Building Regulations

Starting from £600

The building regulations help ensure that new buildings, conversions, renovations and extensions (domestic or commercial) are going to be safe, healthy and high-performing. Detailed regulations cover specific topics including: structural integrity, fire protection, accessibility, energy performance, acoustic performance, protection against falls, electrical and gas safety. They also lay standards for drains, ventilation, protection against the ingress of water and protection against contamination including methane and radon gas. JB Designs provide full detailed design drawings to ensure all buildings meet British standards.

Structural Calculations

Starting from £100 per beam dependent on size

We offer accurate and reliable steel beam calculations that are in full accordance with Eurocodes and British Standards and suitable for Building Control approval. Whether you need a steel beam calculation for an extension, a structural ridge beam, if you are making an alteration inside of the home or if you are removing a load-bearing wall we have the solution to your domestic construction project needs.

Single Storey Extension

Building a single storey extension is a cost-effective alternative to moving house, allowing you to design additional living space with a layout that suits how you use your home. With expanses of glazing, it can also provide you with the opportunity to create a light-filled space that’s integrally linked with the garden. JB Designs establish firstly whether or not your extension falls within a permitted development. This will determine if you need planning permission or not. We will then work alongside yourselves to design the best possible use of your new space for you and your family.

Two Storey Extension

A two-storey extension gives you double the living space of a single storey one, but the cost of the foundations and the roof are pretty much comparable for both build types, meaning the money spent per metre square is less with a two-storey addition. Once we have worked alongside you to design the extension to suit your specification, we will then submit the drawings for planning permission, When we have received approval, we can then submit the second phase of drawings which is for building regulations.

Garage Conversion

A garage conversion is an affordable way of transforming existing space into something more functional while also adding more value to your home. In many properties the garage tends to go underutilised. It can become a dumping ground for unused items and tools, when it could be helping the property owner to maximise the potential of their home. A garage conversion allows you to optimise the available space you already have and use it to meet the changing needs of your family. A successful garage conversion will add extra value to your home. It is a fact that the more available space a house has. The more attractive the property will be to buyers should you decide to move in the future.

Loft Conversion

There are a lot of seemingly complicated steps to getting your loft converted, so knowing where to start can feel daunting. But fear not, as JB Designs is here to help make the process feel easier to manage. We firstly establish whether your existing roof void is adequate to house a habitable space. Most houses will come with an allowance for permitted development, which means that you can go ahead with your conversion without planning permission. However, if you live in a conservation area, or if, for example, your roof space isn’t tall enough, it may be more complicated.

Orangeries

An orangery is a cross between a conservatory and a traditional extension. Made with brick-built pillars, orangeries are usually designed to feature a raised glass roof structure that can flood the space inside with natural light.

Although a single-storey extension (with a traditional flat roof) can feel more solid in stature, it’s important to use the right interior lighting or they can sometimes be dark and uninspiring.

3D Visualisation

Using Photorealistic Exterior Renderings is a great way to help during the design or construction phase of any property project. One of the main benefits this brings is clearer communication, as a 3D model can be easier to understand than a 2D drawing. Elements that may have been overlooked are highlighted a lot quicker.