loft conversion nw london

troyroad1

Hello
I have no clue about the cost of these, have been quoted 35k for a hip to gable, dormer conversion. The price includes fitting of shower etc but I have to provide the things, also its just to basic finish ie plastering etc.

Do you think in this credit crunch climate that I should wait and see if the price comes down.

This is my first post so thanks in advance for any help.

The conversion company seem to be putting the hard sell phone calls on me at the moment.

sloth

like anything it depends upon the size etc. i have just had a lost conversion shell done on my bungalow around 32 sqm of floor space, small dormer at the front, large one at the rear, stairs supplied and fitted and first fix plumbing done. basically the outside is completely done and the inside was done up to the stage where i insulated it and am carrying on from there i.e. plasterboarding, plastering and decorating/woodwork etc. I paid £20k for the shell.

yours sounds a bit overpriced and if they are trying to do the hard sell I would tell them to get lost personally.

Re credit crunch and prices dropping, in my opinion that is unlikely as a lot of people are now not moving house so are instead extending their current houses so keeping the demand quite strong. as an example the plasterer i got round last week to quote me had been out every night after work for 2 weeks quoting people. my wife's dad and uncle who are decorators seem very busy as well. if you are good you will generally always have the work, it is the ones who are not so good that will need to chase work that much harder

hope this helps

troyroad1

Its a 1930's semi detached house, nothing flash just a normal house

sloth

in that case i stick by what i said, £35k is too much for what you would be getting. you say you are talking to a loft conversion company? why not employ an architect yourself and a builder. you will save money that way also. ask around for recommendations for both. you are paying for the convenience of a one stop shop, so to speak

roses

Hello!

I am in North West London too.

Someone on these forums recommended Scott McCabe. I got 4 quotes & these guys were the cheapest. I checked out out their references & they seemed good.

I have paid a deposit so far & expect the works to start in two months.

So far I am happy. Had lots of contacts, call backs when stated and have got the drawings.

http://www.sma-lofts.co.uk/

Best of all they allow payment by credit card at no extra charge so I have paid with my Citibank which gives 2% cashback!!

jan2009

I all so used SMA LOFT CONVERSIONS for my loft conversions and would
recommend this company A+++++++ THANK YOU SCOTT
TEL 0800 068 4606

sloth wrote: »

like anything it depends upon the size etc. i have just had a lost conversion shell done on my bungalow around 32 sqm of floor space, small dormer at the front, large one at the rear, stairs supplied and fitted and first fix plumbing done. basically the outside is completely done and the inside was done up to the stage where i insulated it and am carrying on from there i.e. plasterboarding, plastering and decorating/woodwork etc. I paid £20k for the shell.

yours sounds a bit overpriced and if they are trying to do the hard sell I would tell them to get lost personally.

Re credit crunch and prices dropping, in my opinion that is unlikely as a lot of people are now not moving house so are instead extending their current houses so keeping the demand quite strong. as an example the plasterer i got round last week to quote me had been out every night after work for 2 weeks quoting people. my wife's dad and uncle who are decorators seem very busy as well. if you are good you will generally always have the work, it is the ones who are not so good that will need to chase work that much harder

hope this helps