Lofts and extensions add most value

[brian]

Welcome to the forums.

[bigbean4action!!!!]

hello again, seeing as we are on the subject of loft conversions and conservertories has anyone heard of a company called extend-a-room based in harrogate, they do a range of conservatories/lean too outhouses that knock out the need for groundworks and putting in footings to build your requirements onto, instead they opt for a steel framework with two posts laid into the ground for stability and strength and then build your all glass/pvc conservatory on top, i hear you dont need building regs or planning permission???? also do these kind of builds add the same value to a home as a normal groundbuilt job.

cheers guys

[BigYellow]

Declutter your home before putting it on the market. Selling your home is no small task, especially in this economic downturn. Since it is here to last, some of us cannot afford to wait until the market picks up again before selling. One major tip is to make the most of each room in your house/flat so that the potential buyer straight away see their potential and what he/she would do out of it if he/she lived there. This can be achieved by massively decluttering your home, as it has to become a blank canvas for the buyer. I speak from experience, as I work at Big Yellow Self Storage, I meet more and more people taking up a storage unit in order to put away their clutter while their house is on the market. It is a small investment for big results! Check the website for more info or drop me a line, we can discuss this! All the best, Steph

[Builder SC]

Originally Posted by bigbean4action!!!!

i hear you dont need building regs or planning permission????

For conservatories, planning permission isn't always required.

For a definite guide this site will answer all your questions
www<dot>planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115315205815.html

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[MW234]

Thanks for this info - been finding this site very helpful! Finally registered so I could ask a couple of questions:

I am looking to add a conservatory to our house - we had been thinking of selling 3 years ago, but with the market like it is we think we would be better off improving the house and selling when it picks up. We have had another baby since then, so need to create some more room to live in , and a conservatory makes sense as we actually have a large garden that will still be a god size after the build.

I have read that you can only install double glazing if you are a qualified person? I guess this means that you wither order a conservatory then find someone to install it - or go for a supplier/installer?

I have also read a lot of bad reviews about the cheaper, big companies and wondered what the general consnensus was - are there more bad reviews due to the sheer volume of work they do - or are they really that bad??

Also what are the regs on heating in a conservtory as i have read conflicting reports on what is and isnt allowed - ideally i'd like to extend the central heating with a couple more radiators - is that possible?

Thanks for your time,
M