Step By Step Loft Conversion
All projects vary but here I hope to give some idea of what a step by step loft conversion, carried out by a specialist loft conversion company, would entail. This check-list is discussed fully here and you may also like to consult our Loft Conversion Guide for more information. Typical Loft Conversion Process - Initial consultation
- Submission of written quote detailing all work to be carried out
- Preparation of plans based on clients requirements upon acceptance of quote
- Building Regulations Application is submitted to local authority
- Building regulations approval acquired, local authority and client notified of commencement date
- Exterior scaffolding erected around property
- Opening cut into the roof space for access which is then weather-proofed
- Interior work begins with removal / re-location of water tank
- Central heating upgraded
- Former loft access hatch sealed off and plastered over
- Steel plates and heavy duty steel beams installed into load bearing walls and secured
- New floor joists installed
- Window access or dormer built, installed, insulated and skimmed
- Loft windows upplied and fitted
- Form new timber framed walls and lay over with plasterboard
- First fix plumbing and electrical work completed
- Cut new loft access and install staircase
- Complete second fix electrical and plumbing work
- Plaster all walls
- Install mains operated smoke detectors
- Finish off and remove all waste, rubbish and materials from property
At this point the councils building control officers will make their final site inspections having made already made previous visits during the building work. Time frame to complete building work is usually around eight weeks. The above step by step loft conversion will be fairly typical of how a specialist builder would approach the task. For more info see the related pages below or complete the form at the bottom of the page for a free no obligation quote from tradesmen near you for your loft conversion project... Cost Of A Loft Conversion Find A Builder For A Step By Step Loft Conversion Converting Your Loft A DIY Loft Conversion Loft Conversion
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