LOFT CONVERSIONS | GARAGE CONVERSIONS | CELLAR CONVERSIONS | DOMESTIC EXTENSIONS GUIDE TO your home Your expert guide to everything extending TNK Construction Ltd BUILDING YOU A BETTER HOME Building Your Dream Home A Perfectly Established Interior Avoid moving costs and the stresses that Once your new build or commercial come with upheaving your possessions by property is ready, it’s essential to make sure allowing us to expand the space you the interior is completed professionally. currently have. Whether it’s a loft conversion From dry lining and plastering to installing or an extension, we’ll also add value to doors, kitchens, and stairs, we have your property. it covered. Constructing New Build Bring Your Property Back Properties to Life Many first-time buyers often look at new Once you’re home starts to look old and tired, build homes due to their stylish appearance you may find yourself quickly falling out of and affordable costs. Taking on projects such love with your property. At TNK Construction as assembling a block of new flats or houses, Ltd, our builders are on hand to refurbish our team work tirelessly throughout. your house and breathe new life into it. T: 020 8128 9485 E: [email protected]. www.tnkltd.co.uk Toughened Glass Systems is one of the UK’s leading safety glass and glazing suppliers offering a range of products including: I ROOFLIGHTS I SKYLIGHTS I GLASS JULIET BALCONIES I GLASS PARTITIONS I GLASS BALUSTRADES I KITCHEN SPLASHBACKS I MIRRORS I STRUCTURAL WALK ON GLASS I SEALED DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS ....and many more products. FLAT ROOFLIGHTS & SKYLIGHTS FRAMELESS GLASS BALCONIES & BALUSTRADES GLASS JULIET BALCONIES & GLASS PARTITIONS www.toughenedglasssystems.co.uk • [email protected] Telephone: 020 3633 3224 • Mobile: 07736 153248 LB Waltham Forest guide to extending your home 1 CONTENTS Introduction 5 After reading this guide, should you wish to Domestic Extensions 15 proceed with a project requiring Building Regulations Approval, Loft Conversions 27 please ensure that you use LB Waltham Forest Garage Conversions 37 Building Control Services. This is because we provide an independent, Domestic Cellar impartial, and publicly Conversions 45 accountable service which is carried out by a team of experienced surveyors Other Alterations 51 with unrivalled local knowledge. The service Selling Your Property 56 is non-profit making and the standards will be implemented fairly and And Finally – professionally. How to Save Money 58 This publication is also available as an ebook: www.extendingyourhome.com/walthamforest We very gratefully acknowledge the support of the firms whose advertisements appear throughout this publication. As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements. It is necessary however for it to be made clear that, whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements it contains, neither the promoter involved nor the Publisher can accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, or for the products or services advertised. Designed and published by LABC Publishing (part of zinc media), Kings House, Royal Court, Brook Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7AE. Tel: (01625) 613000. www.zincmedia.com Ref: PUH 2019 © LABC Publishing. All rights reserved. LB Waltham Forest guide to extending your home 3 ORESTI PAVING We are proud to offer a complete construction service from design & Construction to refurbishments and maintenance. We operate in a range of business and domestic sectors including: N Refurbishment N Electrical Installations N Basement Extensions Paving and Driveways • Fencing N Bathrooms Patios and Paths • Turf Laying N Construction N New Buildings Soft Landscaping • Jet Washing N Loft Conversions Tel: 07838 230043 Ijaz Ashraf: (079) 88625363 Ali Maher: (074) 03111852 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.orestipaving.co.uk Web: www.jazzybuilders.co.uk 4 LB Waltham Forest guide to extending your home INTRODUCTION Your home is likely to be one of your biggest assets, it is a major long- term investment and over the course of your occupancy your home will have to adapt to the changing needs of you and your family. Background entering into contractual arrangements with Your home is likely to be one of your your builder. biggest assets, it is a major long-term There is a legal requirement on both the investment and over the course of your builder and the owner of the building to occupancy your home will have to adapt to make an appropriate Building Regulations the changing needs of you and your family. Application and to comply with the Building Within England and Wales most Regulations. Failure to do so can result in construction work is covered by the prosecution through the Magistrates’ Court. Building Regulations. These are technical standards set by the government and all but Purpose of this Guide the most minor building work carried out This guide will take you through the must conform to these standards. Building Control process. It is not a substitute for professional advice but it The standards cover many aspects of aims to show how your project will be health and safety within buildings as well as affected by the Building Regulations. energy consumption and accessibility. The Separate advice should be sought for Building Regulations are detailed technical Planning Permission. The guide is divided standards set to ensure that the building into chapters that contain advice about stock within England and Wales is built to a typical building projects and it is hoped reasonable standard and that it meets the that when you have read it you will have a needs of the population. better understanding of what is involved in The Building Regulations are minimum a domestic building project. acceptable standards, they do not Domestic projects that may require Building cover quality of workmanship or finishes Regulations consent include: beyond that required to ensure the safe construction of the building. It is possible • Extensions that a building which complies with the • Garage conversions Building Regulations may not meet the finishing standards that you require and • Loft conversions you should be mindful of this when you are • Cellar conversions LB Waltham Forest guide to extending your home 5 Design & Build AE4Build Building & Planning Construction Contractors • Loft Conversions Alan Shadbolt originally set up as a builder some 30 years ago. • Kitchen Extensions A surveyor by profession, he had previously worked for number • Plumbing Services of building and construction companies. • Electrical Services Shadbolt (Design & Build) are also able to offer a full design and draughting service and will submit applications for planning • Gardening Services and building control permission. They also also have a number • Bathroom Services of links with Architects, Engineers and Interior Designers who • Extensions can be called upon when required. T: 07891 231056 [email protected] [email protected] 07508 942 640 www.ae4build.co.uk Nelson House, 341 Lea Bridge Rd, Leyton, E10 7LA. 6 LB Waltham Forest guide to extending your home • Structural alterations e.g. removing load • Some conservatories bearing walls If you are considering a building project and • Alterations to drainage, hot water or you are unsure as to whether it will require Building Regulations consent please feel heating systems free to contact us and we will be happy to • New or replacement windows advise you. • Electrical work The Building Regulations • Replacement roof coverings Process If your project needs Building Regulations • Cavity wall insulation consent you will need to make a Building • Some garages Regulations application. How to Proceed Unless you are experienced in construction you will need to get some professional advice. There are a number of ways of obtaining this including: 1. Appointing an architect/technician or building surveyor: these will prepare drawings and designs for your proposal, obtain the necessary approvals and if required they will also help you to find a suitable builder and manage the project for you. 2. Appointing a design & build company: these companies offer a one-stop shop for construction projects, their design department will prepare the necessary drawings and obtain the necessary approvals and their construction departments will translate these drawings into reality. 3. Using an experienced builder: some builders have experience in carrying out domestic projects and may be able to offer you a package similar to the design & build companies. WHATEVER TYPE OF PROJECT THAT YOU ARE UNDERTAKING WE WILL ARRANGE TO CARRY OUT A SERIES OF INSPECTIONS OF THE WORK IN PROGRESS. 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