Drawings If you are keen to get moving...Read More

To get the project completed we have various skilled teams available, such as decorators, tilers, wardrobe design and fitting services, and a popular kitchen design and fitting service Of course you are welcome to make your own arrangements if that’s would you’d prefer, but we are also very happy to arrange to take the job...Read More

Uncertainty in the housing market means it might be better to sit tight and invest in what you’ve got. A few years ago it might have seemed easier just to move to a bigger place, but uncertainty in the housing market means that it seems safer to sit it out and see what happens. But...Read More

Your plans and structural calculations will be submitted to building control approved inspectors. They will check and approve the plans in 2 days and send out correspondence to you, keeping you updated with the process. They will also send you an invoice for their work, as this is not included in our price. Once the...Read More

Neighbours cannot stop you doing the conversion but can make you pay for their own surveyor. The party wall is owned by all those whose property is connected to it. Because you are planning to do a loft conversion, you have to inform the neighbour, who has a total time limit of eight weeks to...Read More

Contents Toggle What guarantee shows more confidence than a 10-year guarantee across all our projects?A Guarantee You Can Rely OnBuilding Control and Industry StandardsFully Insured for Your Protection What guarantee shows more confidence than a 10-year guarantee across all our projects? We understand that having a loft conversion or extension is a significant project for...Read More

We have our own architect design team, which is this built into the price and service, this make things easier for you as the team have a great deal of experience and will be able to expertly guide you and design of the project and what is possible, plus we know all the rules and...Read More

If you live in a conservation area, you might find that the council won’t let you have a large rear dormer. However, they may approve a mansard roof or a combination of Velux roof windows with smaller dormers. In this case, we’ll need to submit detailed drawings for approval. It’s essential to work with a...Read More

If you would like to see one of our previous conversions so that you can see what we can achieve this is always possible and we actually recommend it as it is a great way to get to know us and also to see how we got on with a previous customer. Also you will...Read More

It's usually a good idea to have a starting date in mind that we can work towards and, because we don't have a waiting list as such, we will usually be able to accommodate you. Here's how it goes.Read More

We don’t have a long waiting list normally, so if you want to get going quickly this won’t be a problem! We find that each conversion will have a natural lead in and set up time, for the drawings and structural calculations to be completed along with possible planning permission and party wall agreements. As...Read More