Loft Conversion, can I have one?

Can I convert my loft or extend my property. What will I need to check?

This is a typical example of a cross section through a house. Note Dimension A, this is the first thing a surveyor will need to check.

We need this dimension to be 2.15M or 7 Feet 2 inches. If we do not have this, we need to consider lowering the existing first floor bedroom ceilings. This is done as follows.

Firstly we install the new lowered ceiling / structural floor in the existing bedrooms to be effected. This is a clean careful project that usually takes approximately 2 days per room. That new ceiling is then plaster skimmed ready to be decorated, that room is handed back to you at the end of every working day for you to use. The disturbance is extremely minimal. Once the new lowered ceilings have been put in place the old ceiling is removed from above and disposed of through the roof. No part of this structure is taken through your home. If your property is fairly old the existing ceilings may already be in a state of repair and would benefit from replacing anyway. At this stage new lighting can be installed to your requirements. The whole process takes less than a week (based upon the average terraced property). Then we are ready to continue the loft again from up above.

If you have any queries or questions regarding the above procedure or the costs incurred please contact us on 01424 436906.