ljames555
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I know it depends on how big you need and the different types of roofs installed but just wondering if anyone had this conversion done?
Did you pay a company or did you do as much diy as possible?
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Ben G
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my dad paid his mate to do it. including plans etc it cost over 25k.
think you dont need planning permission now up to a certain amount so couldve saved a lot of money there.
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Dave
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You'd have to be a pretty competent at DIY to take a dormer on.
There's quite a lot to consider like roof covering, flashings as well as how the thing is going to stay up. Get it wrong and at best it'll rain it, at worst you'll severely weaken the roof, especially if there are purlins in the way.
I'd be getting some quotes off local builders/joiners first.
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sc0ott
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Registered: 16th Feb 09
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Grp dormer?
Is your loft converted?
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RichR
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
my dad paid his mate to do it. including plans etc it cost over 25k.
think you dont need planning permission now up to a certain amount so couldve saved a lot of money there.
Planning Permission is £190. You'll still need to go through building regs and they'll more than likely insist on drawings and scantlings calcs if there are any structural changes
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Whittie
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I've done one with my old man (he's in the trade) Surprisingly easier than you think.
Wouldn't do one on my own now though, would have to do a few to have the confidence to do it.
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave
You'd have to be a pretty competent at DIY to take a dormer on.
There's quite a lot to consider like roof covering, flashings as well as how the thing is going to stay up. Get it wrong and at best it'll rain it, at worst you'll severely weaken the roof, especially if there are purlins in the way.
I'd be getting some quotes off local builders/joiners first.
Very true. It's not really a DIY job I'd recommend undertaking. Before you even consider getting it back in the dry, you need to decide the best area and size to position it for structural purposes. You'll be putting a big break in the roof's integrety that wasn't there so getting that back in the dry really requires roofing skills. Not as easy as it looks because if it's wrong, thats that. It will have to be put back in smack on.
Best of luck anyway.
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Chris F
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Professional Job needed!
We done a loft conversion with twin dormers, was a master bedroom with built in wardrobes and en suite.
Was quoted at £40k came in at £52k
I would advice you to get a carpenter based building contractor in if you really want it done right!
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris F
Professional Job needed!
We done a loft conversion with twin dormers, was a master bedroom with built in wardrobes and en suite.
Was quoted at £40k came in at £52k
I would advice you to get a carpenter based building contractor in if you really want it done right!
Whoever did that quote was stupid.
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Chris F
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No they was all extras the customer wanted after and while it was done
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