A loft conversion is a professional project that must be carried out in full compliance with the existing building codes. As a result, hiring an experienced loft conversion company is the way to go for the best results. In this case, contact John’s Brickwork for your loft conversions.
Several processes are involved in constructing loft conversions. At John’s Brickwork, the following are the loft conversion processes that we follow:
1. On-site Visit to Your Home by Our Experts
Immediately you contact us stating your intention to have us convert your loft, we will send our experts, surveyors to visit your home to discuss your requirements, check your loft space, offer professional advice for the best loft conversion option based on your home, and finalise the issue of design and other crucial factors. After the visit, we will prepare and send a free written quotation for your loft conversion project.
2. Loft Conversion Planning
We will assess your home to see if it needs planning permission, although many homes do not require it. Except your plans are not clear or you have remodelled your home many times, you may not need to obtain planning permission before your loft conversion project commences.
At John’s Brickwork, we have experienced architects that will work with you and take care of all issues regarding your home planning. Rest assured.
3. Building Regulations and Party Wall Agreements Between Parties
All loft conversions must be carried out according to building registration. However, you do not have to stress out; John’s Brickwork will make all necessary submissions to your local authorities. This is crucial as a Building Inspector inspects all loft conversions to ensure compliance. Our experts are experienced and will make sure that your new bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. meet the building code specifications to make your home safe and secure.
4. Project Duration
Building loft conversions lasts for 6 weeks and below are the building stages:
Week 1 and 2: Setting up the scaffolding around the main structure where the project will take place
Week 3: Electrical, plumbing and insulation work
Week 4: Stairs construction linking to the loft conversion, and installation of the floor and plasterboard
Week 5: Loft space plastering
Week 6: Second stage of electrical, plumbing and carpentry work completion. The scaffolding removal, site cleaning and building waste removal from the site
5. Low Noise and Dust Protection During Loft Conversions’ Construction
John’s Brickwork ensures that there is low noise in your home during construction that is why we use scaffolding to reach your roof. Also, we will spread dust sheets over your properties to protect them against the dust that may be generated during the construction process. We will ensure that you and your neighbours are not disturbed unnecessarily. Our experts ensure to work as quietly as possible.
6. Loft Conversion Management
We will assign a project manager to your site to monitor the conversion processes daily. The manager will update you with the progress of the project. Our employees arrive at 8 a.m. every day to discuss progress and get ready for each day’s work in line with the project’s timeline.
Contact John’s Brickwork
Get in touch with us at John’s Brickwork for professional loft conversions and processes. We will provide you with a free non-obligatory quote after inspecting your home and taking your requirements. Contact us today; we will help transform your loft.
