Loft Extension Project

November 2024

Things to think about:

  • Aircon - I would have it, that loft will get hot and there is nothing worse than being hot at night. Should cost c£2k supply and fit; at least run a supply “bundle” of flow, return, power and condensate from the points of where the internal and external unit might go. Internal unit could go above bed; external unit could go anywhere outside even at ground level

  • Plumbing - need to resolve position of boiler and where it flues out; then if cold water tank, hot water tank and pump and where each goes

  • AV - run Cat 6 cables from router to wherever you might want wifi

  • TV / satellite - run feeds to wherever you might want to watch TV

  • Smoke alarms - you will need some

  • CO monitor - you will need one for boiler

  • Window in bedroom - “zip” blackout blind for perfect blackout?

the main plan

Procurement list

  • Architecture and Planning -

  • Structural Engineering -

  • Party Walls -

  • Build Control -

  • Builders -

  • Scaffolding -

  • Waste Disposal -

  • Steels, build materials -

  • Wooden Windows - Greenwich Joinery - Tommy Thompson - 07507 360658

  • uPVC Windows -

  • Radiators, valves etc - source from internet; for each one you will need a 5000 BTU or 1500 watts output for each main room or four column 800 x 600, plus lock-shield and TRV (probably Drayton TR4s); par product is the Acova range from Screwfix… https://www.screwfix.com/p/acova-classic-4-column-radiator-600-x-812mm-white-4629btu/74644 - £330 inc TRV and L/S; the real deal are from Bisque

  • New boiler or heatpump - plumbfix

  • Bathroom / WC suites - inspiration from a top end showroom; then buy from them or from the internet or wholesaler; you will need the following:

    • Main Bathroom - Shower Area: tray, waste, valve control, head(s) outlets, enclosure; WC Area: pan, seat, flush plate, concealed cistern; Basin Area: basin, waste, trap, tap(s) / spout; Bath Area: bath, waste, tap(s) / spout

  • Sockets and switches - TLC or other internet supplier - www.tlc-direct.co.uk - need roughly XX switches; YY

  • AV / alarm / fire - you will need a smoke alarm

  • Aircon -

  • Internal Doors - pre-made from Howdens or made from fireblanks from Selco

  • Ironmongery - SDS London, 183 Northcote Road, SW11 6QF; 5 internal doors (3 hinges, latchlock, handle, bathroom mortice lock), front door, cupboard handles and pulls

  • Fireplaces - Ward Antique Fireplaces, Hither Green SE13 6TR, 0208 697 6003; OR Blue Mantle, 306 Old Kent Road, SE1 5UE

  • Fitted wardrobes, shelves - ?

  • Carpet -

  • Curtains and Blinds - ?

  • Cornice -

  • Tiles - Domus Tiles for inspiration; Topps Tiles; need 18m2 for kitchen floor; 4m2 for kitchen splashback; 5m2 for hallway floor; 2m2 for WC; 9m2 for bathroom floor; c10m2 for bathroom walls

  • Paint / décor mats - Sanderson, Little Green or Farrow and Ball - Brewers Decorating Centre, Lewisham SE12 0TD