Floyd Design and Build Ltd

most garage conversions can be done within permitted development rules, thus no planning permission is required. However, building warrants are required. For this, the first step is to have a survey and a set of plans drawn up - we can do this if required. These are then submitted to the council, and at this stage we would have a good indication of costs involved in the build and will present the customer with a quote. In actually getting the job done, the first thing is typically to insulate the floor and raise it to match existing levels, then either stud or batten off the external walls and insulate if not already insulated. The garage door would be removed and replaced normally with a window, possibly block, brick or frame and clad the area under the sill. first fix plumbing and electrics come next, this involves running cables and pipes to where sockets, switches and radiators etc will be. Then we plasterboard, plaster, and mist coat ready for decoration. Final fix joinery (Internal doors, skirtings, architrave, flooring etc), plumbing and electrical.

There are several factors influencing this - the obvious one is space and height. would the rooms end up being low and narrow? bear in mind that the roof needs insulated and the floor may need strengthened, so this will reduce that height even more. Then there's the type of truss - if you have attic trusses, a loft conversion is easy, if not, it can involve some extensive structural alterations. That's not to say it can't be done, just that it may not be cost effective. The other hurdle is where the staircase goes. in some cases you'll loose a room downstairs to add one upstairs. These are all considerations we can help guide you through.

Assuming all the planning work is done, structural engineers report is done and warrant drawings are approved - the first thing is to 'trim out' the structure. This is adding timbers around staircase openings, windows etc, and beefing up the trusses as required. Then the timbers that are in the way will be removed. Next up would be fitting the staircase and windows, insulating the roof, first fix electrics & plumbing, flooring, plasterboard, any internal partitions, door linings, plaster, 2nd fix joinery and decoration.

Floyd design & Build Ltd is a new company formed between myself (Robert) and my dad (Brian). We have both got decades of experience with other companies prior to teaming up and working together.

All our work is guaranteed defect free for 2 years

I love a challenge. Every day is different and every project brings new challenges. I think i would get a bit bored if i was fitting windows all day every day, or laying blocks, or plastering. But when we do large projects i get to do it all, then tell my wife every time i drive past 'i built that'. Sometimes it's a small job that takes me an hour but means a great deal more to the customer to have it done. It's a rewarding job.

I felt that i could do it better. I'm not trying to sound big headed - and i'm not going to prance around saying i'm the best there is, but i'll try to be. Unfortunately these days all you have to do to be a successful tradesman is turn up on time and do the job to a half decent standard. I don't think that's how it should be. We are aiming to give our customers excellent customer service, clear proposals, clear plans, clear contracts, clear expectations, and manage the project from start to finish so that we are the responsible party, and our customer can kick back and relax.

This is a difficult question for me to answer - I'm not going to list a load of marketing nonsense about how we're simply the best and use a load of overused words like 'luxury' and 'superior'. Our work tells the story, our customers would be better people to ask.

We will try our absolute best to ensure our customers have a great experience working with us. No building project should be stressful for the customer - that's my job. I'll bring you solutions, not problems.

We can provide architectural and design services remotely

We can cater to vulnerable people on a case by case basis.