Loft Conversion - Absolute Lofts

[jay_p]

Hi there

I am getting my loft converted hopefully this year. I met the guys from Absolute Lofts(www.absolutelofts.com) who seem decent. Does anyone have any experience of Absolute they would care to share. Or any recommendations for other firms.

Any feedback much appreciated

many thanks

Jay

[edek]

Hi Jay,

I'd like to recommend Prestige Build who are currently doing our loft. Great standard of work and a really understanding team of guys full of great ideas and practical workarounds. Not just loft specialists either. Definitely worth giving them a call.

http://www.prestigebuild.net/

[Steve2011]

I've been meaning to create a new post about a company called A1 Loft Conversions.

Feel free to PM me for details, in case you do speak with them.

In the meantime I would seriously recommend avoiding them.

[jay_p]

many thanks Edek I will put them on the list!

Jay

[occ1974]

Hi jay I would recommend Hamilton Walker Building Contractors they have just done my loft and I am very pleased with the work they have done. I had loads of companies come round to quote and all giving me the sales speech. This company actually took the time to sit with me and explain how it all works and go through some figures as well.

[duffy10]

Classic Lofts built my loft conversion at the end of last year. They are good at getting the best space out of a small loft and good at explaining how the the process works.I've had lots of compliments from friends and visitors, you can come and have a look if you like.

[jay_p]

thanks Duffy that is very kind of you, I will get the Classic guys round and may take you up on your offer! Have a nice day.

Jason

[MadHatter]

Please please try Pat @ dulwich lofts. We had all the usual's round & they were the only firm who actually take time to look at your property, rather than just bang one up. Great example, we've got a bathroom in the loft & they managed to plumb it in without using a saniflow..the others couldn't offer that. He's on 07711897354 or they have a website. The finish is fantastic & they work extremely hard.

[TechnicalBoy]

re Classic Lofts - beg to differ.... ours was a nightmare with them. They wouldn't liaise with the council over inspections, the steelwork they designed wasn't up to the job and had to be doubled in size before it was approved, the plumbing was shoddy and the design beggars belief. Main fusebox was left held together with insulation tape, and we spent the next 18 months after hiring other tradesmen to make good on their corner-cutting. The whole experience still makes me shudder. But hey, ymmv....!

[Whoop]

Classics have just finished our loft (bedroom with ensuite) and we couldn't be happier. The whole team were courteous and professional throughout the 10 week build. Any issues were sorted immediately (including with the Council who they liaised with directly), the quality of the work is second to none (certainly no corner cutting in our experience) and they did an amazing job of getting the most out of the space. We are absolutley delighted with the result. The people opposite us used Classic and our next door neighbours have just signed them up based on the experience and outcome we've both had.

[suzy 1]

Re Classic Lofts.....totally unbelievable. Phoned and asked for a quote on Loft Conversion and extension. Came round, didn't even measure or look in the loft then told me they didn't do extensions. Phoned their office and asked if they did extensions as well as attic conversions (clearly etched on their shop front)and was informed "of course we do Madam". When I explained what I had been told he assured me that they do and would get back to me straight away................................still waiting for that phone call. Got the quote two and a half weeks later for just the attic conversion.............much more expensive than four other quotes.

[Nice2013]

Hi there, i'm Niceria and i'm a cleaner but I can recommend my friend who does an excellent work.

So if you'd like a quote and would like to speak to him, please do not hesitate in contacting him

Herman

07956 606261

Best regards

[lozzyloz]

I have to say I wasn't impressed with one of the loft companies mentioned above either. Expensive and very hard sales orientated.

In the end (we looked at 5 companies in total) we went with Marvin Sky and his team. One of the reasons we chose him was because he's not a big company with lots of conversions going on at the same time. Therefore we felt reassured that we'd have the same project manager and tradesmen on the build consistently. something we'd learned from a neighbours bad experience. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions (in building terms) I've ever made. They were brilliant and a pleasure to have around. Superb customer service, worked hard, nothing was ever a problem, they always left the place tidy and totally security conscious. We ended up with a fantastic loft bedroom and wet room, well beyond our initial expectations.

Marvin came on board from the very beginning and helped us with getting planning approval from both Dulwich Estates and Southwark Council. I'd highly recommend Marvin as have other forum users who've also had loft conversions through his company - 07966 189 754

Loz

[jrthomas_uk]

Certainly agree with Loz about avoiding the specialist loft companies - they are just playing the numbers game and once they've got the sale, you may or may not have a good experience. I'd always go for a decent builder who's well known in the area with lots of local references.

Marvin also did a loft conversion for me in Heber Road. Top job and a top bloke. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and his team.