adding a new dimension to your home

adding a new dimension to your home

welcome We have been converting velux, dormer and truss roofs for over 10 years and have built a reputation as a trustworthy family-run business producing quality work. With our comprehensive service, professional design team, fully trained and experienced tradesmen Access Loft Conversions is leading the field when it comes to Loft Conversions. With vast experience in converting many different styles and designs Access Lofts is your number 1 choice for quality loft conversions! Take the time to explore & imagine what Access Loft Conversions could do for you and your home.

quality as standard At Access we believe that you are our future so our aim is to deliver you a realistic concept that maximizes your lofts full potential and incorporates your intentions so that you get the most from your home. Our aim is to provide a conversion that from entering your front door, rising through your home to the new floor feels natural and part of the original structure. We pride our self on the finished product and understand that by doing this we may not always be the cheaper option. But we like to be safe in the knowledge that our lofts are constructed to the highest possible standards and constructed by highly trained tradesman which combine to give our jobs the best finish possible. By applying these highest standards to all aspects of our company we achieve what you desire and maximize the full value of your home so that when the time does come for you to move on you are safe in the knowledge that your home is going to be the most sought after on the market.

are you aware? Many people are not aware of certain facts regarding loft conversions, However here are a few you may not already know): * Not all conversions require planning permission * Building Regulation approval must be obtained for every conversion * Loft Conversions are one of the best ways to add value to you property * A conversion only adds value to your property if it complies with Planning & Building Regulations and is classed as a habitable room. * Many mortgage companies will not lend on a property that has not had a professional conversion * You do not need to move out of your property during the conversion * Most conversions do not require access to inside of your property until the final week of the project.

adding value to your home Did you know that adding an extra room to your property is one of the best ways to add value to your property? According to more than 100 estate agents who took part in a survey carried out by Egg, the online bank. Although they cost more than a new kitchen or bathroom, they ll add up to four times more value and are the most profitable way to make money on your home. But in order to reap the rewards, you ve got to make sure you do it properly.this is not a DIY job! Russell Jervis, managing director of Haart estate agents, warns: "If a loft conversion is carried out properly it can certainly add to the value of a property. However it is important that homeowners follow some simple guidelines otherwise they could simply be pouring a lot of money down the drain." "This means getting a professional builder in, plus possibly an architect who will help to ensure you re making the most of the space. Plus it means spending money on good quality fixtures and fittings. And last but not least, if you want the room to be classed as living space (rather than storage space) then it will have to have a permanent staircase, windows and meet fire and building regulations. Again, do it properly for example a proper staircase that looks like it has always been there will clearly appeal to more buyers (and add more value) than a second-rate ladder.

the process Once you are satisfied that Access is the company for you, contact us using any option on our contacts page and we will be too happy to go over anything you think we might not have covered. At this point you can arrange for one of our consultants to visit you free of charge to discuss all the possibilities available and discuss any questions further. From here we will take all the information we need and you will receive a free no obligation quote approximately 1 week later. Once you have received your quotation and you are happy that we have covered all your requirements, sign and return your proposal acceptance form in the stamped addressed envelope. Once we have received your form one of our admin staff will contact you to arrange a full structural survey of your property. During this time we take the opportunity to answer any queries you may have regarding the service or your loft conversion.this time will also be spent discussing time schedules and start dates. A deposit of 625 will be required at this stage to administer Building Regulations and Architects fees. On completion of the survey we will have one of our Architects draw up your plans.they will then be sent to you for your approval. If Planning Permission is required we will submitted them to the Local Authority for determination under the Section 63 of the Town and Country Planning Act General Development 1990 (Approx 4-8 weeks should be allocated for a decision.this time scale varies depending on the Local Authority).This process is only necessary if the construction requires planning permission. Once planning has been approved we will then prepare Building and Fire Regulation plans and submit to your Local Authority Building Control department for design appraisal and structural calculations to justify the proposed design to the Structural Engineers department for checking and approval. Upon approval, we will then serve the necessary Statutory Commencement Notice upon the Local Authority Building Control Department in accordance with the Regulation 14 of the Building Regulation 1985 (amended 1994). We will then obtain the following permits from your Local Authority prior to the works commencing. a) Skips & material use and storage on the highway (Local Authority Highways Section) b) Waste disposal containers (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991) Once we have all the necessary paper work you will be contacted to confirm the start date upon which one of our teams will arrive to begin work. PLEASE NOTE: During our process you will be contacted at every relevant stage to keep you up to date with the progress.

Head office : 35 St Barnabas Rd Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 6AT Middlesbrough 01642 819373 Darlington 01325 508060 Northallerton 01609 531039 www.loftconversionsnortheast.co.uk