This need arises not only for the new owner. For example, the birth of a child is an occasion to think about how to equip a separate( children's) room on the existing living space. Sometimes, redevelopment is associated with a change in the type of activity( a variant of home-based work), a desire to turn a one-room apartment into a two-room apartment, for example( or vice versa).There are many reasons, but in any case, it will be necessary to follow a certain sequence of actions. So, where do we start?
Decide for the purpose of such reconstruction
It should be noted that almost any more or less significant redevelopments need to be coordinated with the supervisory authorities. Self-abuse is fraught with negative consequences.
First, , if unauthorized redevelopment "pops up", then you have to pay a substantial fine and bring everything back to its original state. Naturally, at his own expense( what other measures of influence are applied to "violators", and what penalties are provided, you can find out by reading this article).
Secondly, , if you want to sell such a "well-appointed" apartment there will be great difficulties, as there will be a discrepancy between the information available in the BTI about this living space and the real state of affairs. This will become clear when the technician comes in( for making measurements and drawing up the circuit).
Conclusion - is it worth the "candleworm"?This is what should be understood, especially if you consider how many papers and how many places you will have to endorse. But if re-planning for some reason really needs to be done, then the next "steps" are as follows.
Draw up a plan( scheme) of what should eventually turn out
What will it give?
- It will be clear how to achieve this with minimal costs. Many problems can be solved without touching the walls, doorways and so on. For example, put a partition-screen or glass partition, a rack, fence part of the area with furniture items. There are quite a few options for selecting a separate room in one spacious room. And in most cases for this draw no permits are required.
- You can see if such alteration affects the load-bearing structures, is it included in the list of works that are prohibited to be done without agreement? The drawn up plan will help to correct something, change a little, so that the reconstruction does not go against the law.
- The re-planning scheme will allow you to select the most optimal materials or finished structures, including, and determine the volume of their purchases. Such careful planning will help to avoid unnecessary waste.
Consult
To do this, you should pay a visit to the UK, meet with an engineer for the operation of housing facilities and show him your "project".And it's not just about consulting a professional. If he does not see any violations and agrees that such a minor alteration is not a violation of normative documents, it is advisable to ask him to endorse this scheme. This will be a guarantee against further problems with the supervisory authorities - is it not enough.
Conclusion
- In undertaking the "reconstruction" of your own apartment, you need to remember that there is nothing "superfluous" in it. Any columns, ledges, niches are equipped for a reason - they perform some specific function, which only a specialized specialist can know.
- Before converting a balcony( loggia) into a separate, full-fledged room, you need to make sure of the technical condition of the reinforced concrete slab - is it able to bear the expected load? In addition, it is prohibited to display elements of a common heating circuit.
- When choosing materials for partitions, niches and so on, you need to focus on their weight. The created additional load on the slabs should be minimal.
- Do not confine yourself to just talking with a specialist UK.It is necessary to make an "amendment" to such( probable) factors as his insufficient competence, fear of assuming extra responsibility and so on. Therefore, to be more confident in its rightness, it is worth consulting with 2 - 3 professionals, and most attentively to understand the requirements of regulatory documentation relating to this issue.
