Rauta fratelli ltd

1st-Get in mind what you want to do with your garage (If your garage is wasted space where you simply pile up junk, then converting it into a useful room could improve the way you use your house as well as add value.) and speak to an Builder or an Architect(as well as planing permission if required) for advice with your plan.

2nd -Check for planning permission

3rd -Applying for building regulations for garage conversions(Because your project will need building regulations approval you need to notify your local council before you begin by submitting a building notice or full plans application – depending on whether you need planning permission or not.)

Then together with your builder/architect check the following:

1. Make sure the walls and roof are sound

2. Floor slab and foundation – the existing floor may need to be levelled, damp-proofed and insulated, also foundation my need checked.

3. Infilling the door – Most garage conversions simply brick up the garage door

4. Wall insulation

5. Roof insulation

6. Windows & doors

7. Heating and electrics
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1. Can you stand up in your loft?
A – Yes, there is plenty of head height right across most of the space
B – I can stand upright in the middle and for a step or two either side but then I have to stoop
C – No. I can’t stand anywhere in the loft

2. How much space is there between the purlins (these support the rafters) in your roof?
A – There seems to be a lot of space
B – Not a huge amount but I can imagine there’s enough space for a small room
C – Space is very tight


3. How was your roof made?
A – I think it has a standard timber frame
B – I’m not really sure
C – I think it’s a trussed roof. It looks like there might be some steel up there

4. Is there a space on the landing below, where you can imagine stairs rising up from?
A – Yes, there’s lots of space on the landing
B – There are places that could potentially work but we’ll need an expert to do some calculations
C – At the moment I can’t imagine where any stairs might be situated

5. Is there a space in the loft where you can imagine stairs emerging
...and does it have head height when you stand up there?
A – Yes, I think so
B – It’s hard to tell
C – No I don’t think so

6. Do any of your neighbours have loft conversions?
A – Yes
B – Not sure
C – No

Answers

Total the number of times you've answered A, B or C and check out what your score means below.

Mostly As
Well from your answers it is certainly looking positive. It sounds as if you have enough space and head height, and that bringing stairs up from the lower level might not be a problem. If this is a plan you wish to pursue then it could well be worth bringing in an expert to have a look and getting a quote from two or three contractors.

Mostly Bs
You certainly have some positives here so you may well find that carrying out a loft conversion is a possibility. You may end up having to have a fairly small room up there and it may be that your architect or builder has to come up with a clever solution for your stairs – but hold on to the positives and see what a little creativity can do.

Mostly Cs
OK at this stage it’s not sounding great – but don’t give up! If you are determined to pursue this option then do still call the experts in but also prepare yourself for the worst. It may be that your loft is just too low and unsuitable for conversion. Having said that, it may also come down to just how much you are prepared to spend. Dormer windows can sometimes overcome issues of height and space, as can roof lifts. There are also solutions for stairs even when at first glance you can’t necessarily see where to situate them. But you may find the planning issues and greater costs you are facing are just too weighty to make this worth your while.

Stage 1
Scaffolding is erected to provide independent access to the loft.

Stage 2
Structural beams are installed into party walls to form independent timber floor support and front roof elevation with dwarf wall.

Stage 3
Create Dormer structure and install Velux windows.

Stage 4
Complete roof tiling to both new dormer and front roof elevation.

Stage 5
Build interior partition, doorways and ceilings.

Stage 6
Install double glazed windows. Floor and wall insulation.

Stage 7
Create new access staircase between loft conversion and first floor.

Stage 8
Then plasterboard throughout and finally finish with a plaster skim.

Since 2012 working in London in Business over 10 years

depending on the job, usually 10 yrs straight, no issues and any damage or problem fully cost covered
but there are different thing as fibre glass roofing that comes with 25 years
electric and gas comes usually with a shorter guarantee as they require periodically checking(5 yrs more or less) ....

I think the thing that i love the most at my job is That moment when i finish something with my team and our customers get really excited of the result of their new Home. The moment they realise their money went exactly on what they wanted and means something.

The moment i see happy faces and i hear a big ,,Thank you`` coming from heart.

I don`t know what inspired me, i just like to do things my way and bring my own ideas forward or something..

It comes down to priorities. I’m in business to create lifetime clients because in my experience, when you treat someone with care and respect, you get great referrals and word of mouth. Just recently I helped a woman who came to me after having a bad experience with one of the larger building firms. She was so thrilled with what i was able to do for her she wrote me a thank you letter saying ''you’d better send me a big handful of business cards because there are a lot of people I want to send your way!''