On this page, please explore our list of frequently asked questions surrounding all our services. If you have any further questions or are ready to receive a free quotation, you are more than welcome to contact us for more details, which one of our friendly team members will be happy to provide you with. For now, please see below.
Here at JHL Property, our professional new home builders and groundwork contractors offer a wide range of services, including property extensions, loft conversions, new builds, groundworks and more in Whitstable, Medway and the surrounding areas we cover. Please read on to find out more below.
Our builders and groundwork contractors advise that it is always best to gain as much insight as possible before calling us, so you feel prepared to tell us exactly what you have in mind for your home building project. If you are thinking about investing in refreshing your property with new groundworks or property renovations, loft conversions or property extensions, please see the questions and answers below:
To convert any loft space, a minimum head height of 2.3 meters is required from the highest point of the floor joist to the bottom of the apex ridgeboard. Overall, 99% of UK lofts have this feature. You can request that we visit and measure this, should you require it. Simply contact our friendly and experienced builders.
Yes, you will still need to pay stamp duty on a new build. The amount you pay will depend on whether the property is for residential use. If you are using it as your main home, you will need to pay the typical rates.
Our new home builders are happy to advise on all aspects of our new build services. We can also discuss the complete suite of design and building works we undertake, including:
This will again depend on the uniqueness of your loft and the type of conversion you choose. The same can be said for any other type of renovation project. On average, a conversion can cost anywhere between £15,000-£17,000, but we recommend you talk to us to get a direct quote based on your own unique requirements.
It absolutely does. In fact, there is no better way to increase the value of your property ahead of putting it on the market than investing in a property extension, renovation or conversion. In short, adding more space is always a good idea.
Most properties do not require planning permission. The only scenarios in which you may need this would be if you live on a protected development site, a conservation area, or if your building is a listed one.
In addition to increasing the value of your property, it allows you more room and storage space, and the ability to explore fun uses for this new space, such as a home office or home cinema room.
The most popular types for this service are typically ground-bearing slabs, pile foundations, raft foundations or strip footings. However, materials will be selected for the job based on the site's unique conditions and what would best suit it.
Our team of new home builders and groundwork contractors at JHL Property have the experience and highly trained skills to bring your loft conversion or other building project to life with style and ease. From building design and brickwork and blockwork to structural work and the final finishes, we cover all services. Rely on our trusted experts in Whitstable, Medway and all surrounding areas.
