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  #1 Son Wolf on 10 Mar 12

   

  This guide has been written to provide you with useful information about how the current Building Regulations will have an effect on your loft space conversion task.
  
  Suitability
  Not all lofts are well suited for loft conversions in london so as a 1st step it is wise to go into the loft and carry out a simple survey before you decide to get too far into the planning of creating your loft. When carrying out your review, check:
  1. That there's enough height in your loft to stand comfortably, remembering that your newly laid floor is likely to be around 200mm more than your present ceiling joists.
  2. That the loft area is large enough to deliver a habitable area.
  3. That there aren't any chimneys as well as services passing around the loft space that may need moving.
  4. That the roof provides felt under the particular tiles as well as is entirely weathertight.
  
  If the answer to all of these questions will be 'Yes' your loft is probably suitable for conversion.
  
  What To Do Next
  are complicated projects and unless you are knowledgeable in building big projects you should consider some professional guidance. There are numerous ways associated with obtaining this particular help including:
  1. Appointing an architect or building surveyor. They prepare drawings and models for your requirements, and obtain the required Approvals.
  
  2. Appointing an expert loft conversion company. These companies provide a one-stop shop for loft conversions: their layout department will prepare the essential drawings and get the necessary Approvals as well as their design departments will translate the actual designs directly into reality.
  
  3. Using a professional builder. Some builders have experience of loft conversions and may well be able to provide you with package like the loft conversion companies. However this choice needs to be carefully considered since they are sole builders, which means relying on a sole person to construct the project.
  
  Permissions Required
  All must conform to the Building Regulations. There are usually two ways of making the Building Regulations request:
  
  Full Plans Application
  This can often be regarded as the usual way of obtaining Building Regulations Approval.
  The construction designer will set up detailed plans, and additionalany additional information for the proposed scheme and can send them to the council in addition to an application form and the essential payment. The council will then examine the important points and pursuing any essential consultations and also meetings with the building designer, a Building Regulations Approval will be issued. Work can start at any time after the application has been received, however it really is wise to delay it until the particular request has had checked under the Building Regulations, which normally takes between 2 and 3 weeks.
  
  Building Notice Application
  This system is most effective to modest domestic work performed by a good builder. Under this specific scheme absolutely no formal Endorsement of plans is issued and operate is accredited on site as it progresses. To utilize the Building Notice process you or the builder will need to submit any Building Notice form together using a site place plan as well as the required price.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This guide has been written to provide you with useful information about how the current Building Regulations will have an effect on your loft space conversion task.<br /><br />Suitability<br />Not all lofts are well suited for <a href="http://www.londonloftconversionexperts.com" rel="nofollow">loft conversions in london</a> so as a 1st step it is wise to go into the loft and carry out a simple survey before you decide to get too far into the planning of creating your loft. When carrying out your review, check:<br />1. That there's enough height in your loft to stand comfortably, remembering that your newly laid floor is likely to be around 200mm more than your present ceiling joists.<br />2. That the loft area is large enough to deliver a habitable area.<br />3. That there aren't any chimneys as well as services passing around the loft space that may need moving.<br />4. That the roof provides felt under the particular tiles as well as is entirely weathertight.<br /><br />If the answer to all of these questions will be 'Yes' your loft is probably suitable for conversion.<br /><br />What To Do Next<br /> are complicated projects and unless you are knowledgeable in building big projects you should consider some professional guidance. There are numerous ways associated with obtaining this particular help including:<br />1. Appointing an architect or building surveyor. They prepare drawings and models for your requirements, and obtain the required Approvals.<br /><br />2. Appointing an expert loft conversion company. These companies provide a one-stop shop for loft conversions: their layout department will prepare the essential drawings and get the necessary Approvals as well as their design departments will translate the actual designs directly into reality.<br /><br />3. Using a professional builder. Some builders have experience of loft conversions and may well be able to provide you with package like the loft conversion companies. However this choice needs to be carefully considered since they are sole builders, which means relying on a sole person to construct the project.<br /><br />Permissions Required<br />All must conform to the Building Regulations. There are usually two ways of making the Building Regulations request:<br /><br />Full Plans Application<br />This can often be regarded as the usual way of obtaining Building Regulations Approval.<br />The construction designer will set up detailed plans, and additionalany additional information for the proposed scheme and can send them to the council in addition to an application form and the essential payment. The council will then examine the important points and pursuing any essential consultations and also meetings with the building designer, a Building Regulations Approval will be issued. Work can start at any time after the application has been received, however it really is wise to delay it until the particular request has had checked under the Building Regulations, which normally takes between 2 and 3 weeks.<br /><br />Building Notice Application<br />This system is most effective to modest domestic work performed by a good builder. Under this specific scheme absolutely no formal Endorsement of plans is issued and operate is accredited on site as it progresses. To utilize the Building Notice process you or the builder will need to submit any Building Notice form together using a site place plan as well as the required price.</div>

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