Bespoke Furniture and Upholstery Services With a Tailor Made Approach

from The Lancashire & North West Magazine | July 2021

by The Lancashire & North West Magazine

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Bespoke Furniture and Upholstery Services With a Tailor Made Approach

SB Bespoke Upholstery offer bespoke furniture and upholstery services to their customers with a tailor made approach that allows you to design and create the perfect furniture for your beautiful home or business. If you’re ready for your dream home, or if you’re looking to transform your business, their experts are ready to make this a reality.

SB Bespoke Upholstery was founded by Stephen, an expert in all aspects of bespoke furnishings including sofa’s and beds. He has had an incredibly successful career within the world of bespoke design leading him to be the head of one of the most successful bespoke companies in the North West.

Stephen spent many years working at a national level as an important team member, learning the trade of transforming furniture into something unique, catered to all customers’ requirements. During this time, he learnt all aspects of becoming a successful bespoke consultant, which is when he had the idea of becoming self employed and starting SB Bespoke Upholstery. He has helped establish the reputable company into what is it today.

The company offer a wide range of services, from bespoke beds, to wall panelling, to sofas and chairs and so much more. We all know there is nothing better than a

good night’s sleep, and to achieve this a comfortable bed is a must. Stephen and the team at SB Bespoke Upholstery build and design your bed to any size you like, whether it’s a standard single bed or a full wall head board. They listen to every detail their customers want and come up with something they envisioned.

Sofas are not only a comforting element of your home, they’re also a beautiful focal point of any room. They’re a great way of bringing your personality to life and portraying your style. SB Bespoke Upholstery build and design sofas to your size and whatever design you desire, making sure you’re comfortable every second of the day.

From design through to installation, Stephen and their experienced team are always here to help and would love to create your dream home!

Their aim is to provide you with the best bespoke furniture and upholstery within the North West. Their experts design and create furniture to fit perfectly in your beautiful homes.

You can arrange a free home consultation where they create and design your dreams to your personal needs and specifications.

Their team are happy to help you with any project.

Start the steps of your new home today and get in touch with Stephen and his friendly team of experts today by calling 07584 200834 or emailing stephen@sbbespokeupholstery.co.uk F SBBespokeUpholstery I sbbespoke

Ask Miles Consult & Construct...

A dedicated column for all you DIY lovers and Professionals within the Construction and Design Industry.

Welcome again! The time has flown by since I wrote my first column. It was Ramadan (fasting) last time I was writing, so I was suffering from sleep and food deprivation. However, I cannot express the peace and contentment you get from such a blessed and sacred month. As a Muslim this is a time for reflection, repentance and detoxing for both the mind and body. Anyway, more to the point! (as I tend to digress very easily).

I was talking to my friend and asked her what she would want me to talk about this month. The topic was, “What are the pros and cons of buying a partially new built house”. Sabiha, who I am sure is reading this right now, I love you dearly, but unfortunately, I will have to discuss that in next month’s edition. Something else came up, that I feel is very current and especially important to discuss, as I have just recently experienced this with a client of mine.

As I mentioned in my previous article, the building and construction trade has soared through the roof. The number of businesses setting themselves up on social media, selling food and personalised tops, t shirts and mugs have rocketed. This just proves how talented people are and when you put your mind to it, you can do anything. Not only that, but there has been a huge increase in local shops being converted into cafes and takeaways. Going to one of these has been the new “Saturday night out” for many during lockdown.

I will hear you ask, what has any of the above got anything to do with the topic I want to discuss this month. Well, the answer is, all these shops that are either being built or converted must seek approval to open. I am not referring to Planning Permission, I want to focus on Building Regulation Approval.

Building regulations are set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about buildings. They also include requirements to ensure that fuel and power is conserved, and facilities are provided for people, including those with disabilities, to access and move around inside buildings.

Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction, and alterations to virtually every building. The regulations are developed by the UK government and approved by Parliament.

