Plan of works

Bathroom loft
Step by step from start to finish:

  • Contact us for a free no obligation quotation.
  • If you have an architect they will produce drawings to submit to the local authority for planning. If you don’t have an architect you can use our in-house architect.

Once you accept our quotation, here's what happens:

  • Contract drawn up between GLS Lofts and the client
  • Scaffolding erected to the elevations
  • Tin Hat (Weather affected)
  • Skip/s delivered to site
  • We gain access to the loft area by making a small hole in the roof area which allows sunlight to flow through
  • Floor beams are laid in the loft area
  • Old roof stripped to erect dormer and boarded, felted to keep roof area weather proof
  • New flat roof felted in three layers of high performance felt.
  • If ensuite, pipework and tapes fitted to framework
  • Plumping pipes are run to the outside of the dormer in position for the guttering
  • Protected sheeting is laid in place as we have to create opening for stair hatch in floor Sheeting is laid to minimise the amount of dirt/dust coming through to the main house
  • A protective layer of Tyvek® breathable felt is added to the front of the dormer to protect from damp and other issues
  • Wooden battens are added on top of the protective layer which the roof tiles can be attached to
  • Fit and seal Velux windows, seal where roof meets chimney as well
  • Inside loft area framework is erected
  • Electrics are wired in
  • The stairs are fitted into position
  • Walls are plaster boarded and skimmed
  • Fire check doors installed throughout house
  • Dormer tiled and sealed. Pipework all connected to the guttering. Roof tiled and sealed

Our services

Loft Conversions
Refurbishments & Renovations
Double Storey Extensions
Roofing