ATTIC CONVERSION START TO FINISH - Architect Builder shows you how in 8 minutes

📞 Got questions on your self-build, extension or renovation plans? Speak to me: https://buildbetterthings.com/one-to-... 👉 Prefer free tools first? Download my pricing templates, material calculators, CAD models & SketchUp guides – instant access via email: https://buildbetterthings.com/resources/ 👉 Subscribe for more weekly tips on building smarter & saving money:    / @build-better-things   🔔 Hit the bell for updates! Many houses have got a roof space lying idle and in this start to finish video I'll take you through step by step, the stages i took to build this attic conversion. Stage 1 - Preparation and survey - once you’ve found your property Stage 2 - Drawings and design - making it easier to build - See my other video for how I draw my projects -    • ATTIC CONVERSION - HOW I DREW IT - from in...   Download Sketchup https://help.sketchup.com/en/download... Stages 3 & 4- Planning Permissions and Building Regulations (for outside UK most governments publish their rules online so you can use the links below as guidance for your search Scotland https://www.mygov.scot/perm-developme... https://www.gov.scot/policies/buildin... England https://www.gov.uk/government/publica... https://www.gov.uk/government/collect... Wales https://gov.wales/planning-permission... https://gov.wales/building-regulations With that all in place, it’s time to start the build. Whether to do yourself and whether to get a builder is something I discuss in the video. For the stages after you have completed your loft survey and ready for the attic build, the following is a good step by step summary....and can be seen in my other video where I go through the pricing.....   • HOW MUCH I PAID FOR THIS ATTIC CONVERSION ...   Demolitions Setting out and stairwell heights Studwork and framing The only bits I paid for - roofing, and sending of my drawings to a stair manufacturer Services install - gas engineer and electrical sign off - if the house has been neglected then you will probably have to examine and consider upgrading all the services. Windows - consider the long delivery times and remember you get what you pay for!! Insulation - whether to use insulated plasterboard, venting, rigid v quilt for lofts- I will cover in my other video as this is very important for your attic and frequently misunderstood. Plaster boarding and Chipboard floor Plastering - I will cover my DIY plastering in another video and show you step by step. Stair deign, manufacture and assembly Painting, decoration and Finished Flooring Tiles and sanitary Finished joinery and electrical completion certificate In a separate video I’ll show you how to do the sums on this to maximise profit versus your spending, as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid for your Attic or loft conversion cost. Please remember that this is just an educational video, you need to seek professional advice specific to your project for any alterations you make to your property. Attic conversion start to finish, attic conversion before and after attic conversion insulation attic conversion 2022 Attic conversion uk, Loft conversion uk, Attic conversion permitted development, Loft conversion permitted development, attic conversion before and after, Insulation in attic, Insulated plasterboard, Building warrant for attic conversion, Stairs to attic, Sketchup attic conversion