Loft conversion - when can work start?

[filthy1980]

just about to embark on a loft conversion and other extension work

spoke to a few builders and have architects coming around tomorrow

main takeaways are, you'll need permission if you are changing the roof structure, windows / dormers etc then you'll need permission, most difficult obstacle is if you're trying to alter the ridge height, planners don't like this apparently

also you have to consider the size of the beams, one of the builders mentioned that the regs for habitable room means you'd need 2 inches of ventilation behind 5 inches of insulation so would need a beam of 7 inch depth*, in my case he said we're better offer just re-building the whole roof

Good luck

*numbers might not be wholly accurate

 

[FatLazyContractor]

I doubt flc has ever been in a loft before

Those beams are weak.

Well, I dont live in that tuliphole London for having the loft converted

Some of us live in 5 bedroom Villas with massive gardens, Dales views, maids and butlers

 

[unemployed]

Well, I dont live in that tuliphole London for having the loft converted

Some of us live in 5 bedroom Villas with massive gardens, Dales views, maids and butlers

i know but where do you live

 

[FatLazyContractor]

Well, I dont live in that tuliphole London for having the loft converted

Some of us live in 5 bedroom Villas with massive gardens, Dales views, maids and butlers

i know but where do you live

 

[d000hg]

Why ask contractors rather than loft specialists?

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/36/loft_conversion/9

DIYnot is a good forum for all these types of things

 

[DimPrawn]

Well, I dont live in that tuliphole London for having the loft converted

Some of us live in 5 bedroom Villas with massive gardens, Dales views, maids and butlers

London loft conversion...

roof of Lewisham house £660,000 collapse during renovation | Metro News

 

[northernladuk]

Make sure you get the proper fire doors in and the like so you can claim its an extra room. If it isn't the estate agents shouldn't advertise the extra bedroom and could put potential buyers off.

 

[scooterscot]

After June 23rd you can't use Polish workers anymore. So multiple your budget by 10 times for local trade.

 

[DimPrawn]

Make sure you get the proper fire doors in and the like so you can claim its an extra room. If it isn't the estate agents shouldn't advertise the extra bedroom and could put potential buyers off.

And don't forget, you can probably fit a complete family unit of immigrant in there, for a £1k a month.

 

[SueEllen]

If anyone has done a recent loft conversion, care to comment or advice.

Do you have any neighbours with a loft conversion?

Go and see if they will allow you to have a good look at the structure they have etc as if you do the same/similar and need planning you are more likely to be able to get it through even in a conservation area.