Mars Building Contractors - Loft conversions
Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion is increasingly becoming the most popular way to add the extra space you need in your home, whilst adding value at the same time.
Mars Building Contractors are able to offer a full Loft Conversion service, from an initial no obligation consultation to designing with our architect and then project management and construction of your loft from start to finish.
Our Customer Satisfaction Promise:
Mars Builders and Building Contractors has been built on our good reputation; we know that we are only as good as our last job. With our building projects you get:
- No hidden extras - When we price a building job, we provide a detailed quotation, so you will know exactly what is and what is not included. This means there is no question of any hidden extras!
- Quality assured - All our builders and tradesmen are fully qualified and experienced and have worked together for many years. Everyone works to the same high standards and with the same aim - to achieve the best possible results with complete customer satisfaction.
- Service you can rely on - We know that once your house and life have been disrupted by the start of building work, the last thing you want is for nothing to happen for days or even weeks on end. We only take on building projects which we are sure we can cope with, which ensures that we can achieve full continuity of work on all our contracts so with Mars Builders this does not happen.
This is why we only take on a work load which we are sure we can cope with, which ensures that we can achieve full continuity of work on all our contracts.
Mars Builders and Building Contractors has been built on reputation; we know that we are only as good as our last job!
Planning Permission
Planning permission is not normally required. However, permission is required where you extend or alter the roof space and it exceeds specified limits and conditions.
Under new regulations that came into effect from 1 October 2008 a loft conversion for your home is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:
- A volume allowance of 40 cubic metres for terraced houses
- A volume allowance of 50 cubic metres for detached and semi-detached houses.
- No extension beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway.
- No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof.
- Materials to be similar in appearance to the existing house.
- No verandas, balconies or raised platforms.
- Side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor.
- Roof extensions not to be permitted development in designated areas*.
- Roof extensions, apart from hip to gable ones, to be set back, as far as practicable, at least 20cm from the eaves.
*Designated areas include national parks and the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.
Building Regulations
Building regulations approval is required to convert a loft or attic into a liveable space.
Looking for a reliable builder for your loft conversion - give Mark a ring now for a chat or arrange a free quotation …
Tel : 01438 812949 -
Mobile : 07956 503162 -
E-mail : mark@marsbuild.co.uk