Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we are asked most often.

Do I need planning permission?

We can tell you whether you do and, if so, we apply for it as part of our service. Even when planning permission isn't required, we apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development, so you have it confirmed in writing.

Do I need Building Regulations approval?

We prepare the detailed plans and structural calculations and apply for approval on your behalf, as part of our service.

How will I know the work meets Building Regulations?

We tell the Building Control authority at least 48 hours before work begins. They send an inspector to your home, who visits several times during the project to check the work follows the detailed plans. At the end you receive a certificate confirming that your conversion meets the Building Regulations.

Do you use your own tradesmen?

Yes, we employ our own skilled tradesmen.

Will you leave my job to start others?

No. We see each job through before moving on.

Will the price go up once work starts?

No. Once we have agreed a price, we don't come back for more money.

Can work go ahead in bad weather?

Yes.

Can I see some of your work?

Yes. Our portfolio shows a selection of our projects, and we can arrange visits to previous ones.