The Building Regulations 2010 cover the construction and extension of buildings and these regulations are supported by Approved Documents. Approved Documents set out detailed practical guidance on compliance with the regulations.

Building regulations approval is different from planning permission and you might need both for your project.

You can apply to any local authority building control department or Approved Inspector for building regulations approval. WHAT ARE THE APROVED DOCUMENTS?

Part A - Structure

Part B - Fire Safety Part C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture

Part D - Toxic Substances

Part E - Resistance to the passage of sound Part F - Ventilation

Part G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency Part H - Drainage and Waste Disposal Part J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems Part K - Protection from falling, collision and impact Part L - Conservation of fuel and power Part M - Access to and use of buildings Part N - Glazing Safety (Withdrawn) Part P - Electrical Safety

Part Q - Security Part R - Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks

Regulation 7 - Materials and workmanship

Some kinds of building projects are exempt from the regulations, however, if you are planning to carry out ‘building work’ as defined in “regulation 3” of the building regulations, then it must comply with the building regulations.

EXAMPLES OF THIS ARE:

• Construct a new building • Extend or alter an existing one • Provide services and/or fittings in a building such as washing and sanitary facilities, hot water cylinders, foul water and rainwater drainage, replacement windows, and fuel burning appliances of any type.

You may also require approval if there is a change of use for the building. The reason for this is that the building will no longer be complying with the requirements for its new use.

If you are planning any building work, then prior to commencement it is important that you refer to “regulation 3” of the building regulations - www.legislation.gov.uk. Otherwise, you should seek advice from your local Building Control Department, which is usually based at your local council, or there are private companies that offer this service too. You can also seek advice from other building Professionals, such as Architects and Building Surveyors. HOW TO SEEK BUILDING REGULATION APPROVAL.

You can either use the building control services of your local authority or an approved inspector. Using your local building control officer can have many advantages, especially if you get in early.

How to get approval depends on whether a local authority building control (LABC) service or an approved inspector building control service is being used WHAT TYPES OF APPLICATIONS ARE THERE?

There are generally 3 types:

FULL PLANS

This is the most thorough option. You can expect a decision within 5 weeks, or 2 months with your consent. You will get a completion certificate within 8 weeks of completion of the building work as long as it complies.

BUILDING NOTICE

This type of application is only for smaller projects. You can start work 2 days after your notice has been submitted to your “Building Control Body”. You do not get formal approval like you do with full plans.

REGULARISATION

You can apply for ‘regularisation’ - retrospective approval for work already carried out without consent - from a local authority “Building Control Body” only. You might need to make alterations before your “Building Control Body” can agree the work complies and give you a regularisation certificate. IS THERE A FEE FOR THE APPLICATION?

Yes, there is.

Local authority “Building Control Bodies” base their fees on the costs of their work.

Private “Building Control Bodies” negotiate their fees directly with you. ARE THERE ANY EXEMPTIONS IN PAYING THE FEE?

Yes, there is.

You may not have to pay a fee for any works relating solely for a person with a disability. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SUBMISSION?

With the first two types of the above-mentioned applications, Building Control will undertake inspections at stages. It is yours, or your appointed agent/ contractor’s responsibility who must provide at least “24 hour” notice for the Building Control Surveyor to inspect the work. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T INFORM THEM?

The local authority can ask you to open up the work for inspection at your expense. You can only progress to the next stage once the inspector has approved the works on site.

If a local authority believes that your building work contravenes the building regulations, they may serve you with an enforcement notice requiring you to alter or remove work which contravenes the regulations. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

When the project is finished, the approved inspector must issue a final certificate to the local authority to say that the work is complete, inspected, and that it complies with the regulations.

If anyone needs any advice on the above or require a Building Regulation Approval preparing, then please do get in touch. We can help with both Planning Permission applications and Building Regulation applications.

If you have anything specific you want me to talk about or have any other queries, then get in touch and I will address them in my future columns. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL OR SEND AN EMAIL TO: