Interior2Exterior LTD.
North somerset based loft conversion building company
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Loft conversions
Don't want to leave your home but need more space
Contact Mike for a free loft conversion quote
from drawings to build.
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Finding it difficult to sell your house ? Converting a loft into living space, storage area or a bedroom is an ideal and reasonably low cost way to increase the living area of your house by turning your unused attic into a much needed extra room. You won't loose out when the housing market picks up. Loft conversions are a guaranteed way of increasing the value of your house. With the current low interest rates, banks willingness to lend for home improvements like loft conversions, why not ask us for a free builders quote to convert your loft area into a extra space.
Nationwide reported that a Loft Conversion could improve the value of a property by up to 26% and in many cases is more cost effective than moving your family to a new home.
We offer a free, fully detailed all inclusive builders quote within 7 days that will answer all of your questions about having a loft converted. Our loft space builder has answered some of the more usual Questions below.
All work is carried out by local builders and carpenters and current savings on timber and other building materials are passed on. We are not a so called nationwide loft conversion company. We are based in Weston super mare and use local builders merchants and local labour.
Your loft conversion Questions
How long does a loft conversion take to build? The building work and carpentry would normally be complete in 5 - 8 weeks .We will give you a time scale with a quote. Fitting a Dormer window which can provide useful extra space, add light and outlook to a room and in smaller lofts provide the necessary headroom as you climb the stairs into the loft will add time to the conversion.
Is my loft big enough?To comply with Building Regulations, the loft has to be a minimum of 2.3m or 7'6" at its highest point. We make the most of even the smallest loft conversion using dormer windows and sensible staircase positioning.
Converting "W" shaped trussed rafter roof systems. To overcome the problems of lack of space and utilising loft space in modern homes which have a trussed rafter roof design. (Most modern houses are built using the "W" shaped trussed rafter roof system). We can remove the trussed rafters and replace them with horizontal metal beams at floor level. This loft conversion method creats more practical living space and meets Building regulations.
Planning permission? Is only required if you wish to put a dormer window on the front of your house and your house is within 26 meters of the road, or if the house has been substantially extended in the past. Please see more planning permission information specific to your loft extension below
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Building Regulations Approval ? We deal with Building Control for you,the cost is usually about £400, and will be included in your quote.
Water tank and a chimney in my loft, We can arrange for a plumber to reposition any plumbing to maximise usable space in the loft. Chimney stacks usually have to remain in position.
How much will a loft conversion cost?
The cost of a loft conversion compares favourably with other forms of home extension. A basic loft conversion can cost from £10,000 to around £20,000.according to the size and design of the loft conversion project. A bedroom with en suite bathroom as well as a dormer window could raise the cost of the loft conversion to around £30,000.
The cost of a loft conversion can also depend on the conversion company you decide to use. A local builder would have less travel overheads and will pass these savings on.
Planning permission is not normally required. However, permission is required where you extend or alter the roof space and it exceeds specified limits and conditions.
Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion for your home is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:
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A volume allowance of 40 cubic metres for terraced houses
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A volume allowance of 50 cubic metres for detached and semi-detached houses.
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No extension beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway.
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No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof.
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Materials to be similar in appearance to the existing house.
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No verandas, balconies or raised platforms.
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Side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor.
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Roof extensions, apart from hip to gable ones, to be set back, as far as practicable, at least 20cm from the eaves.
We will run through wether you will need planning permission for your loft extension with you.
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Building regulations
Building regulations approval is required to convert a loft or attic into a liveable space.
You will need to gain building regulation approval for your conversion, probably need the services of an architect and certainly have to comply with fire regulations at every point in the construction of your loft conversion.
We can arrange all of this for you and keep you informed at every stage.
As we have said above you may not require planning permission, provided the loft conversion is the first extension and does not exceed 40 cubic metres on a terraced property and 50 cubic metres on others and your house is not in a Conservation Area or at the junction of two public highways.
Loft extension furniture and roof access hatches
You may already have a loft extension and want better access or better stairs to the loft for storage or to a flat roof to sunbathe we also supply and fit roof hatches, loft ladders and loft furniture.
We can source, supply and fit loft hatches and access or loft ladders, tubular skylights, door canopies, solar door lights, and even roof hatches for easy and safe access to your flat roof.
We will check out the dimensions for you and inform you of the choices and prices of the various loft hatches and access ladders, loft ladders, tubular skylights, door canopies, solar door lights, and roof hatches available.
We also fit loft floorboards and loft insulation.
If you plan to make your loft into any kind of living accommodation you must first get building regulation approval.
Velux roof windows
We also supply and fit Velux Windows and other loft windows
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