EXTENSIONS AND LOFT CONVERSIONS.

               The most common reason for extending a home or converting a loft area is to create extra family space. This could be adding new bedrooms, en-suites, bathrooms, dining rooms, utility rooms or a kitchen.            
               Whatever your project we’ll work with you from design to completion to make sure that you get exactly what you want. We also provide the services to fit-out your new space whether it’s a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.

• loft conversions

                Caplin building services provide a professional Loft Conversion service, and can provide exceptional Velux roof windows and Dormers.

                If you have a loft, we can convert it to create the extra space you need. Our team will provide you with advice and ideas on making your loft work for you, by providing you with the best conversion solution with the minimum fuss and mess. We carry out loft conversions on all types of buildings, so if you are unsure whether using the loft void is an option, give us call and we’ll provide you with advice free of charge.

                A loft conversion can not only add space but increase the value of you property, so its essential the job is done well. We can take you through the entire loft conversion process. Advising you, and if you wish, consulting with Local Authority building officers and architects on your behalf. We can advise on the best materials for the job, constructing your ideal loft. We aim to provide the best quality loft conversion within your budget.

                All of our loft conversions and Velux roof windows and dormers specialists are very experienced, hard working and friendly; this ensures that we can offer our customers a high quality level of workmanship, reliability and efficiency that cannot be matched by our competitors.

• Extensions & side returns.

                We undertake building extensions and general alterations on all residential properties and can help you design the perfect building extension and advise you on the best materials for your project. Our philosophy is to provide the best quality house extension within your budget.

1. We need more room.

We have thought about moving but cannot find anything suitable in our price range, can we extend our existing home?

               Firstly decide what sort of room is needed, is it to start a family or is the kitchen too small or do you need a garage?

2. Has our property got room to develop i.e. loft room, rear or side extension?

                There are certain requirements to be able to extend your property. For example if you would like a loft conversion you will need at least 2.0 metres head height. This can vary but generally this is the excepted height. There are other requirements but this is by far the most critical.

               If you are considering extending to the rear or to the side of your home there is generally no problem, providing there is the depth and width of space available to build. Planning permission maybe required, and there must be no objections from the neighbouring properties.

3. Do we need permission to extend?

                Many proposed alterations do require planning permission but there are exceptions and many extensions can be built under 'permitted development', the best way to find out is by contacting your local authority planning office and they will explain what is necessary. The planning office will explain how they would like it to look in relation to the immediate area and what is required to do so, (it takes approximately eight weeks for the local authority to arrive at a decision). This part is all about street scene, roof height and extra walls. Once permission has been granted for you to build you will then require building regulation permission this part takes approximately five weeks. In some cases you may be able to submit a building notice and build immediately and again we can advise you here.

                 The above is a general insight to what it takes to start the process of developing your property. Most people tend to instruct an Architect/Surveyor who will take charge of all the red tape once they have decided to develop. They will also design the project for you with your input. When the drawing is complete you can then instruct building contractors to carry out the work to your specifications. Call us now on our free phone number for further help and information.

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