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Looking to get attic conversion done in Limerick city

  • 13-05-2010 6:26pm
    #1
    Bubbles09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭


    Looking for qualified carpenter to do an attic conversion. The size of the attic is 10x16ft looking to get it converted into one big room with 2 velux windows and a stairs.. Support work needs to be done on the roof and removing old joices. Will get materials, plumber & plasterer myself, just want to get reasonable quote on labour price alone. Want to get it done before August. No time wasters please.


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  • #2
    steveon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭steveon


    There is a Georgian living in Dooradoyle that does this ..not sure of price but very tasty work...

    his website is
    http://bvatticspecialists.ie/

    hope that helps.


  • #3
    Raiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,929 ✭✭✭Raiser


    That Site is down - Maybe give him a call and he prob has a brochure with photos of past work.

    Think I browsed the Site before and it does look like high end stuff.....

    - There a thread here from just over a year ago which may help.


  • #4
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    steveon wrote: »
    There is a Georgian living in Dooradoyle that does this ..not sure of price but very tasty work...

    his website is
    http://bvatticspecialists.ie/

    hope that helps.




    His work is excellent. He did my attic and I was amazed at the quality of his work if I am to be honest. There are some nice examples on his website.


    Would no harm to discuss what you have in mind with him, and get a quote on it.


  • #5
    jayosayo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭jayosayo


    take a look at my site , www.callinanandsons.com. i supply a structural cert of compliance with all attics completed


  • #6
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    Raiser wrote: »
    That Site is down - Maybe give him a call and he prob has a brochure with photos of past work.

    Think I browsed the Site before and it does look like high end stuff.....

    - There a thread here from just over a year ago which may help.



    Empty out your PM box.:mad:

    Have been trying to send you a message about the attic conversion question you pm'd me about.


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  • #7
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    jayosayo wrote: »
    take a look at my site , www.callinanandsons.com. i supply a structural cert of compliance with all attics completed




    Who supplies the cert? You or an architect/Chartered Building Surveyor that works with your company?


  • #8
    jayosayo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭jayosayo


    Kess73 wrote: »
    Empty out your PM box.:mad:

    Have been trying to send you a message about the attic conversion question you pm'd me about.
    independant cert govt binding


  • #9
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    jayosayo wrote: »
    independant cert govt binding


    Does not really answer my question though.


  • #10
    jayosayo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭jayosayo


    independant structural engineer supplies the cert or you can choose any structural engineer to survey our work and we carry the cost.


  • #11
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    jayosayo wrote: »
    independant structural engineer supplies the cert or you can choose any structural engineer to survey our work and we carry the cost.



    Thanks for that. It is just that a lot of people do not know who the work has to be certified by and often get hoodwinked by cowboys who provide their own "cert".


    At least when people hear that the cert of Compliance will be issued through the correct channels they know that they are dealing with company who are following the correct legal guideline, and as such the work will add to the value of the house, have no issues when it comes round to when they sell the house, and it will meet fire and building regulations.


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  • #12
    thesimpsons
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭thesimpsons


    i thought you couldn't convert an attic of 2 storey house for bedroom usage, something about fire escapes and exits. Anyone clarify this?


  • #13
    jayosayo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭jayosayo


    there are fire regulations which are easily adhered to, a top opening rooflight 1100mm max from floor and fire rated doors with closers being the main ones


  • #14
    Keelan1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Keelan1


    Hi bubbles,

    I found a company last year that were excellent. they were called Loft Converters. they were so professional, all the electricians were registered with RECI and the plumber was registered for gas, so i had no worries of anything going wrong. the were really clean too, hoovered up every night before leaving! try 061 324715 or www.loftconvertersireland.com they are worth looking up. Im a single mum and hated have a load of lads in the house while i was gone to work, but they were really polite and respectful. i could only highly recommend them. ...good luck!!
    Keelan


  • #15
    A2LUE42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭A2LUE42


    Hi Bubbles,

    Who did you get to do this for you, and how did it go?
    I am looking at getting the same done at the moment.


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