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  #1 Darin Walton on 10 Mar 12

   

  Not all lofts are suitable for london loft conversion and as a initial step it can be wise to go into your own loft and perform a quick survey before you get too far into the design of constructing your project. That there is certainly enough height as part of your loft to be able to stand upright, remembering that a new floor is likely to be around 200mm greater than your present ceiling joists.
  2. That your loft place is large enough to offer a useable room.
  3. That there aren't any kind of chimneys as well as services passing around the loft space that will need relocating.
  4. That the roof provides felt under the particular tiles or perhaps is completely weathertight.
  
  If the answer to most of these questions will be 'Yes' then your loft could well be suitable to be converted.
  
  What To Do Next
  can be complicated projects and if you aren't experienced in DIY you will need to get some professional assistance. There are many ways to obtaining this kind of service including:
  1. Appointing an architect or perhaps building surveyor. They prepare drawings and designs for your proposal, and obtain the essential Approvals.
  
  2. Appointing a specialist loft conversion company. These companies provide a one-stop service for loft conversions: their style department will be able to prepare the required drawings and get the needed Approvals and also their design departments can translate your designs straight into reality.
  
  3. Using a skilled builder. Some building contractors have experience of loft conversions and may be able to offer you a package like the loft conversion companies. However this choice needs to be carefully considered since they are sole builders, this results in relying on one builder to carry out the task.
  
  Permissions Required
  All must adhere to the Building Regulations. There are usually two methods for making a Building Regulations request:
  
  Full Plans Application
  This can often be often considered as the traditional means of obtaining Building Regulations Approval.
  The construction designer will draft detailed plans, and additionalany additional documents to the proposed scheme and can send them to the council together with an application and the required payment. The council will check the details and next any required consultations and meetings with the building designer, a Building Regulations Approval will be issued. Work can start whenever you want after the application form has been received, although it's wise to delay it until your application has been checked or approved for Building Regulations, which normally takes between two and three weeks.
  
  Building Notice Application
  This system is most effective to minimal domestic work carried out by a competent builder. Under this kind of scheme no formal Acceptance of ideas is given and operate is accredited on site as it progresses. To utilize the Building Notice process an individual or the builder will likely need to submit a new Building Notice application together using a site location plan and also the required price. Work can easily commence forty eight hours after the notice may be received.
  
  Planning Permission
  Some loft conversions will even require planning permission, especially if your dormer window is involved.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Not all lofts are suitable for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.londonloftconversionexperts.com">london loft conversion</a> and as a initial step it can be wise to go into your own loft and perform a quick survey before you get too far into the design of constructing your project. That there is certainly enough height as part of your loft to be able to stand upright, remembering that a new floor is likely to be around 200mm greater than your present ceiling joists.<br />2. That your loft place is large enough to offer a useable room.<br />3. That there aren't any kind of chimneys as well as services passing around the loft space that will need relocating.<br />4. That the roof provides felt under the particular tiles or perhaps is completely weathertight.<br /><br />If the answer to most of these questions will be 'Yes' then your loft could well be suitable to be converted.<br /><br />What To Do Next<br /> can be complicated projects and if you aren't experienced in DIY you will need to get some professional assistance. There are many ways to obtaining this kind of service including:<br />1. Appointing an architect or perhaps building surveyor. They prepare drawings and designs for your proposal, and obtain the essential Approvals.<br /><br />2. Appointing a specialist loft conversion company. These companies provide a one-stop service for loft conversions: their style department will be able to prepare the required drawings and get the needed Approvals and also their design departments can translate your designs straight into reality.<br /><br />3. Using a skilled builder. Some building contractors have experience of loft conversions and may be able to offer you a package like the loft conversion companies. However this choice needs to be carefully considered since they are sole builders, this results in relying on one builder to carry out the task.<br /><br />Permissions Required<br />All must adhere to the Building Regulations. There are usually two methods for making a Building Regulations request:<br /><br />Full Plans Application<br />This can often be often considered as the traditional means of obtaining Building Regulations Approval.<br />The construction designer will draft detailed plans, and additionalany additional documents to the proposed scheme and can send them to the council together with an application and the required payment. The council will check the details and next any required consultations and meetings with the building designer, a Building Regulations Approval will be issued. Work can start whenever you want after the application form has been received, although it's wise to delay it until your application has been checked or approved for Building Regulations, which normally takes between two and three weeks.<br /><br />Building Notice Application<br />This system is most effective to minimal domestic work carried out by a competent builder. Under this kind of scheme no formal Acceptance of ideas is given and operate is accredited on site as it progresses. To utilize the Building Notice process an individual or the builder will likely need to submit a new Building Notice application together using a site location plan and also the required price. Work can easily commence forty eight hours after the notice may be received.<br /><br />Planning Permission<br />Some loft conversions will even require planning permission, especially if your dormer window is involved.</div>

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