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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Are you a Ravensthorpe resident with an unused attic?
Are you looking to add storage space or living space to your home, without moving or extending outwards?
What would it be like to increase your property’s value by up to 25%
- Converting Your Loft?
- Why Transform Your Attic In To An Additional Room?
- What Are The Differences Between Loft Conversions?
- Dormer Style Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
- Mansard Style Loft Conversion
- Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
- Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
- Loft Conversion FAQs
A Loft conversion could be the answer that you are looking for. Loft conversions have become a popular choice for those who need more space, particularly for growing families and people who can’t afford to move to larger houses. You can make your home more spacious without moving, and it is cheaper than buying a new home. A Loft Conversion can add up to 25% to your property’s overall value, so you are likely to make money with your loft conversion over time.
A loft conversion is a great way to add a home gym, an extra guest bedroom, a teenage den, a stunning master suite or a home office.
Converting Your Loft?
A roof extension or loft conversion in Ravensthorpe is a great way to create extra space in your home cost effectively. The space is already there and waiting to be used. The dead space in your loft could be converted into a useable space. It can be transformed into a master bedroom, an office, a hobby room, a gym, a games room, a home cinema, or a child’s room.
Why Transform Your Attic In To An Additional Room?
Loft conversions can be a great addition to your home. One of the biggest benefits is that it will allow you to have more living space. A new room could be helpful if your family is growing. Maybe you just want to make your family feel welcome on weekends and holidays. You can also make this space a great place for your children to play or create your own private gym. Converting your loft will improve the value of your home as well as increasing ypuir living space. Other benefits of loft conversions include:
- Loft conversions can increase your property’s value by as much as 25%. This makes them a great investment for the future.
- You can customise your loft conversion to suit your needs and preferences.
- Loft conversions can be designed to save you money and make your home more energy-efficient.
- There’s no need to move, if you love your house and its location but require more space, a loft conversion can be a great option.
- Loft conversions can be a great way for you to make the most of your space, instead of having to expand or move to a new home.
- You can have increased natural light. Many loft conversions have skylights or Velux windows that allow for more natural lighting and provide a brighter and more open space.
- Your loft conversion has the ability to be adapted to a variety of uses, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices.
- A loft conversion requires less maintenance than a traditional extension. It is therefore a low-maintenance solution for adding extra space to your house.
For a FREE no-obligation quote for any of our Ravensthorpe loft conversion services contact us today.
What Are The Differences Between Loft Conversions?
The type of loft conversion that you can create depends on the type of house that you live in. The area you live in will also determine what sort of planning permission is required. You can include, bathrooms, wet rooms or stunning natural light designs and much more.
There are 4 main types of loft conversions that can be done: Dormer Loft Conversion, Hip to Gable Loft Conversion, Mansard Loft Conversion and Velux Loft Conversion. Each has advantages and disadvantages depending on which type will work best with your existing house structure.
Dormer Style Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions rank alongside Velux loft conversions as one of the most sought-after types of conversions in Britain. They are the best way for you to expand your home at an affordable price.
The roof’s sloped side can be altered to create vertical walls and a flat roof to increase the area’s underhead height. If you are tall, you will feel more at home in your loft. This type of Loft conversion is generally eligible under your permitted developmental rights.
Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
Although it might sound strange, this type of conversion is actually much simpler than you may think. A hip-to gable loft conversion is simply an elevation of one side of the roof’s hip in order to increase the underhead space.
To increase the room height, a new vertical wall can be built from an existing gable.
Mansard Style Loft Conversion
A mansard loft is where one half the property’s roof is removed and replaced with a new roof. The other roof structure remains intact.
Because it is built into the existing house structure, this method converts your loft in a more artistic way than a dormer extension.
Mansard loft conversions will add the most value and space to your home due to the nature of the work and the extra space. You will need to submit a full application for planning permission to your Local Planning Authority due the significant restructuring they entail.
Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
This is the easiest method to convert your loft. Because they do not require any roofing changes, roof windows are extremely popular. The framework is left intact. You simply need to fit a skylight inside the roof’s membrane. Natural light will make your attic more useful as the Velux window acts like a skylight.
Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
Not all loft conversions will work for every home. Mansard lofts convert semi-detached to detached homes better, whereas dormer and velux lofts work for all types of properties.
The same applies to hip-to-gable lofts. They are best suited for detached, semi-detached and end-terraced houses.
For a FREE no-obligation quote for any of our Ravensthorpe loft conversion services contact us today.
Loft Conversion FAQs
How much value does a loft conversion?
The answer is quite a lot. As a guide, a well built and perfectly appointed loft conversion can add between 10–20% to the value of your home (Nationwide).
How much extra space do you need for a loft conversion?
This not laid out in the Building Regulations (with the exception of head height above the stairs) but you will ideally need at least 2.2m of usable space for a loft conversion. This measurement should be taken from the bottom of the ridge timber in the centre of the loft to the top of the ceiling joist.
Can you convert a loft yourself?
Most people prefer to hire professionals in converting their loft, but you can do it yourself if you have the skills to do the work. But it isn't a simple DIY job. It will take a long time, planning and thinking through to make it plausible.
Do you need Neighbours permission for loft conversion?
You don't need permission from your neighbour for your loft conversion, but you may need to have a Party Wall Agreement if you're converting a loft in a terraced or semi-detached property.
How invasive is a loft conversion?
A loft conversion is one of the least intrusive and cost effective ways of extending your living space. Before you go ahead and start planning, check how easy it will be to extend into your loft space.
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