When planning work on your home, it’s vital to look into the regulations that apply. Even seemingly small changes, such as skylight window replacements, can be subject to planning or building controls, and failure to meet these can land you in hot water. To avoid legal action and fines, all work must be compliant, which is why it’s important to hire reputable contractors, be it a roofing company, roof light installers or other professionals.
Below, we look at key rules surrounding loft conversions, Velux roof windows and roofing work. For tailored advice, please contact Roberts Roofing. Covering Richmond, Bromley and the surrounding areas, we are locally trusted roof light suppliers, roofers and loft conversion experts.
Planning permission is generally concerned with the external appearance of the property and the impact the work will have on neighbours. If your project meets certain criteria, it won’t need planning permission. This is known as permitted development.
Building regulations concern the safety, structure and performance of the building. All work undertaken on your property must adhere to building regulations.
GET IN TOUCHNew skylight installations need building regulations approval because they involve altering the roof structure. Other key considerations:
The above also applies to skylight window replacements. Our roof light installers in Richmond ensure all new installations and Velux window replacements adhere to relevant regulations. Furthermore, as a roofing company, we complete any associated roofing work to regulations as well.
Whether you opt for a dormer conversion, mansard conversion or another style, there are many rules that apply to loft conversions. Beyond permitted development, which dictates factors such as roof height, your conversion must meet a range of building regulations. This includes having escape windows with specified measurements – a critical consideration for Velux roof windows.
Other key requirements include:
Roofing work must comply with regulations concerning the following:
A building control inspection is required for work that affects more than 50% of the roof, changes to the roof structure and loft conversions. Regulations for Velux roof windows also apply if skylight window replacements or installations form part of the work.
Homeowners in Richmond and the surrounding areas rely on Roberts Roofing when they need reputable roof light installers or a specialist loft conversion and roofing company. Please contact us today to discuss any of the following:
Contact our roofing company on 0208 168 1155 for skylight window replacements, new Velux windows, loft conversions and new roofs in Richmond and the surrounding areas.
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