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What
happens from now if I want a loft conversion?
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Call
us today to arrange a survey on 0800 542 0087
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We
shall provide a free no-obligation survey, then within 1 week
we shall send you a full specification, a fixed
quotation, a design of the proposed conversion, a schedule
of works which shows what parts shall be completed at what
times, a payment plan which states the required
stage payments throughout the conversion.
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If
your happy with the quotation we shall require a deposit to
secure your installation date, we then have our draughtsman
prepare your drawings for submission to the required Local
Authority together with the required structural calculations.
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Once
the drawings and calculations have been approved we can begin
the conversion. On commencement we supply you with a snagging
sheet where we urge you to check every part of the conversion
once complete. The final payment is then made once you are
completely satisfied AND you have
your certificate from the local authority.
Can
any loft be converted into usable living or leisure space?
Provided
there are no structural problems associated with the roof or
house itself, elite lofts can transform virtually
any loft area into useable living space like bedrooms, studies,
offices and bathrooms please see the information
centre for exact required heights to see if your loft can be
converted
How
long will the loft conversion work take?
The
time taken to complete a conversion is normally between 4 to 6
weeks depending on the requirements of the conversion.
Is
there a lot of mess and disruption to the rest of the house?
All
materials are lifted externally up into the roof space during
the conversion. Work is then carried out by entering the
conversion through the newly created windows rather than through
the house. We then open the ceiling aperture for the new
staircase from inside the loft – but make sure the first floor
area is sheeted up. We also construct a tarpaulin catch net
below the opening so that no mess or dust is created within the
house itself.
How
much will the loft conversion cost?
This
can only be assessed following a full and detailed survey of the
site. We will be pleased to arrange a visit and provide you with
a "no obligation, fixed-price" quotation. Please see
the contacts page for
more details
. The visit takes no longer than 1 hour and can be arranged at
your convenience. Again there is absolutely no obligation.
Do
I need to get planning permission and building regulations
approval?
You
do not normally need planning permission for a loft conversion
if the overall size of the house remains the same and the height
has not increased.
All
conversions still have to be built to comply with stringent
building standards, which are controlled and monitored by your
local authority. Our Architect will provide you with a full set
of plans for you to approve before any applications to your
Local Authority are made. We
will deal with all applications on your behalf. Taking care of
all the necessary paperwork is all included as part of our
service to save any worry for our customers whilst still keeping
you informed at every stage!
I
have a water tank in my loft?
Usually
any water tank's are moved to an agreed area within the loft
conversion so that they are not seen but are still accessible.
Depending on the requirements of the loft conversion the tanks
can be removed totally and the system is sometimes changed over
to a fully pressurised system or to a combination type boiler.
As each loft is very different we can advise on the best system
for each conversion at the time
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