3/25/2022

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You now have a very good idea of how much your loft conversion is going to cost, even though it represents good value, you can't afford that, or your budget simply doesn't stretch to that much. Here's what to do next. With help and advice from us you may be surprised at what you can get for your money!

The first consideration is, exactly how far short is your preferred budget, from the itemised costs you have from the AH Building Contractor?

Option 1 Part build or shell build solutions

This scheme works by us AH Building Contractor completing the major structural and external sections of the loft conversion project.

We would recommend that at least the following sections are completed by experts such as AH Building Contractor.

  1. Compile detailed Architectural plans for the purpose of obtaining planning and building approval from your local authority (LA).
  2. Compile detailed structural engineer’s calculations for the approval of LA.
  3. Erect safe and secure scaffolding.
  4. Supply and construct the independent steel flooring system.
  5. Supply and construct all external dormer windows, Velux windows, or roof alterations. Including the external finishing of roofing structure and weather proofing.
  6. Remove / reconstruct existing roof rafters / alter any structural components.
  7. Install all new fire protection.
  8. Install staircase.

Leaving you or others you contract in to do the following

  1. Supply and install all electrical requirements
  2. Supply and install all plumbing requirements
  3. Supply and install all heat loss insulations
  4. Supply and install all plaster boarding
  5. Wet skim all areas to be decorated
  6. Supply and install final fix carpentry, such as skirting boards, doors, stair handrails and cupboard closets.

If you decided to take advantage of option 2 you could save up to 40% off the costs of the loft conversion.

Option 2, self build

With this option we will supply the following

  1. Compile detailed Architectural plans for the purpose of obtaining planning and building approval from your local authority.
  2. Compile detailed structural engineer’s calculations for the approval of LA.
  3. Supply you with detailed diagrams, and site visits to one of our other projects to give you the best help and advice you can get to complete this job as a DIY project.

Please note.

Option 2 should only be chosen if you, or some one close to the project, has a good general knowledge of construction practices. We can offer on site help and advice, and even supply materials needed at the very best cost if necessary.

Finally if you need any further help or clarification of any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us AH Building Contractor.

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Customer Testimonials

It was really nice to receive such a friendly service. The workmen were great- very friendly and full of information and advice. The office staff were there for us every step of the way and we were made to feel special and valued. Our final result was the icing on the cake - it was great and my wife and I are thrilled.

Sam Livesey Stockport

One of our friend's had recently had an extension with AH Building Contractor and recommended them to us. It was the best recommendation we have ever had. AH Building Contractors built a two storey rear extension which was formed into a dining room and bedroom and the results were fantastic.

Mr Crowley Stockport

We called AH Building Contractor as we wanted to create extra living space, but we were unsure which way to proceed.  The advice and professional design options they gave us was unbelievable.  We would never have thought we could create so much space and blend it so well with the existing house.  We can't wait for the dinner guests to ask 'how did you do this'  'Did you use professional interior designers' - We certainly did they are AH Building Contractor of Manchester!

Mr & Mrs Holloway Manchester