Postby ckid » Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:08 pm
I don't normally post, but wanted to add a note of caution. We used Absolute Lofts too about 5 years ago. They were absolutely terrible. Singularly the worst company I have ever dealt with. They built the space to the wrong dimensions; they were threatening; they put the stairs in early and we had heavy rain cascading down the stairs into the landing and through the ceiling or our children's bedroom with live electrics sparking.
The problem with many companies is that they outsource the work. You deal with the slick sales team and website, but when it comes down to the works you get any idiot with a van. Our 8 week project lasted 5 months and was the most stressful experience I've ever had. When your house has no roof, the building team have £30k of your money and you need to start again it's terrifying. We had drunk electricians, unqualified carpenters . . . the lot.
We had had a recommendation of Absolute Lofts, but it's not the company, it's the builder who counts. If I was doing it again I'd hire a reputable building company, not a specialist loft company. You don't need it. You just need an architect's drawing and a good builder.