During these uncertain times, insurance for your loft conversion has become a more important topic than ever when considering embarking on a building project such as an attic conversion or extension.  Adding extra bedrooms or kitchen and living space to a home is always useful when you are expecting a larger family, or when it becomes too expensive to consider moving to a larger property.  So if you are thinking of carrying out a loft conversion to your home, then make sure you do your research and due diligence on any company you decide to use.

When choosing any building contractor to carry out your work, it’s always good practice to check their track record. How many projects have they completed in your area or nearby?  Checking out recent references is a good method of speaking to previous clients and also getting to see the finish and quality of their work.  How itemised is their quotation?  One of the biggest complaints of building work generally, is hidden or unforeseen costs.  Make sure everything is listed out in detail and avoid quotations that say they are “estimates”; as they are usually exactly what they say they are and can often be too good to be true!  If you are happy with your quotation and want to proceed with your chosen loft conversion builder, then make sure you request to see their contract.  A contract is there to protect both parties and to ensure there is no ambiguity if you experience a problem during your project.

The final point to consider is insurance and warranties (or guarantees).  There can be many different insurances you should look to see if your chosen builder has including public and employer liability insurance. 

Simply Loft has successfully been trading for over ten years now, completing thousands of loft conversion projects all over London and the West Midlands including Birmingham.  Now is no better time than ever to place your loft conversion project into a reputable and safe pair of hands with Simply Loft.  We take your ideas and the layout and feasibility of your home and turn them into beautiful and useful loft conversion spaces.

Read more on our insurance and warranty policies here.