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  #1 Robin Berger on 10 Mar 12

   

  This guide has been produced to provide useful specifics of how the actual Building Regulations will have an effect on your attic conversion project.
  
  Suitability
  Not all lofts are suited to london loft conversions and as a very first step it really is wise to go into your own loft and carry out a short survey prior to getting too much into the design of constructing your project. When doing your survey, check:
  1. That there is certainly enough height within your loft to stand comfortably, considering that your floor may very well be around 200mm higher than your existing ceiling joists.
  2. That the actual loft area is big enough to provide a useable area.
  3. That there aren't any chimneys or even services passing inside the loft space that could need transferring.
  4. That your current roof features felt under the particular tiles or perhaps is totally weathertight.
  
  If the answer to many of these questions will be 'Yes' your loft is probably suitable to be converted.
  
  What To Do Next
  can be complex projects and if you aren't skilled in construction you need to seek some professional assistance. There are many ways of obtaining this particular service including:
  1. Appointing a qualified architect or perhaps building surveyor. They can prepare drawings and models for your proposal, and obtain the required Approvals.
  
  2. Appointing an experienced professional loft conversion company. These companies give you a one-stop service for loft conversions: their layout department can prepare the necessary drawings and get the needed Approvals along with their construction departments will translate the particular designs straight into reality.
  
  3. Using a skilled builder. Some builders have experience of loft conversions and may be able to provide you with package similar to the loft conversion companies. However this option should be carefully considered becasue they are single builders, which means relying on a sole builder to construct the conversion.
  
  Permissions Required
  All must adhere to the Building Regulations. There are two ways of making a Building Regulations application:
  
  Full Plans Application
  This is usually regarded as the usual concept of obtaining Building Regulations Approval.
  The construction designer will set up detailed plans, and supporting information for that proposed scheme and will send them to the council along with an application and the mandatory fee. The council will then check the important points and following any necessary consultations as well as liaisons with the building designer, a Building Regulations Approval will probably be issued. Work will start at any time after the application form has been received, however it is wise to hold back until the application has had checked or approved for Building Regulations, which usually takes between two and three weeks.
  
  Building Notice Application
  This system is best suited to minor domestic work performed by a reliable builder. Under this particular scheme simply no formal Acceptance of ideas is issued and function is accepted on site because it progresses. To utilize the Building Notice process you or your builder should submit any Building Notice application form together having a site spot plan plus the required payment. Work may commence 48 hours following the notice has been received.
  
  

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This guide has been produced to provide useful specifics of how the actual Building Regulations will have an effect on your attic conversion project.<br /><br />Suitability<br />Not all lofts are suited to <a href="http://www.londonloftconversionexperts.com" rel="nofollow">london loft conversions</a> and as a very first step it really is wise to go into your own loft and carry out a short survey prior to getting too much into the design of constructing your project. When doing your survey, check:<br />1. That there is certainly enough height within your loft to stand comfortably, considering that your floor may very well be around 200mm higher than your existing ceiling joists.<br />2. That the actual loft area is big enough to provide a useable area.<br />3. That there aren't any chimneys or even services passing inside the loft space that could need transferring.<br />4. That your current roof features felt under the particular tiles or perhaps is totally weathertight.<br /><br />If the answer to many of these questions will be 'Yes' your loft is probably suitable to be converted.<br /><br />What To Do Next<br /> can be complex projects and if you aren't skilled in construction you need to seek some professional assistance. There are many ways of obtaining this particular service including:<br />1. Appointing a qualified architect or perhaps building surveyor. They can prepare drawings and models for your proposal, and obtain the required Approvals.<br /><br />2. Appointing an experienced professional loft conversion company. These companies give you a one-stop service for loft conversions: their layout department can prepare the necessary drawings and get the needed Approvals along with their construction departments will translate the particular designs straight into reality.<br /><br />3. Using a skilled builder. Some builders have experience of loft conversions and may be able to provide you with package similar to the loft conversion companies. However this option should be carefully considered becasue they are single builders, which means relying on a sole builder to construct the conversion.<br /><br />Permissions Required<br />All must adhere to the Building Regulations. There are two ways of making a Building Regulations application:<br /><br />Full Plans Application<br />This is usually regarded as the usual concept of obtaining Building Regulations Approval.<br />The construction designer will set up detailed plans, and supporting information for that proposed scheme and will send them to the council along with an application and the mandatory fee. The council will then check the important points and following any necessary consultations as well as liaisons with the building designer, a Building Regulations Approval will probably be issued. Work will start at any time after the application form has been received, however it is wise to hold back until the application has had checked or approved for Building Regulations, which usually takes between two and three weeks.<br /><br />Building Notice Application<br />This system is best suited to minor domestic work performed by a reliable builder. Under this particular scheme simply no formal Acceptance of ideas is issued and function is accepted on site because it progresses. To utilize the Building Notice process you or your builder should submit any Building Notice application form together having a site spot plan plus the required payment. Work may commence 48 hours following the notice has been received.<br /><br /></div>

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