SJCollier Construction (Design and Build)
Shevington, , Lancashire
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Shevington, , Lancashire
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I can offer a full design only package, I am professional and efficient.
From the initial design sketches to planning and building regulation applications to full construction drawings.
I can also prepare structural calculations.
I have many happy customers.
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1 customer review
Ann
Architectural Services
Very proffesional and pleasant.
How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
Most garages can be converted unless they are prefabricated.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
Make a building control application.
Construction of a new insulated floor.
Removal of the garage door and construction of a small wall and fitting of a window.
Completely line the perimeter walls with stud walls, insulation, plasterboard and skim.
Insulate the ceiling plasterboard and skim.
Fit adequate electrics and heating.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
A loft conversion is possible in any roof with a minimum height of 2.4m from the top of the ceiling joist to the underside of the ridge beam.
However it is possible in some older houses (high ceiling heights at first floor level) to lower the first floor ceiling and convert the space above.
If a house is detached then some times it is possible to raise the ridge height to gain the extra room required. Planning will be required for this type of conversion. A lot of rear elevation dormers can be constructed under permitted development (thus not requiring a planning application).
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
Full dimensional survey of the house.
Preparation of drawings and structural calculations.
Preparation and submission to Local authority for planning (if required) and building control approval.
Most loft conversions can be constructed from scaffolding. The materials being taken in from the scaffolding.
The construction of the new structural floor is the first part of the job.
The fitting of roof windows and the construction of perimeter stud walls can then be carried out.
First fit plumbing and electrical work is carried out then the insulation is fitted.
One of the last stages is fitting of the new staircase which would need to be carried out from within the building.
The room will then be plastered and the second fit joinery and electrical work carried out.
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing a good job through from my designs to the completion.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have worked in Structural design offices for the local authority, consultants and builders.
I have studied building at college and I am a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers.
My knowledge and experience in construction has given me the skills to design and build projects nationally and internationally.
Being able to do it for my self and do it well has been driving force.
Why should our clients choose you?
For all the above reasons.
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