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Mid terrace loft conversion

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unicornhelp · 23/02/2021 13:43

We live in a bog standard 3 bed mid-terrace house and were starting to think about the possibility of a loft conversion for a bit of extra space. Identical houses near us have had one done with a velux type window in the front and a dormer on the back so it's obviously possible.

However, we already have a 3m ground floor, flat roof extension at the back, so i'm wondering if a loft conversion is even possible as there would be nowhere to put the scaffolding? Has anyone had one done in this situation? I haven't contacted any builders/architects yet as I don't want to get my heart set on it if it's not even possible! Wasn't sure if it was a complete no go or if they would have some creative scaffolding solutions!

Looking out of the window I can see a house backing on to us that has both but they may have done the loft first then the ground floor extension after.

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billyt · 23/02/2021 14:00

Most decent scaffolders have ways to give the required safe access.

It may be a case of providing a support on your extension roof to stand the scaffold on.

I'm sure others will be along soon who have actually had this issue and how it was solved.

Lightsabre · 23/02/2021 14:04

Sorry can't help but I have the same query!

Rollercoaster1920 · 23/02/2021 14:48

An architect we spoke to suggested a flat roof ground extension so a future roof extension scaffold could rest on top of it!

I'm interested in real world experience too.

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