Building & Construction Experts in Sutton Coldfield

Quite simply, there isn’t a yes or no answer.

For a loft conversion, it is very unlikely planning permission will be required, however, we would still recommend getting drawings made and submitting these to the building control overseeing the job, just to iron out any queries before the job starts and eliminate any added costs.

When it comes to extensions however there is a very broad set of circumstances which will determine whether planning permission is required. Currently, you are allowed to build extensions up to 4m away from the original rear wall of the property, providing it does not exceed 50% of the land surrounding the property.

However, there are exemptions to this, such as conservation areas, and other structures being included in the calculation of the percentage of land used and others. Therefore, we treat each job individually and our planners and designers will be able to advise you accurately.

We have a brilliant team of in-house staff here at 1UP Construction.

You will be seeing the same faces day in and day out throughout your project. This is great for both you and us as it means you get to build a good working relationship and you know who to expect each morning.

That being said, we do use specific subcontractors. We use subcontractors for the likes of electrical works and gas works. Simply because we may have 3-4 days work on a 6-week project for an electrician so it wouldn’t be beneficial to employ an electrician currently.

All subcontractors are vetted by us to ensure they have all the relevant qualifications and insurance to carry out their jobs.

The million-dollar question!

It is so difficult to put a timeframe on a job before we have seen it. Every job is unique and every job has its different hurdles to get over. Once we have seen the job, we will be able to provide you with an estimated completion time.

The only thing we can guarantee you is that we always do our best to get the jobs done as quickly as we possibly can! We understand the disruption a building project can cause, so we do everything we possibly can to keep that to a minimum.

Yes! We have full public liability insurance in place which covers us for £2,000,000 worth of damages. Click here to see a copy of our insurance.

This is something we pride ourselves on. Delivering our projects on budget to our customers is something we feel very strongly about.

We’ve all heard the stories about the builders who came in £5,000 cheaper, and then at the end of the job put an invoice in for £10,000 more than quoted.

We don’t agree with that ethic!

We will go through the plans twice, we will discuss your exact specifications with you, right down to what style of door handles you want, so when we give you a quote, you know what you’re paying!

If you fancy adding some work while we are there, then these will be quoted before carrying out the additional work, so the cost will always be transparent. 

Generally speaking, no.

Building can be a messy business unfortunately, we have strict policies in place to ensure mess is kept to a minimum.

All flooring which will be affected will be covered using corrugated plastic covers or carpet roll before any work is carried out.

This will then remain down throughout the build and will not be removed until the last sweep has been completed!

At the end of each working day, we will make sure your home is left clean and safe. 

Get in touch! That is the pinnacle of what we have to offer here at 1UP Construction!

Once you make that initial contact with us you can sit back and relax. We will get in touch with you to arrange a home visit. We will discuss your needs and requirements and then we will do the rest!