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Now that we are in a new year many people would like a fresh start and change their lifestyle. Most would like to get fitter and healthier but may not have the time to get to the gym. Home gyms are now becoming a more common thing with people preferring to work out from the comfort of their own home whenever they find the time in between work and family life. One of the most common ways to make space for a home gym is to convert your garage. Here at Archiplan, we can assist you through the whole process of a garage conversion if you are in or around the Rutherglen area.

Most garages in people’s houses are not used correctly they are used mostly for storage or to keep things that you no longer need rather than throwing them out. At Archiplan we can help you obtain the building warrant which is required for your garage conversion. In order to gain your building warrant, our team would come out and do an initial survey of the site. We would then produce the architectural drawings that would be sent away in order for your building warrant to be granted.

The process of obtaining the warrant should provide no issues and would only take around 4 weeks for it to be granted. Once it is granted then you are free to start the process of your garage conversion. Once the work is underway then we will act as the liaison between you and the council in order to make sure the whole process runs smoothly and there are no issues in getting your perfect home gym.

If you are in the Rutherglen area and would like to find out more or would like to start the process of your garage conversion then please do not hesitate to get in touch where one of our team will be happy to help.

 

When you first move into your dream home everything seems great, however, as time moves on and your life changes this dream home suddenly becomes cramped due to a number of circumstances mostly down to having a family. As your family grows the temptation would be to move to a bigger house, however, not everyone can afford to do this, this is where Archiplan can help you. Here at Archiplan, we can help people in the Port Glasgow area gain a loft conversion in order to add that extra room to their house.

There are many things that you could do with that bit of extra room in your house. Most people turn it into an extra bedroom as their kids are growing up and getting too old to share a room with their sibling. However, not all people use it for this, you could turn this room into a number of things such as a fitness room, a utility room or even a home office to enable you to work from the house to look after the children. Having that extra space would make a huge difference and is a lot more cost-efficient and a lot easier than moving house.

Not everything is plain sailing with a loft conversion though, you cannot just decide to get your loft converted and start the next day. In order to get your loft conversion, you will need a building warrant. Here at Archiplan, we can take care of your application and make sure that it is filled out correctly. If your application is filled out correctly then you should be granted your building warrant within 4-6 weeks and during this process, we can act as the liaison so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. As soon as your building grant is approved we will do a survey of the building. Once the survey is complete it will take us a few days to draw up detailed architectural plans for your loft conversion. After this, you are free to begin and throughout this process, we will be in contact with the local council on your behalf in order to make sure there are no hiccups and your loft conversion goes smoothly and as planned.

If you are in the Port Glasgow or surrounding areas and feel that a loft conversion would be of benefit to you and your family or would like to find out more about our services then please contact us.

 

Like most other areas in Scotland, Paisley is a big town that is constantly growing and improving constantly. If you have an office or even a house in Paisley then you may want to continue to go and improve with the town. In order to do work on your building then you have to have a building warrant although this may sound like a daunting thought it is actually very simple and here at Archiplan, we can help you through the process of getting a building warrant.

Firstly, you would need to go to your local council, which would be the Renfrewshire Council if you lived in the Paisley area. You will need to also fill out application forms along with drawings of your building plans. At Archiplan we can sort out your application forms for you as well as giving you a full-scale drawing of your proposed plans and also a full-scale drawing of your existing building.

Once you have submitted your application forms as well as your drawings the process should take between around 4 and 6 weeks for the council to come back and tell you whether you have been granted a building warrant or not. Throughout the process, we will be in contact with the council and will provide you with regular updates as soon as we receive them.

Once your building warrant has been approved the council will be in contact and provide you with the next steps to take. They will provide you with your Construction Compliance and Notification Plan. The Construction Compliance and Notification Plan will then inform you when to contact your local Building Standards as your work will need to be inspected as various stages throughout your process.

From the get-go, our highly experienced team at  Archiplan will be working on behalf of you, liaising with your local council to get the process of granting you a building warrant done as quickly and efficiently as possible to enable you to begin with your improvements to your building.

If you are in the Paisley area and would like to find out more or would like to book an appointment to speak to one of our team then please do not hesitate to get in contact.

 

 

 

Unless you are living in a top of the range 6 bedroom house the likelihood is that you will want more space in your house. There could be many reasons for this such as wanting to expand your family or siblings being too old to share a room. Most people look to things such as extensions or at buying a bigger house when in actual fact the answer could be right in front of you. Loft Conversions are a great way to expand your home and give you that extra room in your house. This is a much cheaper way of expanding your home rather than paying for an extension or purchasing a dearer house. Here at Archiplan, our team can help you get permission if you are looking for a loft conversion in the Renfrewshire area.

Loft conversions are not as complicated to get permission for as they once were. Now all you would need is a building warrant however if you were to need planning permission then not to worry as the team at Archiplan will happily assist you throughout this process. Here at Archiplan, our aim is to make the process of a loft conversion as simple as possible. We would begin with an initial assessment and would stay with you throughout the whole process. As well as providing detailed architectural drawings we also fill in all of your planning forms and can be in contact with the local council if need be.

Adding this extra space to your house can add value to your home so if there ever comes a time where you feel it is time to move on your house will be of more value with the loft conversion in place. If you are in the Renfrewshire area and would like to find out more or would like to get the process of your loft conversion underway then please get in contact where one of our team will be happy to help.

Despite not being one of the widely renowned cities of Scotland, Paisley is, nonetheless, a fantastic place to live. Especially right now. In 2015, the town began its journey towards becoming the UK City of Culture in 2021. Unfortunately, this is a bid that was lost to the city of Coventry in 2017. However, the Renfrewshire Council has pledged to not give up and the regeneration of the city is still underway. It is the perfect time for residents and businesses owners of the city to get with the spirit of change and improve upon their own individual residence. Archiplan Glasgow is here to help you rejuvenate your building and we can point you in the right direction toward fantastic structural engineering services in Paisley.

Admittedly, rejuvenating your building is a bit of a process. You can’t just decide on a whim to change your building and hire a construction crew the next day. You need to obtain planning permission and building warrants in order to get significant work completed. We do understand that this can be off-putting for some. The effort of going through the application process can seem like it’s not worth it. However, we can assure you that it is. Instead of having to move premises for more space, you can make simple additions to your building. This can take the form of a garage conversion, a loft conversion or even an extension. All have their benefits and some do take a little more effort and budget, but they all can leave you with a building that grows with your family or business.

Archiplan Glasgow offers a vast range of services that can help you start your journey towards transforming your home or business. We can help you obtain the permissions and paperwork required in order to begin construction. Not only do we provide architectural drawings, but we will also help you fill out the application and act as your liaison to the local council. Our structural engineering services in Paisley can help speed up the process significantly. When your building warrant application is in the process of being reviewed, the local council will often ask for a structural engineers report. This is a normal request, but admittedly a bit of a pain if you don’t have a network of engineers are your fingertips. Thankfully for our clients, Archiplan Glasgow has a wide network of structural engineers who can complete this work. We can liaise with them on your behalf, making the application process even easier.

Archiplan has the connections and the knowledge required to offer a fantastic structural engineering service in Paisley. You don’t have to worry about any of the technical details. Instead, you can sit back and look forward to your transformed home or business. For more information on our services, please feel free to get in contact. Our team will be delighted to offer advice or guidance on options for your building. We can be reached on our website or via phone on 0800 520 0347.