If you’ve decided your home would be improved by a loft conversion then it’s important you find a reputable, reliable and experienced company to complete the renovation. The right company for you might not be the same as that for someone else so it’s important you do your own research. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
Finding the Right Company
You need to choose a company which are capable of the job you require. Large loft renovations may need complex constructional work and therefore you need to find a firm who have dealt with this kind of job before. You can always get different companies to come and assess your job and then compare quotes too.
Remember Planning Permission
If you have an idea in your head of what you’re planning to use your new loft for and how you want it to look you can get your chosen company to draw up specialist plans based upon your thoughts. In many instances planning permission will be required but your chosen loft conversions specialist should have the credentials to sort this out for you.
Use an Architect
Some people prefer to show their plans and ideas to an architect before a chosen loft conversion company and this way you can have an even more specialised plan. This option means you can turn up at a range of conversion companies and collate quotes for your ready-made plan. It means you can ensure you get the best possible deal with no catches.
Check, Check and Check Again
When you’re searching for the right loft conversion company it is essential you do as many checks as you can and research the companies in depth. You need to find out about their previous work if possible and even check it out if this opportunity arises. A quality company will be more than happy to refer you to their happy customers and then you can verify their satisfaction. We’d suggest you aim to find at least three referrals from customers who have had the same sort of work you’re planning. Ideally these will all be recent jobs so indicative of the current quality the company is offering. If there are significant gaps in the company’s progress, without explanation, then you should be concerned.
Contractually Binding
Before you sign on ANY dotted lines you need to get the aforementioned referrals. You should then check the business’ premises where possible and make sure you’ve seen the registered details of their workers, those who would be working on your property at any rate. You should also make sure you see a recent copy of their insurance details.
A professional loft conversion firm will accept card payments and you should again be wary of any company who ask for large cash lump sums.
Works Schedule
Once you’re happy with your chosen company you need to get it all down on paper. As well as the start date you want to make sure an estimated completion date is provided, to ensure the job doesn’t drag on for months.