BuildorFix Ltd
Glasgow, Glasgow city
Glasgow, Glasgow city
Build or Fix realises and appreciates that renovating a house is much more than painting and decorating. It's improving the home you and your family to live in. It's bringing your dreams of the new kitchen into a reality, a kitchen that meets your needs both functionally and practically.
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How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
Lofts with a minimum head height of 2.3m are usually seen as fit to convert, although obstacles like chimneys or water tanks, as well as the pitch of the roof, can also affect this decision.
If the roof space is less than 2.3m, don’t throw away your dreams of a conversion, as there are other options available. Removing sections of the roof, or all of it, makes it possible to gain the required headspace, however, this adds to the cost and requires planning permission, unlike a more simple conversion.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
Loft Conversion proceeds (Dormer Conversion – typical time span 6 to 8 weeks):
Every loft conversion is slightly different, however we have created a timetable of a loft conversion that contains the most common stages and steps that your loft conversion is likely to go through:
Works will commence with the erection of independent scaffolding.
First delivery of materials – ie structural steels, joisting timbers etc.
An opening is made in the roof for access – initial works are completed externally, so minimising internal disturbance (approx 3/4 weeks)
Floor joisting carried out – following which the local authority Building Inspector will visit to approve floor construction.
If a dormer conversion, the dormer will next be constructed, insulation installed, followed by a further inspection by the Building Inspector.
Completion of external works – ie roofing of dormer, lead work, fascias, soffits, guttering.
Internally, erecting studwork walls, forming bedrooms/ensuite/stairwell access. Insulating walls to required standard.
Fitting dormer windows/Velux windows.
Creating access to facilitate installation of new staircase and fitting new stairs.
Installing new cabling for lighting, sockets, Expelair, smoke alarms etc.
First fix plumbing to new ensuite and additional radiator(s).
Plastering all new areas.
Second fix carpentry works – ie skirtings, architraves, doors, handrail, spindles etc.
Second fix works for electrics (upvc fittings installed) and plumbing (sanitary ware, radiators etc).
Clearing down – including guttering inspection.
Final inspection by Building Inspector who issues Completion Certificate (all works having complied with building and fire regulations).
The new loft is now ready for decoration and habitation.
How long have you been in business?
Build or fix have been operating independently for over 2 years now. However our team have more than 30 years of building experience working on small independent jobs to large commercial jobs such as Silverburn shopping centre. We have experience in retail remodelling to with a recent job in Paisley finishing in great satisfaction for the client.
What guarantee does your work come with?
Build or Fix offer a very unique and unrivalled guarantee.
Our guarantee is simple. We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship and quality service.
If Build or Fix do not deliver in the timescale agreed or we can not complete a job to the agreed specifications we will cover 100% of all materials costs of the job and pay for any future materials required to complete the job.
That is our promise to you
What do you love most about your job?
We love making people happy. We love the joy people get when they see the finished article, the project st completion.
Most of all we love the challenge!
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having worked as sub contractors to some of the UK's biggest home builders and commercial builders we saw a gap in the market to bring that professionalism to the domestic market.
Why shouldn't home owners get the same professional service as large companies? They should, there is absolutely no reason not to.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should have they choice to choose who they feel most comfortable with. If they choose Build or Fix, they can be assured they will receive a professional service with high standards backed up with trust and reliability throughout the job.
Jobs are not without challenges, our job is to ensure all challenges are met.
