conversion

I would like to convert a section of my garage into an office and would like any advice on how best to go about it. - The garage is attached to the side of the house. - It already has an internal brick wall which partitions the garage into two sections; one for the car, and the other which is...

Hi I’m about to commence on a rear extension. The block and beam layout has to be drawn up and sizes spec’d by the beam supplier, and then sent through to our BCO. my question is, where the beams key into the existing wall, can they simply rest on the outer brick skin? (On a DPC) or do they...

Hi guys/gals I’ve just had a plans appraisal back from our independent buildings inspector regarding a rear extension and loft conversion. He’s asked my architect to explain how the existing gable end wall will be insulated to ensure a u-value of 0.28W/m2k. Obviously the most practical way of...

I’m doing a rear extension on my bungalow, the floor is going to be block and beam. My question is... where the beams key into the existing cavity wall, do they have to knock through so that they sit on the inner load bearing skin? Or can they rest on the outer skin? any advice would be...

So looking for some advice. Another project we want to start on this year is an attic conversion. So we have a large attic we can to convert to another saleable room, ie conform to regs. Looking for advice as to how to go about it really. Would you advise getting an architect for plans? As...

Hi all I’m starting a garage conversion and with regards to replacing the garage door with a low wall and window, building control have said I either need to dig a meter deep and fill with concrete to make the footings or use Lintels? The current slab of concrete is 130mm which to be honest is...

Hi, Im look at converting our Alpha cooker which also controls our heating and water to electric. Has anyone done this and knows companies that do it?

Hi guys/gals, I’ve recently had my building regs drawings through from my architect for a loft conversion where the truss roof is coming down and new roof put up, it states “restraint strapping - ceiling joists and rafters to be strapped to walls and gable walls, straps built into cavity across...

Hi, just looking for some advice on permitted development rules and how they apply to a previously extended property. I am looking at doing a hip to gable loft conversion with a rear dormer. The house is a 1930s semi and has already had a two storey side extension with the roof on the extension...

Hello, If this would be better off in another section of the forum please let me know. We are looking to add some living space in the eaves of the roof of a 1.5 story bungalow. I am hoping that we can get builders in to alter the roof, build a dormer structure and fit cladding, windows etc...

I’m about to start work on converting and extending an old stone barn. Ground floor extension is due to be flashed into a round stone wall (external of turret style room) for a short section above the door (see picture). Surface of stonework is irregular and curved (see picture) which makes...

Hi, first post here. I am currently looking into making my loft more usable. When I bought the house it appeared to have a non-reg loft conversion of sorts done to it - rooflight window, floorboards, plasterboarded and plastered rafter ceiling etc. On closer inspection I can see it's been a...

Hi, I have some experience of the planning system and have obtained lawful development certificates in the past to confirm the lawfulness of the planning status of a building. However, I currently have a situation I have not seen before with regards to the 4 year rule and the concept of...

I might be about to buy a semi with a hipped roof. To make this house work for me I need another double bedroom, but the location and garden are just perfect, and the asking price leaves me with some money to spend on alterations. Is a loft conversion possible with a 1970s-ish hipped roof? I’m...

How do, long time reader, first time poster... I recently acquired a glow worm energy 30c A-(H-GB) its a natural gas condensing boiler, and the twist is that I only have LPG at my property. Talking to the glow worm technical hotline asking about converting sed boiler to LPG I was instantly shot...

We live in a 1950's terraced property and it has a nested roof where the beams come down and actually enter the 1st floor rooms. This means the upstairs rooms have a small 45° section at the top of the exterior walls. The end result is that the highest point of the loft is 1900mm above the...

Evening all, This issue has just thrown another curveball which has made me sign up to here to try and get some opinions. I've got an old victorian terrace down in Portsmouth and looking to get the basement tanked and used as a suitable DRY storage space. Thought I had it sorted when a builder...

Hello everyone, We are in the process of buying a 1930's semi, with a view to converting the loft. All the ceilings upstairs require boarding and skimming but I am curious to find out if to if I am required to fire board all second floor ceilings or if the floor can be fire proofed in the loft...

Hi All, I would like your opinions regarding a labour quote I have received for fitting door frames, architraves, hanging new doors, block door opening to make a wall, fitting 2 PVC front home doors and make new double door opening and fit frame and doors. These are the prices below per job...

Hi all I'm considering a loft conversion in my first floor maisonette (semi detached property). I share the freehold with the downstairs owners. Before I start spending on architects, planning application etc, I'd like to know how big a conversion I'd be allowed. If I can't do a hip to gable...