This year Jon Pritchard’s loft conversion customers have been choosing the new VELUX Active control for their roof windows. From a provider point-of-view we are really happy with the system and have been excited to see how straightforward it is to install. It’s great to have new and improved products to offer our Bristol loft […]
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Finding we have a new glowing review from another happy Jon Pritchard loft conversion customer makes our day. It boosts morale in our Bristol office, on our sites, for our contractors, freelances and everyone involved in our company. Thank you. We thought we’d share a few excerpts from some reviews we’ve received over the past […]
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Over the past few months most of us have experienced what it’s like to work from home. The Covid-19 lockdown has been an experience on that front, and there are pros and cons to working from home, as I’m sure you’ve discovered! Some of the pros of working from home: No commuting time No crowded […]
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We are sometimes contacted by people who have already had their loft designs drawn up and want to engage Jon Pritchard as their Bristol-based loft conversion specialist. Unless you’re experienced in loft conversions this sounds like a simple enough request. However, some architects, who may be less familiar with the practicalities of the build side […]
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If you live in a semi-detached or terraced home and wish to undertake a loft conversion, you need your neighbours to sign a Party Wall Agreement due to the potential works to the shared party wall. Usually your neighbours’ consent is a formality and, happy that you’ve considered and consulted them, they will sign your […]
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It’s a new year (well, a month in…) and whether we mean to or not, around this time most of us find ourselves thinking about what we want to achieve and improve over the next calendar year. A little space Are you longing for a little space to hide away, somewhere relatives can stay with […]
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Lead details/flashings are integral to the weather tightness of a roof and lead work skills are a vital part of securing the outside of your new loft conversion. At Jon Pritchard we leave nothing to chance and have produced some wonderful lead work on our loft conversion projects. What is lead on the roof for? […]
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My first career when I left school was as a professional rugby player and, like most of the players I played, with I really admire the All-Blacks. Especially when England are beating them by ‘out-blacking the All-Blacks’ by showing the All-Black qualities. Failing and Fighting Back in 2004 things weren’t so great for the All-Blacks. […]
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Art by a local artist makes a fabulous Christmas or birthday present for anyone. Local artists are inspired by the area you live in and often depict some of your best-loved places too, in interesting and different ways. And when you’ve had your loft converted you’ll have new wall spaces just crying out for something […]
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“Chim-chiminey Chim chiminey Chim-chim cher-oo Good luck will rub off When I shakes ‘ands with you” Remember Dick Van Dyke’s dodgy ‘Cockney’ accent singing ‘Chim Chim Cheree’ in Mary Poppins? Happy as he was going up all those London chimneys, these days you’re more likely to be thinking about taking your chimney down. Jon Pritchard’s […]
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