Loft conversions are amongst the trendiest home renovation projects in the UK and many homeowners think to save on the expense by undertaking a DIY loft conversion. This may or may not be a good idea, even with the amazing amount of loft conversion DIY kits and blueprints available on the market today. There are actually at least couple of reasons why you may want to re-think a DIY loft conversion or at the very minimum, alter your plans to combine some DIY aspects with professional assistance.
Keep an Eye on Planning Permissions and Building Regulations
Of course you know well that if you need to change your roofline in any significant way you will need both planning permissions and professional roofing contractors to build up to local building regulations. That should go without saying. But, what happens when you are not altering your roofline appreciably to necessitate building permissions. Do you still need to construct your DIY loft conversion up to local building regulations? You bet you do! Loft conversions must be constructed with structural and fire safety in mind. That is something all the loft conversion drawings in the world just can’t provide for you.
You Can Do Both – Satisfy Your DIY Longings and Utilise the Expertise of a Master Builder
However, there is nothing to say that you can’t have the best of both worlds! Yes, you will need to employ a Master Builder or National Federation of Roofing Contractors accredited roofer for the actual structural alterations or augmentations, but you can have a hand in your DIY loft conversion by doing all the interior decorating and finishing touches yourself. Once the structural and fire safety measures have been seen to the rest is up for grabs. This may or may not save you a few extra pounds but it will certainly satisfy those DIY longings in you!
Consult with the approved FMB Master Bond Builders or NFRC roofers here on My Redlands Roof. Bring your loft conversion drawings or look at theirs. It is possible to have a hand in your DIY loft conversion whilst leaving the safety of your family and friends in the hands of an expert.
