Steels for L Shape / double dormer loft conversion..

[Umy786]

Hi everyone

I've had an architect come round to draw up some initial plans as I feel I won't get the same service if I used an 'all in one' loft conversion company

He's come back to me stating the conversion will require SIX steel / RSJ beams?!

Is this normal?

I had several others around before settling with this architect and the most that was ever mentioned was 3 possibly 4 to support the chimney stack

Could someone here who's had a similar style conversion advise?

To help things along, I have a 3 bedroom victorian mid terrace, and the second dormer will be come across to the rear side addition of the property

Any help here would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Post the existing and proposed plans etc and we'll take a look. Maybe re-post in Building.

 

[Umy786]

I haven't received the formal plans back as yet but will post up when I do

It's just that it's started making me doubt the architect as it's not been mentioned before by anyone else

My property isn't hugely big at all either, 4-5 metres wide at the front and I'd say no more than 10 metres in length

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Post the existing and proposed plans etc and we'll take a look.