At EGB Builders, we understand how vital the planning phase is for successful home improvements. To ensure we meet or even exceed your expectations, we handle the planning of your project in Woking or the surrounding areas in a proper and professional manner. This includes taking as much time as necessary to avoid mistakes and keep your property extension, garage conversion or loft conversion on track and delivered to an exceptional standard. Using our expertise as time-served local builders, we implement all mandatory and optional features and establish an order of works to keep your project running smoothly.
So you have an idea of what to expect, our conversion and extension specialists have run through the typical planning phase of each project:
When planning a house extension, there are many structural factors we take into account, such as:
Once our local builders in Woking have planned these vital structural components in detail, we work on incorporating drainage, electricity, heating, windows, doors and ventilation. During this stage, our extension specialists also consider how your property extension will meet all relevant building regulations, including fire safety requirements.
We need to ensure appropriate foundations are in place before garage remodels begin because existing foundations may not be deep enough or strong enough to support the added weight of new floors, walls or ceilings. We also take the same considerations with existing walls, which may not be able to cope with an added floor or a new roof.
Further aspects of planning a garage conversion include incorporating sufficient weatherproofing and insulation, as well as windows and ventilation, to meet building regulations and energy efficiency standards.
Perhaps the most important part of planning a loft conversion is ensuring the existing roof offers enough headroom for the new space to be practical. However, don’t panic if there isn’t enough headroom; it just means our builders may have to make structural alterations, as they have many times on projects in Woking and the surrounding areas. While this may mean your project no longer falls within permitted development, it will ensure your conversion is suitable for its intended purpose.
Planning a usable entrance/exit to the conversion is also essential because new staircases must meet certain criteria and need careful placement to minimise their impact on the floor below your loft. In addition, most attic conversions we construct also need new electrics, heating and/or plumbing, and it is important to incorporate systems into plans to ensure proper installation at the correct stage.
We know this sounds like a lot to consider, but there’s no need to worry. As trusted local builders who have delivered countless property extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions in Woking, we handle every aspect of your project. We listen to your needs and ideas, tick every box and take the burden of planning home improvements off your shoulders. Contact us today for:
To discuss your property extension or conversion project with the local builders in Woking and the surrounding areas, call 07872 908246.