Yearly archive - 2012

Inspecting your loft – do you know what’s up there?

Inspecting your loft – do you know what’s up there?

Inspecting your loft can be a very surprising and illuminating experience! If you are thinking of selling up it is a wise decision to be prepared beforehand. We don’t just specialise in loft conversions, we specialise in lofts in general! Our advice is to check your loft and find out what exactly is up there before any home inspections are made on behalf of the (potential) buyers.

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Teenager’s den or children’s playroom in the loft?

Teenager’s den or children’s playroom in the loft?

If you’re thinking that you’re outgrowing your traditional living space then a loft conversion can offer a solution that will not only mean more space but that could also add value to your home.

And when they do finally leave home, if you’ve no plans to move on, it can easily be turned in to your hobby room or very own den, when you want to get some peace and quiet.

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Getting ready for your loft conversion

Getting ready for your loft conversion

If this year is loft conversion year for you, then you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to get yourself ready for the work.

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A second home upstairs in your loft space

A second home upstairs in your loft space

Homeowners across the UK are starting to realise that they can create a whole new world above their current one. A second home upstairs may sound like an exaggeration but it is indeed a reality open to many homeowners. It all depends on the space you have available in your loft and whether you are open to extending it.

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What are the costs involved in a loft conversion?

What are the costs involved in a loft conversion?

This is a bit like asking how long a piece of string is!  However, you can know what factors affect the cost of a loft conversion if you’re currently thinking about having work done. While there are a number of reasons to have a loft conversion, such as increasing the value of your home or upsizing to make room for new family additions, you will always need to make the same considerations for a loft conversion. Read more


What’s the deal with building extensions? & carrying out the work

What’s the deal with building extensions? & carrying out the work

Hopefully, you’ve been following our blog series on Modern Attics that have detailed, very specifically, the process of building extensions from the early planning stages to searching for the right building contractors. Read more


What’s the deal with building extensions?  choosing your contractors

What’s the deal with building extensions? choosing your contractors

In this current economic climate (and with the state of property markets as they are at current) people are deciding to not to sell-up and instead stay-put. However, staying-put doesn’t mean being put-down. People have decided to invest into where they are living now. Two of the most common and popular ways of doing this is through loft conversions and building extensions. Read more


What’s the deal with building extensions? building regulations

What’s the deal with building extensions? building regulations

What is the deal indeed! To give you a head start on where we got up to you need to read this previous segment on building extensions to catch-up. From initial plans up to planning permissions, be prepared and be methodical in your approach. There’s no reason to do things half-heartedly. Like the boy scouts we say, “Be prepared.” Read more


What’s the deal with building extensions?

What’s the deal with building extensions?

The economy… You can’t go anywhere without hearing a conversation about it; in a queue at the coffee shop; on breaks at work; at dinners with friends; you name it, it’s impossible to escape the chatter! It’s an endless stream of worry, doom, gloom and negativity that seems to squirm its way into every aspect of our lives. Read more


FAQ about planning permissions and building regulations Part 2

FAQ about planning permissions and building regulations Part 2

In the previous blog we took you through planning permissions and what they entail, or why you might need them. To continue building our comprehensive FAQ on planning permissions and building regulations it’s time to address the issues involved in more detail. Read more