Aries Construction
BN2, Brighton
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BN2, Brighton
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We are a family business who have been in home improvements for over 40years. Our speciality is garage conversion but we do general building with all associated trades ,we can help with design and structural engineer calculations including applications for planning permission and building control approval.
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1 customer review
Terence Kevin Fitzsimons
Garage Conversions
Very professional and expert. Work was done on time and price
and the team were very helpful and friendly
How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
Generally most existing garages can easily be converted into a habitable room integral or attached to the property if structurally sound .
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
After an initial inspection with the client we explain what is required to convert the garage into a habitable room in regards to building regulations which have to be applied for which incurs a fee we use a private company licensed to do so they complete all the forms and send them directly to the local authority.
Most conversions come under permitted development rules only building control approval is required. Within a week of our inspection we provide a details estimate/specication confirming the completion time of the project and our earliest commencement date which can only be reserved subject to a deposit with a firm signed order.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
Most lofts are convertible the modern roof A frame roof structures mainly introduced in the 60s and 70s are more complicated compared to older the older houses.Existing hight is important min 2.3 m required. Position of stairs is important in some cases a room may be lost to facilitate.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
After initial inspection the viability to convert is discussed exposing any obvious problems . If decided to proceed plans with Strutural calculations have to submitted to the the local authority both incurring separate fees from the contract price we provide based the specification . Planning consent is not required if the proposed floor area is under 50 m2 and has a dormer window to the rear of the property. Building control approval is required.
How long have you been in business?
Over 40 years carrying out all aspects of home improvements.
What guarantee does your work come with?
We provide a one year statutory guarantee, we do not quibble in the unlikely event of any of our work needing further attention.
What do you love most about your job?
Providing a competent professional service which our 5 star reference confirm
What inspired you to start your own business?
We are the 3rd generation of builders . From the first generation we are in business to provide a quality service.
Why should our clients choose you?
We have a good track record providing a full package design and build , we care about our clients and always our standards.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We conform to government health and safty requirements.
