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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

Loft conversion windows - common questions

Building regulations, planning permission, heat loss & replacement. Read our answers to your common loft conversion windows questions.

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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 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

How should I choose and work with a builder on my home improvements?

Be careful who you choose to work on your home improvements. Find out how to choose and work with a builder.

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  • General

Tell me about the building regulations

Find out what the building regulations, building control and the Approved Documents are and how they help protect you and your family.

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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

What details should the plans for my new house extension include?

What will your building control surveyor need to see on the plans for your new house extension?

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  • Extension

What building control site inspections should I expect for my new extension?

Your building control surveyor will want to see your extension at specific points during your new extension build.

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  • Extension

What type of roof will I need for my house extension?

You have choices for the roof of your new house extension - find out what the pros and cons are of each.

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  • Extension
  • Roof