Choosing the Best Loft Conversion Company

There's no doubt that a loft conversion can be both disruptive and costly (especially if not done right from the start) so choosing the best loft conversion company could be the single most important decision one can make in order to minimise the overall impact as well as cost.

Here's a quick checklist to help you choose the right loft conversion company for you but keep reading for more information and details:

Have your plans ready.
Find out if they've done similar loft conversions to yours.
Make sure you are comfortable with them.
Look out for experience as much as accreditations.
Get like-for-like quotes and make sure everything is included.
Establish a payment plan.

Lift Conversion References

The best way to choose the right loft conversion is to look around see what companies in your area are doing your neighbours' lofts and building works. Speak with them and see how happy they are with their work - word of mouth recommendations are probably the best reference and signal of a good loft conversion company you can get - It's also a good idea to think about hiring a company that is familiar with and who has worked in your area as little (or big) things like understanding local building regulations and council requirements will avoid any issues later on.

Any reputable firm will be able to give you references to check, these should be the more recent clients and this gives you the opportunity to ask them about the quality of the work and their personal experience with the company.

Building Works Guarantees

You will most certainly need any loft conversion company you hire to guarantee their work after the job is completed. This means that if there are any faults due to poor workmanship within a set number of years, the company you hire will have to fix it at no additional cost to you.

Insurance for Peace of Mind

Also, ensure any loft conversion company or contractor you decide to use has a valid contractor 'All Risk' insurance which covers any damage to your property caused by the contractors as well as covering their equipment against loss or damage and themselves against injury.

Loft Conversion Project Manager

Ideally, you would want to have one point of contact i.e., a project manager. They can organise and arrange everything on your behalf. This is much less complicated than having to deal with multiple people individually. You would want a company that will appoint a project manager to handle all aspects of your loft conversion project and ensure everything runs smoothly - less hassle for you and your project manager will understand the process and requirements better so nothing is lost in translation.

Loft Conversion Quotes and Estimates

A good loft conversion company will go through their quote with you, and break everything down so you know precisely what is and isn't included. Make sure you know if your quote is a fixed price or if it has the potential to fluctuate. A good company will always be open and honest about costs.

Payment Plans

Establish a payment plan, many different companies have different stages of payments. This should be clear to the client and sent with the quotation.

Hiring a Loft Conversion Company

Only when you are happy with all these checks should you hire a loft conversion company.