Plan of works

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