Questions About Your Project?

 That depends on the roof structure, available headroom and where a staircase could fit. A visit and suitable drawings help establish what space can be created and whether a rooflight or dormer design would work best.

Some loft conversions to houses fall under permitted development rights, subject to limits and conditions. Others require planning permission. A conversion into habitable space also needs to meet Building Regulations requirements, including those affecting structure, stairs, insulation and fire safety. Your designer or local authority can confirm the route for your property.

The staircase is one of the most important decisions in a loft conversion. Its position affects the rooms below, headroom and how naturally the new floor connects to the house. It should be resolved as part of the design, rather than left until construction begins.

Often, yes. The work that connects the new space to the rest of the house, particularly the staircase opening, is usually more disruptive than work contained within the roof. We discuss those stages with you so you know what to expect.

Some extensions qualify as permitted development, subject to limits and conditions; others need planning permission. Building Regulations are a separate requirement. Your architect or local planning authority can confirm which approvals apply to your property and proposed extension.

The price depends on more than its size. Groundworks, structural openings, roofing, glazing and changes to the existing rooms all affect the scope. Send us your drawings and we can discuss the work in detail; if you are still planning, we can talk about your intended scope and budget first.

The programme depends on the structure, the extent of work inside the house and lead times for items such as glazing. Once we have reviewed the plans and agreed the scope, we can explain the main stages and how they are likely to affect your household.

Often, yes, although it depends on how the work affects your existing rooms and services. We plan access and disruptive stages carefully, protect the areas you continue to use where practical, and let you know when parts of the house may be unavailable.

Yes. A kitchen project can involve updating the existing room, changing its layout or undertaking associated building work. We agree the scope around the design, including any plumbing, electrical work, plastering and finishing needed.

Yes. If you have selected a kitchen, we can review its drawings against the room and the proposed building work. It is particularly helpful to settle appliance positions, plumbing and electrical requirements before installation begins.

Where the structure allows it, we can carry out the building work needed to open the space, following the appropriate structural design. We also consider how the floors, ceilings and services on either side of the opening will come together in the finished room.

That depends on whether the project is a kitchen replacement or part of a larger extension or structural alteration. Once the sequence is agreed, we can explain when the existing kitchen will be removed and when the new one is expected to become usable, so you can plan around that period.