I'm planning a loft conversion and single storey rear extension; is it better to split the loft with a loft specialist?

a good builder would do both , and you would same a lot of money in the long run so more to spend on your finishings , so in reality you get that for nothing ,

Generally a loft conversion specialist would need to be a good builder in their own right, therefore I would entrust them with both jobs is mutually agreeable. It should show finacial benefits too. Regards Pete

I would say yes to splitting it, or use a loft specialist to do both.

there is no such thing a specialist loft companys a general builder can do job we undertake extensions and loft conversions if anything loft conversion is more of carpenters job a good carpenter will know exactly wot to do if you are in any doubt and good luck

Any good builder can quite easily do a loft conversion. I would have both projects running back to back with the same builder, this will without doubt save money and you will have consistency across the board. Regards Julian

I would say ask one company to do both loft and Extension. From expirence when you have two companies they will always be in each others way. loft scaffolding can not go up until extension roof is up kind regards AYAZ KHAN Axa lofts & Extension

We have a team that specialise in both so this would save you money. Oakwoodhill Construction

Any good builder or carpenter will be able to carry out this loft Conversion, I would give the job to one company which will be a lot easier and cheaper for yourself. Good luck Regards Diamond Construction

realistically it depends on the experience. one single quote and one company can be easier as they know where to start and where to finish. usually the loft is supposed to be completed first before the extension as scaffold at rear will be required and in most cases preferable scaffold is to be installed before the new extension has been started. ask for previous project, get a quote detailed with what will cost and broken down quote on stages, fix the price on loft separately and have the price for extension separate. it avoids mixtures in payments, payment schedule should be at stages, the fact that same company will do both can come up better in terms of price as it is a larger project which will cover longer time so it will be convenient.hope it helps:) Regards, Marius