What's Involved

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From Start To Finish, I Will Personally Manage Your Conversion Project And Work With You Every Step Of The Way, To Ensure You Are Fully Satisfied With Our Progress And Standard Of Work.

• STEP 1 - 'Your Requirements & Feasability'

Once you have contacted us, we will arrange a FREE, NO OBLIGATION visit to your home to discuss your requirements, find out what is really important to you and run through the best possible solutions. I will calculate the size of your loft and the space/s you require, including the placement of the stairs. I will also be able to provide you with a rough estimate.

• STEP 2 - 'Quotation'

Once you are happy with our initial discussion and rough estimate, I will prepare and forward a full written quotation and a scaled design. A second FREE, NO OBLIGATION visit can be arranged to discuss these and ensure you are fully satisfied with the choices you have made.

• STEP 3 - 'Design & Architecture Drawings'

Once you are happy with the quotation & design (no hidden extras) and have paid an initial deposit, I will arrange for an architect to visit your property in order to prepare full plans and drawings for your approval.

• You will also be presented with your personal Excellence Project File, which includes all your package details and your customer care/support pack.

• We will also provide you with a Party Wall Agreement for your neighbours to sign, which you can then store in your project file.

• STEP 4 - 'Building Regulations & Planning Applications'

Once you have agreed and signed your drawings they will be sent to the Local Authority for approval.

• STEP 5 - 'Commence Work'

Once approval is received, I will arrange a date with you to start work. Before work begins, we will introduce you to our approved scaffolders, who will erect a work and storage platform. As a matter of courtesy, we will also ensure that your neighbours are notified, if necessary.

• STEP 6 - 'Loft Shell Construction'

Phase 1 of all loft conversions is to create the shell of your new room/s. Depending on the size of your project, this would typically involve:

• STEP 6 - 'Week 1 & 2'

Steel beams being installed to support the new, independent floor and to support the weight of the roof once certain structural items have been removed.

• New floor joists being fitted.
• Any plumbing and electrical work, which needs to be installed under the new flooring.
• The Local Authority building control officer will check to ensure that all work is being carried out according to the approved plans and calculations.
• Once building control has approved the work, the new flooring is fixed down.

• STEP 6 - 'Week 3 & 4'

Alterations to the roof are made – for example, veluxes are installed, dormers and gables are built.

• New internal walls are built, while our approved roofers complete outside weather protection.
• Electricians and plumbers fit any necessary wires and pipes for radiators, switches, sockets etc.
• Insulation is cut and fitted according to approved standards.
• Building control may also wish to re-visit the property to inspect work.
• Plasterboards are cut and fitted to complete the lofts shell.

• STEP 7 - ' Week 5 Staircase & Plaster Finish'

Any necessary alterations to the new flooring and your original flooring are made to accommodate your new stairwell.

• Your new staircase will then be fitted and all new rooms and stairwell are plastered.

• STEP 8 - 'Week 6 - Second Fix'

After sufficient drying time, final fittings are carried out:

• Plumbers will attach radiators, sanitary ware and so on
• Electricians will fit switches, light fittings, smoke detectors etc
• Our craftsmen will fit doors, latches, architraves, skirting, handrails and spindles.

• STEP 9 - 'Week 7 - Local Authority Approval & Certification'

Around week 5/6, the Local Authority building control officer will make his final inspection and report. The work is then signed off by the council.

• STEP 10 - 'Congratulations & A Special Gift'

Congratulations your new dream living space is complete. Your home will have increased in value and your family can now enjoy a better quality of home life.

Upon completion, you will also be presented with a special gift from us to celebrate your new room and to thank you for choosing Excellences Loft Services for your conversion.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES & MONEY SAVING OFFERS....

Once your dream living space is structurally complete, you may wish to consider those additional finishing touches, like painting, decorating or furnishing. Within your Excellence loyalty pack you will find a list of sub-contractors, discounts and promotional offers, who could help you with this. All you have to do is quote your unique customer reference number.