Articles by John

How to Tell if a Wall is Load Bearing? – Expert Tips & Advice

How to Tell if a Wall is Load Bearing Are you planning a home renovation and wondering how to tell if a wall is load-bearing? It’s crucial to identify load-bearing walls before making any structural changes to your home to ensure safety and prevent any potential damage. In this section, I will provide you with

Do I Need a Structural Engineer to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall?

Do I Need a Structural Engineer to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall? –  A Comprehensive Guide   Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Understanding Load-Bearing Walls and the Role of a Structural Engineer 3. Accurate Identification: Determining Load-Bearing Walls 4. Safety Assurance: Removing Load-Bearing Walls Properly 5. Compliance with Building Regulations: Avoiding Legal Issues 6. Designing

Do you need planning permission to remove a load-bearing wall in Scotland?

Removing a load-bearing wall in Scotland raises questions about planning permission. In most cases, it is not required. However, if your property is in a conservation area or listed building, permission might be necessary. Listed Building Consent is crucial for alterations to listed buildings and ensures preservation of their heritage value. Building warrants and compliance with building regulations are essential. Seeking professional advice from a structural engineer is recommended to assess structural implications. Applying for a building warrant and notifying your home insurance provider are important steps. Choose John Webster Architecture for expertise and peace of mind in navigating the complexities of the process.

Garage Conversion Edinburgh

Garage Conversions Edinburgh If you are thinking about a garage conversion in Edinburgh then you have landed on the right page for expert advice you can trust. We can guide you through the process step by step Your garage may be no more than a glorified shed used to store garden tools, bikes, and junk, you

Internal alterations to Edinburgh tenement flats

Internal alterations to Edinburgh tenement flats   Have you recently purchased a Tenement flat in Edinburgh or have lived there for a while and are thinking of making some internal alterations to your flat? BUT You don’t know how to get started or who you should speak to first   This article explains in detail

Do you need planning permission to convert a garage in Scotland?

Do you need planning permission to convert a garage in Scotland? So you want to do a garage conversion and are wondering: Do you need planning permission to convert a garage? You might hear different opinions on this. But as a company having completed dozens of garage conversions we can confidently say that a garage