Calder Valley Architects
Lower Cumberworth
(7)
Lower Cumberworth
(7)
Calder Valley Architects is a local practice specialising in domestic and small commercial projects.
We offer a free initial consultancy where we will call out to your property and have a chat about what you are trying to achieve.
7 customer reviews
Lisa Battye
Architectural Services
We found Mark to be very helpful, he did a great job and was very quick and efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing an architect
Hil Williams
I contacted Mark after seeing his web site while searching for a local architect. Being unsure of what might be required Mark happily came out and listened to my ideas - his advise was invaluable and although I have decided to follow a route that does not require his services at this time I am in no doubt that when I do need them he will be my first port of call. Thanks again Mark for your help and advice. More...
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Hil Williams
I contacted Mark after seeing his web site while searching for a local architect. Being unsure of what might be required Mark happily came out and listened to my ideas - his advise was invaluable and although I have decided to follow a route that does not require his services at this time I am in no doubt that when I do need them he will be my first port of call.
Thanks again Mark for your help and advice.
More...
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Hil Williams
I contacted Mark after seeing his web site while searching for a local architect. Being unsure of what might be required Mark happily came out and listened to my ideas - his advise was invaluable and although I have decided to follow a route that does not require his services at this time I am in no doubt that when I do need them he will be my first port of call.
Thanks again Mark for your help and advice.
More...
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Bob Bond
We used Mark to design the conversion of a large upstairs playroom into two bedrooms and a living room for our twin daughters. He made amazing use of the available space, explained everything to us without using architect jargon and project managed the other contractors that were involved. We'll definitely be using Calder Valley Architects again. More...
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Bob Bond
We used Mark to design the conversion of a large upstairs playroom into two bedrooms and a living room for our twin daughters. He made amazing use of the available space, explained everything to us without using architect jargon and project managed the other contractors that were involved. We'll definitely be using Calder Valley Architects again. More...
Reviewed on Google Maps
Bob Bond
We used Mark to design the conversion of a large upstairs playroom into two bedrooms and a living room for our twin daughters. He made amazing use of the available space, explained everything to us without using architect jargon and project managed the other contractors that were involved. We'll definitely be using Calder Valley Architects again. More...
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
Generally attached and integral garages are the best candidates for increasing the ground floor area of the house and turning into living accommodation.
They are usually large enough to create a decent sized room but headroom is the biggest problem and you ideally need about 2.4m clear from the floor to the underside of the roof structure.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
Converting a garage is usually exempt from planning, but this is not always the case if the property is listed, within a conservation area, close to another listed building.
However, you will need to apply for building regulations approval to show that any building work complies with the national guidelines.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
Headroom and access are the main issues.
To install a full stair to the new room in the loft will have an impact on the existing first floor rooms and the headroom in the loft space will dictate how much usable space you can create.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
Generally a loft conversion will not require planning approval, even if a new dormer window is proposed, as long as this is on the rear facing side of the roof.
However, you will need to apply for building regulations approval to show that any building work complies with the national guidelines.
