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Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
Started this discussion. Last reply by TomJH Sep 17, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, Due to a rapidly expanding family we need to convert the loft of our Bounds Green terraced house into a bedroom. Has anyone had a loft conversion done recently? Which builder did you…Continue
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Toby Travis left a comment for John Mather
"Hi John,
Thanks for leaving a comment about your neighbour's loft conversion - i'd be very interested to meet him and see the attic room. my number is 07835848222 if he wants to call me, or if you give me his contact details I could get in…"
John Mather left a comment for Toby Travis
"Toby,
I have just moved into Stanley Road. One of my neighbours is a builder and converted the attic of his son's house, also on Stanley Road(!) quite recently. He would be very happy to discuss this with you - I've been…"
TomJH replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Toby,
Short notice but on Sunday I am meeting up with a bloke I know through someone else who does loft conversions for Loft Companies. He does do private work so if you wanted I could come over with him and he could give you another price…"
Toby Travis replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Tom,
Thanks for the contact details, I'll give Robin a call. Also I appreciate the offer of further advice on the quotes - I can see this is a complicated business (unless you leave everything to a loft company and pay the premium) - think…"
TomJH replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Toby,
As requested details are:-
Robin mob 07791740974. He's got some interviews coming up so he maybe be out of circulation soon. I also know an architect from the same firm who is still working there and lives local in Muswell Hill…"
Diana Ferguson replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Good luck Toby. I hope they deliver!
Diana"
Toby Travis replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Chris,
I think I talked to someone from Ecodomus at the Highgate Festival this year. I'll certainly give them a ring to discuss sustainable options. It seems to me most of the specialist loft conversion companies pay lip-service to green…"
Toby Travis replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Diana,
Many thanks for the recommendation - I've booked Rooftop Rooms in to give me a quote.
Toby"
Diana Ferguson replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Toby
Rooftop Rooms did extensive work for a friend of mine, including a loft conversion and building a kitchen extension on the back of her house. She was very happy with the work they did. They handle the whole thing for you including the…"
Chris replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Toby,
If you're interested in the green route, which I am, then have you heard of The Muswell HIll Sustainability Group?
Through them I found Ecomodus, a company that supplies renewable energy and building solutions. I spoke to Dermot…"
Toby Travis replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Chris
Thanks for the advice, I'm going to phone Sunlight for a quotation.
Interesting about the difference in price between the architect and loft company routes. So far we've had two quotes - one from a loft company and…"
Chris replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"hi Toby,
We are about to embark on a loft conversion. We have contracted Sunlight Lofts who were recommended to us. They seem good so far and are very accommodating to suggestions. A&M have been used by a few of my friends and they…"
Christine Campbell replied to Toby Travis's discussion Loft conversion recommendations and advice...
"Hi Toby
We had a loft done recently and my husband is a builder and he did the majority of the work himself, you are more than welcome to pop in and have a look if you want.
We are on Russell Road, my number is…"
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- At 16:23 on September 20, 2011,
John Mather said… Toby,
I have just moved into Stanley Road. One of my neighbours is a builder and converted the attic of his son's house, also on Stanley Road(!) quite recently. He would be very happy to discuss this with you - I've been in and seen it and the new room is a surprisingly big space. Cheers, John
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