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Attic insulation
I want to have insulation added to my attic but it isn’t tall enough to stand up in. Will this be an issue? Is there anything I can do to take it easier to work in? Will this likely affect how long the work will take and the cost of the job?
Hip to gable loft conversion timescale
Does eight weeks sound about right for the timescale to do a hip to gable loft conversion?
Can a loft conversion increase the number of bedrooms?
My home currently has three bedrooms. If I have my attic converted to a bedroom, could I or could I not sell it as a ‘four-bedroom property’?
Velux to dormer conversion cost
I’m weighing up whether the cost of converting a Velux window to a dormer makes sense for the additional space and head-height gain. What should we expect quotes to be?
Loft conversion insurance
Is loft conversion work generally insured? What insurance is it covered by?
Hip to gable vs dormer loft conversion
Which takes longer, a hip to gable loft conversion or a dormer loft conversion?
Building regs for roof height
What do the building regs say about roof height for an attic conversion?
Do all loft conversions need RSJs?
Do all loft conversions involve the use of RSJ beams or does it depend on the nature and type of the loft conversion?
Fire safety in loft conversions
Apart from adequate stairs and openable windows, what other fire safety features does a loft conversion need to meet building regs? Are there any extra features that aren't legally required but are good to have?
Loft conversion in winter?
Can loft conversions take place in the winter or just in and around the summer months?
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