conversion

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...

Hi All, Hoping someone could help me out with the current situation that I am in. I was issued with an enforcement notice by my local planning authority and as a result, I applied for planning permission. My local council refused this and I subsequently appealed to the planning inspectorate...

Struggling to find information on reverting a room back to it's original integral garage format. We are looking into purchasing this UK-based property and we're trying to understand whether this is a simple/achievable task or whether we'd be wasting our time. Property is a bungalow with...

Hi Everyone, New to the forum and about to buy my first house. This house has a conservatory with no seperation from the main house. So the whole of the ground floor back wall has been removed. Anyway, one side of the conservatory is a dwarf wall and uPVC DG windows which look out onto the...

Hi Everyone, RE: I need advice on where to move the staircase? [I have added the floor plans] If this is your trade could you tell me how much it would cost? and what would it entail? or If it can be done myself, how to go about moving it. Do I need an architect? or just a carpenter? Thank...

hi Im looking into converting a room into a small studio flat in Westminster and wanted to know if there's a minimum amount of square meters required for plans to be authorised? Ive tried researching and speaking to the council but cant get any leads! any help please?? Thanks so much in...

Hi there, I inherited an x reg Nissan Micra a few years back. It's slowly on the brink of death however, because it does have sentimental value I'd love to be able to turn it into a trailer/mini caravan. I wondered if anyone has any experience in this or if it is even legal to do so! Thanks...

Hi everyone! I am looking at converting my loft potentially by myself over a period of time, into a habitable space (with building regulations approval & structural engineer input, but without a dormer). I am at early stage and set the scene below: I live in a 1963 semi detached house - I...

Considering converting a room into a garage and looking for guidance. The room was originally a garage but was converted approx. 15 years ago. The physical size of the "building/room" does not change only its purpose (reverting back to former use!) The intention is to create a double garage...