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Do I need building regulations approval for my loft conversion?

Planning a loft conversion? Find out if your loft conversion will need building control approval and why this is so important.

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  • Loft conversion

What are the building regulations for insulating my loft conversion

What building regulations considerations are there for loft conversions? Find out more...

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  • Loft conversion

How do I keep my loft conversion at the right temperature?

It's common for lofts to get too cold in winter and too warm in summer. Read our tips on keeping your loft at the right temperature.

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  • Loft conversion

Do I need to make my loft conversion soundproof for building control approval?

Keep noise out for you and your neighbours' sake. Find out more about sound-proofing and the building regulations.

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  • Loft conversion

Why is ventilation important for a loft conversion?

Air circulation by way of ventilation is an important consideration for a loft conversion. Find out why, and how to allow it.

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  • Loft conversion
  • Cooling & ventilation

What do I do before I start building work?

Still at the planning stage? Here are a few things to think about before building work actually begins.

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  • General

What are the key issues in design and construction?

What are the most important things to think about in terms of the design construction?

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  • General

Home improvement advice for homeowners (goals and benefits)

Planning a home improvement or renovation? We'll help get you started.

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  • General

Building regulations applications FAQs

Everything you need to know about making building regulations applications.

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  • General

What are the 17 common mistakes found on building plans?

When building control surveyors check building plans they tend to see the same errors crop up again and again. What are they?

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  • General