Recent content by lizziebgood

They are saying that if I want to create liveable space in the attic then the existing stairs must be of acceptable height. This is coming via an architectural technician who has liased with them. Maybe I should enquire elsewhere? I did contact a loft specialist and they said it should be...

Well the answer seems to be no! There is only about 1.7m head height in the stairs at the highest part. I am a bit dissapointed as it is a huge attic area. The solution they came up with is to build a dormer over the stairs to give enought head height. I just don't want to mess about...

Okay - fingers crossed. I will let you know the outcome once I hear anything. Thanks Liz

Thanks - that is my worry. These stairs have been used for about 100yrs but they are less than 1.9m at the centre. People were maybe smaller then. I haven't got exact figures as we don't own the property yet but I know I bumped my head going up. Well we shall just have to see what the...

I was just concerned about starting the process when I had been told that there may not be enough head height in the stairs. You can bump your head as you go round the corner. And the apex height in the attic is about 2.1m. See photos of stairs up to attic and lined room. Thanks

Thanks for that. However two of the main thing in the regulations are to do with making the floor safe for a load and I already have a safe floor. Also a new stair access has to conform to regulations - but I already have stairs that were built when the house was built. So do you think...

Hi-I have a 1st floor flat (in an old granite building) but it also came with a staircase to the attic where there are two attic rooms. The staircase is full size with banistairs and rails but is a little short in head height as it goes round the corner. The rooms upstairs have always been...