Loft conversion - when can work start?

[barrydidit]

AFAIK a velux on the rear needs no permission. A velux on the front does. Where that leaves a dormer, I dunno. I'd probably contact the council planning department and ask their views if I were you.

The most important thing to remember is that the radiator in this newly created space will be right at the top of the system so will require most bleeding - ensure your architect factors this activity into their design.

[vetran]

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

Just because they wear uniforms it doesn't make them maids. Would of thought the restraints & bars on the windows would be a clue.

The Huntercombe Centre Redbourne, High Street, Redbourne, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire

looks nice.

[DimPrawn]

The most important thing to remember is that the radiator in this newly created space will be right at the top of the system so will require most bleeding - ensure your architect factors this activity into their design.

And ask him if he likes films about Gladiators too.

[FatLazyContractor]

Caption competition?

like this ???

Markymark in Thailand in front of a ladyboy.

[barrydidit]

And ask him if he likes films about Gladiators too.

This. I'd be disgusted to find I was relying on a professional who didn't.

[filthy1980]

I'm thinking about a loft conversion too but we have a chalet style house so current height in loft is only around 1.4m. We will have to raise the whole roof and it is a sizeable roof.

I would imagine this would make the whole deal cost prohibitive.

prohibitive cost is probably subjective, if it's your home and you're planning on living in it for a number of years, and you gain value (not just monetary) from the conversion then it might be worth doing

different storey for developing, where the maths are a lot easier

we're lucky because I'm 6'2" and can comfortably stand up in the middle of the loft with at least another 1 1/2 ft head clearance, but it's a semi so I think you get higher roof heights

speak to an architect or even preferably a design & build company if you can find a good one

[DimPrawn]

It will be a lot more than you think, that's for sure.

Cost of building work has risen in line with house prices.

[filthy1980]

It will be a lot more than you think, that's for sure.

Cost of building work has risen in line with house prices.

£1200 - £1500 per square metre apparently

think loft conversions are a bit more

this site's good for indicative costs

Home Improvement and Decoration Project Prices including Conservatory Costs

[DimPrawn]

£1200 - £1500 per square metre apparently

think loft conversions are a bit more

this site's good for indicative costs

Home Improvement and Decoration Project Prices including Conservatory Costs

Proper loft conversions (ie. where the room is deemed habitable and can be called an extra bedroom) are a lot more.

[SueEllen]

we're lucky because I'm 6'2" and can comfortably stand up in the middle of the loft with at least another 1 1/2 ft head clearance, but it's a semi so I think you get higher roof heights

Roof heights depend on when the house got built. In general the more modern the house the lower the roof height.