More Space
Cost Effective
Characterful
Adds Value
A loft conversion becomes a character addition to your home, whilst immediately increasing its value. Completion of work can be relatively quick and non disruptive to your daily living.
The options for using such space can be any of the following:
Bedroom
En suite
Bathroom
Office
Playroom
General living space
Below is a step by step guide as to how we project manage a loft conversion;
there are many different types of conversions, but each share the same basic
process and stages of development.
We’ll meet to discuss ideas and requirements for your custom loft conversion. We’ll offer advice and show previous conversions in your area. A contract is agreed upon, covering key details such as duration, insurance, and payment schedules, between you and JW Joinery.
When you are happy with your initial design our architect will arrange a home visit to create a set of detailed working drawings suitable for building control approval. If planning permission is necessary, JW Joinery will also handle any application and design alterations as required.
Once we have agreed the layout and final design, and confirmation from the building inspector has been received work can commence on a date suitable to both parties. Local authorities or private surveyors will make regular visits throughout the build to ensure standards and regulations are being met.
After completing the loft conversion, we perform final adjustments to ensure your complete satisfaction with the new loft space. A completion certificate is issued by building control, and we provide all relevant guarantee documents for your peace of mind and confidence.
It is important that our we deliver peace of mind to all of our customers; therefore provide an insurance backed guarantee upon the completion of jobs that comply with building regulations.
Some loft conversions do require planning permission, dependent on your chosen design. If required, JW Joinery will liaise with local authorities on your behalf. The planning process can take up to 8 weeks.
In some cases your conversion will fall under the permitted development guidelines therefore planning permission will not be required
The length of time that a loft conversion takes to complete is dependent on the size of your project and the type of conversion you require. Overall, most loft conversions take between 6-8 weeks from start to finish.
JW Joinery will always strive to keep disruption to a minimum. The loft is accessed from the outside of the building ensuring dust/noise/dirt remain separate to the living space. Much of the work is completed before installing the new staircase. Therefore, the loft space remains sealed from the inside of the house until the installation of the stairs can take place.
If possible we try to run the new staircase above your existing stairs in the least intrusive way possible. In some cases this cannot be achieved so we may use a small section of a bedroom or continue from your first floor landing space in a different way, there are other possibilities.
Most lofts are suitable if you have the correct headroom - this should be 2.1 metres at the highest point - this will allow you utilise the space and move around the room comfortably. The roof structure can be changed if required and trusses can be removed.
JW Joinery offers guarantees with all completed work. Building control inspections will also take place during the project to ensure your loft meets all current building regulations. You will then receive certificates upon completion of the work.
