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Click the file below to see photographs of a resent loft
conversion we have completed.
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Loft conversions are popular, because they appeal to people who like the
area they live in, but want additional space. Quite often this means turning their 3 bed home into a 4 bed home. You
will see a lot of loft conversions in Cambridge as they suit the terraced and semi detached housing stock very well. They
are in effect a very easy way of turning a 3 bed home into a 4 bed and are therefore also seen as a good investment. They
are also the easiest way to create a new master bedroom with en-suite.
Key benefits of a loft conversion:
1. Allows you to remain in the area you like to live whilst enlarging your home to meet the needs of
your family.
2. Investment. The money spent is an investment. There are many areas of Cambridge where 3 bed terrace
houses are the norm. The areas are great, the houses are lovely, but a 4 bed will command a higher price than the original
3 bed, if you come to sell.
3. The new room is flexible. An extra bedroom whilst the children are growing
up, an office once they have moved on. The room is large enough for multiple purposes and can accommodate an en-suite.
4. Your home will be more energy efficient as a result. The insulation within the new room and within your
existing roofs will meet today's high standards. In addition, if you choose Fordham Restoration to complete the
work, we provide insulation materials and thicknesses in excess of recommended standards.
The Fordham Restoration
Process:
Our loft conversion process takes between eight
and 10 weeks and follows nine stages to completion. We provide you with a project plan prior to starting, so you know
what is happening and when. Our process has been developed over time and is now a well trodden path, so you can be assured
that your new room will be started and completed with the minimum of disruption to your family.
A recent
project:
Click on the file below to see a photo story of a loft conversion completed in 2010.
Cost:
This will vary depending on two variables: 1. size and 2. whether you want an en-suite
as well. A room on its own will cost less than a room with an en-suite, but the additional bathroom will add more value to
the property.
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Why choose Fordham Restoration?
Our experience - We have a great team of people
who have knowledge and long experience. Our experience also means we choose the best materials.
We
are pro-active - This might be the first time you have converted a loft. Our experience means we may suggest things to you
if we think they will help you.
We provide you with a project plan which outlines the process we follow,
giving you peace of mind.
We take no money up-front. We invoice you after each stage is completed
or at agreed times.
Please ask us to show you previous loft conversions we have completed.
Regulations:
You don't need Planning Permission for a loft conversion as long
as you meet certain criteria.
You will need to do two things:
1. Write
a 'Party Wall Agreement' with your neighbour if your home is terraced or semi detached.
2. 'Building Regulations.' All work must
comply with Building Regulations, the good news is that this is a very easy process to follow. You file a 'Building
Notice' prior to the work starting and within 2 days the work can begin. Once started we will liaise with the
relevant Building Regulation office for you, so they can monitor progress and sign off at key stages. We will meet with them
at your home as the project progresses, so this does not inconvenience you. After completion we will get all the certificates
for you.
Drawings:
It is much better to have professional drawings. This will help with Regulations and help us your builders
ensure you get exactly what you want. We can recommend a good Architectural Drawer and a Structural Engineer if you wish.
Project Management:
Quite a few people - TV programmes, Building organisations, etc -
sometimes advise to get a 3rd party project manager for your building work. We at Fordham Restoration include full project
management as part of our service. You don't need to deal and manage lots of people, you just deal with your named
Project manager at Fordham Restoration.
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