Yearly Archives: 2011
May 4th, 2011
Will i need planning permission?
Full planning permission is not always required depending on the type of the property and the type/size of the loft conversion you wish to build. Most loft conversions fall within the permitted dvelopement rights, in this instance Charles Grosvenor always apply for a ‘Certificate of Lawful Developement’ from your local planning office to ensure the…
April 21st, 2011
Dr & Dr Remoundos, Oxford
‘Thank you very much to you all for completely renovating our home in such a professional manner. We would be happy to recommend your business. Thank you also for the flowers – a lovely touch”.
April 12th, 2011
Mr & Mrs Tibbs, Tanworth-in-Arden
“Thank you to everyone involved, everyone worked very hard and they were always friendly & helpful”.
March 22nd, 2011
How quickly can we get started?
Our company policy is to have all of the approvals in place prior to commencing with the building work. Once we have the plans prepared and the planning (or certifiacte of lawful development) and building regulations approval, we can typically start the conversion within 3-4 weeks. The exact timing would be confirmed during a ‘Pre-Build…
February 9th, 2011
Can you build from client’s own plans?
We can build from clients own plans providing that we are satisfied that they are adequate to obtain the necessary approval, the way in which the loft conversion is designed is the most cost effective to construct and the design will not cause unnecessary disruption (such as internal brick piers and beams below the ceiling when…
January 24th, 2011
Where will the staircase go?
We would try to design the stairase to be fitted over the existing to give the continuation of handrails and balustrades etc and to avoid loosing space from an existing 1st floor bedroom. However this would only be possible if there is sufficient headroom to the new staircase leading to the loft conversion and the…
January 22nd, 2011
Mr S. Kitson, Winnersh
“The builders were very friendly, poilte and tidy – they would hoover up the house at the end of each day. The electrician came back twice to fix snags which was much appreciated. Overall we are extremely happy with the quality and speed of the work”.
January 1st, 2011
Mr & Mrs Mayon-White, Oxford
“Lovely teamwork and a super result, we especially like the back-up from the office staff. Thank you”.
