Attic Conversion Skylight Trouble
Converting the loft into a proper bedroom and the skylight measurements came back slightly different from what the original quote assumed, classic building work surprise really. Now need replacement sealed units that match the new opening exactly without a six week wait. Does anyone know where to find sealed units and bespoke glass examples showing quick turnaround work for awkward last-minute changes like this? Panic mode setting in with the plasterer already booked.
Proper nightmare situation, we went through the exact same thing with our loft conversion when the structural opening came out 15mm different from the architect's drawings. Classic building work surprise that nobody warns you about until you're already in panic mode with trades booked. Ended up checking out visit website after our builder mentioned they manufacture everything in-house from their Uxbridge workshop rather than farming it out to third parties. Turned out they could measure, cut and deliver custom sealed units in about a week since they control the whole process, not the six weeks every other supplier was quoting. They sent photos before dispatch too so we knew everything was spot-on before the plasterer arrived. If you're up against a deadline and need proper custom sizes fast, finding someone who actually manufactures on-site rather than just taking orders makes all the difference between a quick fix and a delayed build.