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Loft Conversions in Enfield - Services
Loft conversions covering North London, Enfield and Barnet
From Survey to Completion
A member of our team carries out a no obligation survey on your property. This enables us to discuss your requirements and for us to offer our advice on the best option for you. We will ensure that the proposed conversion compliments the existing exterior of your house and provides you with the maximum amount of living space for your loft area.
Quotation
A fixed quotation will be sent to you detailing all proposed work and specifications. Should you wish to proceed, we will issue you a schedule of payments, which will clarify the payment dates for your conversion and will confirm the agreed work that is to be carried out. We will ask you to forward a deposit with the completed payment plan so that plans can be originated and to secure you a place in our working schedule. Please note that a final payment will only be required once all work is completed, passed on site by the local authority/independent inspectors, and you are happy.
Plans
A member of our team will carry out a full survey of your property and initiate for the full working drawings and structural calculations to be drawn up. These will comply with all current building regulations. The cost of the plans and calculations are included in the quotation.
Local Authority Permission
The proposed plans will be forwarded to you for your approval before they are submitted into your local authority. Any alterations you want can be made at this point. Should you require planning permission, the appropriate forms will be completed and submitted. Planning permission normally takes 8 to 12 weeks depending on your local authority. Throughout this time, Charles Jeffrey will liaise with the council concerning the progress of your application and act accordingly should it be required.
Once planning permission/lawful development is obtained or before work commences, full plans and structural calculations will be submitted to the Building Control Department or Independent Building Control Inspectors. A statutory commencement notice will be sent to the council informing them when work is going to begin on your property. We work closely and consult the appointed Inspectors throughout your conversion. Site visits to inspect the work are arranged when appropriate.
Ready to Start
Once all approvals that are required have been obtained, we will confirm your start date. A member of Charles Jeffrey will meet with you before any work commences on your property. We will arrange for the scaffolding to be erected and materials to be delivered ready for work to commence.
Schedule of Works
Every loft conversion is different depending on your property, type of loft conversion and design. However, they do tend to follow the same format.
| Preparation | Independent scaffolding is erected Your existing loft hatch is sealed shut - this will be plastered over later We create an opening in your roof for access to your loft area Existing chimney and tanks are removed if required Receive 1st fix materials Arrange for delivery of skip |
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| Structural Work | All load bearing steels, trimmers, and steel plates that are structurally calculated for your loft are installed Structural walls of the dormers, hip to gable end construction, and mansard are formed New structural floor joists are laid. |
| Plumbing Work: 1st Fix | Old tanks are removed Tanks that are in use are disconnected and re-located in the void area within your loft space New pipe work is laid ready to accommodate new sanitary ware to your shower/bath room |
| Electrical Work: 1st Fix | New wires are laid ready to accommodate all electrical fittings to your loft room(s) |
| External Work | New UPVC / Wooden Double glazed windows are installed Velux skylight windows and flashing kits are installed Roofing work including tiling, lead work and flat roof/s is completed Fascia boards, guttering and down pipes are fixed New external walls are rendered or pebble dashed |
| Internal Work | The whole of the loft is insulated to comply with Building Regulations Internal walls are formed Flooring is laid creating loft room floor Stairs to loft area are installed Whole area of loft conversion is clad with plasterboards Two coats of plaster are applied to boarded areas |
| Plumbing Work: 2nd Fix | Radiators, sanitary ware, and new boilers are installed Waste connections are connected into your existing drainage system Existing S.V.P is extended |
| Electrical Work: 2nd Fix | Plug sockets, light points, extractors fans etc. are connected to the wiring in your loft Connection is made to your existing fuse board |
| Second Fix | Skirting and architrave is fixed throughout your newly converted room/s ½-hour fire checked doors with self-closing devices are hung Self-closing devices are fitted to all existing doors that lead onto the stairwell |
| Completed | The site is cleared Scaffolding is removed All skips are removed from site |
| Building Control Approval | Inspections from the appointed Building Inspector will take place throughout your conversion. A final inspection will be carried out and a completion certificates issued. |
Take the first step today, call us and soon you could be enjoying the benefits of a Charles Jeffrey loft conversion.