Loft Conversions Company manages every aspect of loft conversion from drawing architectural plans right through to completion of all finishing trades, leaving the completed Loft Conversion ready for decoration. As Barnes Cray's leading Loft Conversion specialist, we have been transforming homes for over two decades building hundreds of fantastic living spaces to suit your lifestyle and needs. With us, you will get a cost-effective Loft Conversion that will add value to your property in Barnes Cray.
If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house, you must tell your neighbors of your planned work if it comes under the provisions of the Party Wall Act. "Unless your home is detached, you will have a party wall separating you from your neighbor's house, and most loft conversions entail adjustments to party walls, generally to hold steel beams. "It is a legal obligation under the Party Wall Act that neighboring neighbors be formally notified before modification work begins, which may necessitate the engagement of a Party Wall surveyor."
In most situations, extra new joists will be required to meet building codes because existing ceiling joists are unlikely to support a conversion floor. The size and grade necessary will be specified by your structural engineer. The new joists are generally elevated slightly above the old ceiling plasterwork by utilizing spacers below the joist ends and span between load-bearing walls. This distance must be large enough to keep any new floor joist deflection from hitting the ceiling plaster below. The new joists are installed in addition to the old joists. Thicker timbers are utilized to bridge window and door openings so that pressure is not applied to the current opening lintel. Steels are also provided to transfer weight and, in some cases, to bear the ends of new joists. If the head height is restricted, thicker, more closely spaced joists can be supplied.
Wondering if you need to have an architect involved for a loft addition or conversion? Having an architect plan out and design your loft conversion may save you a lot of stress and make the process smoother in the long run.
It is common to consider hiring an architect just for design and compliance purposes. Looking at the larger picture of your property is very important when considering a loft conversion. Loft additions and conversions that are poorly constructed might reduce the resale value of your home. It's not just that they appear clunky or out of place with the rest of the house; failing to follow building rules (all of which your architect will be aware of) means you can't legally add to your home's floor area or claim it as an extra room.
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The average cost of a Loft Conversion in Barnes Cray is between £40,000 to £90,000. (in 2022) The most common type of Loft Conversion is the dormer as it adds the most space and best light to your property. A loft conversion will not only give you extra space but also enhance your living space on your property. A loft conversion price depends on many factors such as type of the conversion, type of the roof you have, type of the lighting you want in the loft, the type of windows required, the size of the project, fixtures and fittings, nature of the exterior, client's personal requirements and the site's location. If you want to know the exact cost of your Loft Conversion in Barnes Cray, you will need to book a site survey or send us your drawings and our loft specialist will review them and get back to you with a quotation.
If you would like to discuss the ways in which a Loft Conversion could enhance your Barnes Cray home, call us on 0208 1020 675 or email to ask us any questions.