Frequently Asked Questions
01
How Long Will my Project Take?
As all our projects are bespoke, the timescales can vary according to size & specification. Specific times can be discussed with your surveyor & an estimate will be provided within your quotation. Typical build times for loft conversions tend to average around 10-12 weeks. Typical build times for extensions tend to average around 14-16 weeks.
02
Will Your Arrange Local Authority Approvals?
SMA Lofts & Extensions will discuss your project with you to prepare the design plans to your specification requirements. We will then undertake the submission of your application design to your Local Authority for all necessary approvals. We will handle any liaison required in order to obtain a decision from your Local Authority. On average, a decision due date averages 8 weeks from the point of application.
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Do You Offer an Insurance-Backed Guarantee?
SMA Lofts & Extensions offer insurance-backed guarantees on all of our projects. We also have £10million employer's liability & £5million public liability insurance to protect your property & our teams, for your peace of mind. We are also a (Government Backed) Trust Mark approved member & a member of the UK Trades Confederation.
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What About Any Other Permits That May be Required?
SMA Lofts & Extensions will arrange all required permits from skips to scaffolding, if & when applicable to minimise hassle your end.
05
How Much Will it Cost?
As we look at each project as an individual, bespoke project, we create a specification that is also specific to each property. Therefore, it is difficult to assign a cost without having more details about the property itself & the proposed function that you want your new space to create. Since Covid-19 & subsequent material price increases, the average job price has also increased considerably across the industry, nationwide with no view of decreasing again in the nearby future. On average, a standard loft conversion starts from £65k incl. vat. with an average rear extensions starting from £75k incl. vat. This then depends heavily on your property & the extent of specification & works you wish to include. Contact us now to discuss your free, fixed price quotation!