loft conversion

randomi15

Hi Guys,

I saw a house which the loft was quite spacious but I keep hearing the term of loft convesion.

The loft was V shaped and had a decent size inside.

Part of me thinks all that needs to be done is to include a window and plaster board around the roof and light.

That is all right ?

Why would one pay 40k for a conversion ?


also do you think big national home improvement companies such as anglian home improvements are better or local ?

I am afraid of local cowboys.

I have seen the cowboy builders and scared of trusting anyone that is not part of a huge firm.

Thanks

anselld

randomi15 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I saw a house which the loft was quite spacious but I keep hearing the term of loft convesion.

The loft was V shaped and had a decent size inside.

Part of me thinks all that needs to be done is to include a window and plaster board around the roof and light.

That is all right ?

No!

You need to meet planning regulations if dormer facing street.
You need to meet building regulations including structural alterations to the roof as necessary, thermal insulation requirements, fire protection, safe access and escape, etc, etc.

randomi15 wrote: »

Why would one pay 40k for a conversion ?

Because that is what it costs to do properly. (though I would say 30)

randomi15 wrote: »

also do you think big national home improvement companies such as anglian home improvements are better or local ?

I am afraid of local cowboys.

I have seen the cowboy builders and scared of trusting anyone that is not part of a huge firm.

Thanks

Anglian may be large, but still cowboys IMHO. Get some recommendations locally from people who have done similar work.

randomi15

well it looked as storage place, what is stopping me to put few lights in there and few plaster boards around the timber so it looks like a wall rather than wood .

then maybe even no window.
loft size was almost 9 meter and I can treat is 4th bedroom

randomi15

it looked something like this

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TEQksuy417A/UEc_5n5_3bI/AAAAAAAAAHs/Utd0m9ZJIrE/s720/roof%2520wall1.JPG

I can diy it into
http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/images/loftplasterboarding1.jpg

for less than 1-2k

Lioness_Twinkletoes

randomi15 wrote: »

well it looked as storage place, what is stopping me to put few lights in there and few plaster boards around the timber so it looks like a wall rather than wood .

then maybe even no window.
loft size was almost 9 meter and I can treat is 4th bedroom

Jesus, there is so much wrong with this idea I can't even...

Lioness_Twinkletoes

randomi15 wrote: »

it looked something like this

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TEQksuy417A/UEc_5n5_3bI/AAAAAAAAAHs/Utd0m9ZJIrE/s720/roof%2520wall1.JPG

I can diy it into
http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/images/loftplasterboarding1.jpg

for less than 1-2k

So you intend to convert it to a bedroom? Or boarded out loft space? How are you intending to get in and out of the loft?

anselld

randomi15 wrote: »

it looked something like this

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TEQksuy417A/UEc_5n5_3bI/AAAAAAAAAHs/Utd0m9ZJIrE/s720/roof%2520wall1.JPG

I can diy it into
http://www.loft-conversion-uk.com/images/loftplasterboarding1.jpg

for less than 1-2k

Ye ha!, saddle up, no problem.

randomi15

well do tell me what.

It does seem cheap and good as spare room than storage

maybe my play room or study room

using the ladder no steps

Mojisola

randomi15 wrote: »

I can treat is 4th bedroom

Stairs?

Complying with fire regulations?

Strengthening floor so that furniture and/or people don't end up coming through another bedroom's ceiling?

Gigervamp

What about the fire regulations? You need proper stairs and doors. Also, the joists that you will be putting a lot of weight on, need to be strengthened.

After the replies you've had, I can't believe that you still think it's just a case of putting up some walls and a bit of electrical work.

randomi15

Idea passed

It was down to no privious experience

Maybe put some light unused furniture there until full conversion