Posts Tagged ‘London House Extesion Builders’

Fitting Sun Tunnel, Sky Lights or VELUX window

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Installing a Sky Tunnel or a Sky Lights my be the only option to introduce day light to a room, Loft conversion room, Kitchen, Bathroom or to add my natural light to a new house extension

You have a wide range of sky lights in the market, the choice of size and shape now available at most of the DIY store, you must make sure you choose an experience Builder and fitter

The most important aspect of fitting the Sky lights window or your VELUX  window is to make sure it is sealed for water and other outdoor condition

Your Velux window fitter or builders will advice you on the best option for your space

The most popular Types of Loft Conversions and house Extensions in London

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Popular Loft Extensions: Dormer Loft Conversion

This option can only be achieved if the existing loft space is of insufficient size for the proposed conversion, The design will maximize your headroom for the staircase and add new good size room or rooms

You can also add additional bathroom or en suite, your Builders in London can advise you on the best option for the type of house you have, choosing the right Builders that have experiences team of Plumbers, Electricians, Bathroom fitters will help you to achieve your dream loft conversion at a reasonable cost

 Popular House Extensions : Rear Extensions

Extending your house to add extra kitchen space or a living room will add value to your house even at the current house market situation

The benefits of loft conversions and House Extensions

Generating extra space in your loft will add a value to your house and most importantly adding space to your life that can be used for a variety of everyday living activities: office space, extra bedroom, playroom and storage

Many families in London also use it to generate extra house income by renting a self contained studio flat but you have a cleaver design to achieve the level needed for that

Choosing professional builders in London will help keeping your cost down and get you value for money

Building, maintenance and refurbishment services in London

Monday, June 7th, 2010

First Builders qualified tradesmen service including, build a house extension, Plastering , tiling, painting and decorating, update or renovate your bathroom, house, kitchen, living space or an office.

First Builders quote service is completely free and all works is reasonably priced

Our staff are experienced in all aspects of house renovation worksin London: plumbers, carpenters, painters and decorators, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and builders

The Cost of Kitchen and Garage Conversions in London

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Kitchen and garage conversions are the most popular way and relatively the lowest cost method of increasing the floor area of an existing property and adding real value to your house or flat.

Building extra space can be used in many ways form adding extra rooms, dining area, second living room, play room or home office to building a full extension .The cost of building a garage or Kitchen extensions can be reduced by choosing the right building materials and hiring an experienced building contractor in london

Most of the house extensions builders will provide you with a estimation of the total cost but you should insist on having a fixed price quotation and a clear step payments plan

You should make sure you builders use a contract and have the right kind of insurance

PLANNING PERMISSION For House Extensions

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

PLANNING PERMISSION

Usually you will not require planning permission, provided you do not exceed the permitted development limit for the property , 50-70 cubic metres, depending on where you live London.

If you have a listed buildings or you house is in conservation areas you do not benefit from “permitted development” and in most cases a full Planning Permission is needed.

Also if the property has been extended in the past, you will have to work out the used up space have and if you have used all your permitted development area you may need permission.

Your London Builder will have more information

Advice: House Extensions and Loft Conversions in London

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Planning permission for loft conversions and house extensions is normally needed in most of London boroughs but depends on what other home improvements works you have done in the past you may not need permission

If you required a planning permission there are some conditions:

Loft conversion in London
Terraced house, has a volume allowance you have is 40 cubic metres but If you live in a semi-detached house, the volume allowance you have is 50 cubic metres;
Also note that your loft conversion cannot extend beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway, one more really important restriction is that your loft conversion cannot be higher than the higher part of your existing roof; and you must use materials that are similar to the existing house

There are many other points that you must follow when you planning a loft conversion when it come s to the look and design of the conversion for examples you are not allowed any verandas, balconies or raised platforms as part of your extension, side-facing windows must be obscure-glazed and any opening should be 1.7m above the floor

The most valuable advice that you can get when you are building a house extensions, garage conversion or loft
Conversion is to choose an experienced building company that is able to carry out the work and advice on the best practice, choose the house extensions builders in London