Scotland Loft Conversion
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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Are you looking for a way to make your Scotland home more spacious?
Do you need extra living space or storage in your home without having to move or extend outwards?
Imagine if you could increase your property’s value by up to 25 percent.
- Converting Your Loft?
- Why Convert Your Attic Into An Additional Room?
- What Are The Main Types Of Loft Conversions Available?
- Dormer Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
- Mansard Loft Conversion
- Velux Loft Conversion
- Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
- Loft Conversion Services FAQs
A loft conversion may be the best solution for you. Loft conversions are becoming a very popular option for adding space to your home without increasing its overall footprint, especially for a growing family who cannot afford to move to a bigger house. The cost of converting a loft is less than moving home and it also allows you to increase your living space without affecting any of your surrounding property, it can also help increase the value of your house. Your Loft Conversion can increase your property’s value by as much as 25%, which means that you will be able to make money over the long-term from your loft conversion.
A loft conversion is a great way to add a home gym, a teenage den, a home office, an extra guest bedroom or a stunning master suite.
Converting Your Loft?
A loft conversion or roof extension in Scotland is a cost-effective way to add more space to your home. The space is already within your home and just waiting to be used. Your loft can be transformed into a useful space that you use every day. You can convert it into a master suite with an ensuite, an office, a bedroom for children, a hobby or games room, or even a home cinema.
Why Convert Your Attic Into An Additional Room?
Loft conversions are a great addition for any home. One of the main benefits that you get is extra living space. If your family is growing then a new room might be what you need. Perhaps you want to be close to family on weekends and holidays. You could also convert this area to make a beautiful private gym, or a fun playroom for the children. In any case, your attic conversion will increase both your living space as well as your homes resale value. A loft conversion has other benefits, including:
- Increase the Value of Your Property: A loft conversion is a great investment that will make your property more valuable.
- Your loft conversion may be customised to meet your particular needs and requirements. You can create the space that best suits your lifestyle.
- Modern loft conversions are energy efficient, so you can have a more comfortable living space that is also environmentally friendly.
- No need to relocate. If you love the area and your home, but you want more space, a loft conversion is a great solution.
- A loft conversion can help you make the most of the space that you have instead of adding or extending.
- Many loft conversions include skylights, Velux windows and other features that increase natural light. This creates a brighter, open-plan living space and allows for more natural sunlight.
- Loft conversions can be designed to meet a wide range of needs. They can be used as bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, or playrooms.
- A loft conversion requires less maintenance than a traditional extension. It is therefore a low-maintenance solution for adding extra space to your house.
If you are searching for Scotland loft conversion services then please contact us today to book a free quote.
What Are The Main Types Of Loft Conversions Available?
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 Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions are a popular type of conversion in the UK, along with Velux loft conversions. These are the best method to increase the size of your home for a reasonable price.
The sloped roof side is modified to create vertical walls. A flat roof is added to expand the room’s floor height. Your new loft will make it easier to walk in, especially for tall people. 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 simply involves the raising of one roof hip to provide more space below the floor.
To increase the room height, a new vertical wall can be built from an existing gable.
Mansard Loft Conversion
The mansard loft conversion is a complete replacement of one side of the roof on a property to make it more spacious. It also preserves the roof structure on the other side.
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 add the greatest value to your house because of the extent of the work involved and the added space. You will need to submit a full application for planning permission to your Local Planning Authority due the significant restructuring they entail.
Velux Loft Conversion
This is the easiest method to convert your loft. Roof windows are very popular as they don’t require any roof restructuring. You can leave your roof structure as is and simply fit a skylight into the roof’s lining. As a skylight, the Velux windows will let in natural light which will greatly benefit your attic.
Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
All types of loft conversions may not be suitable for every home. Mansard lofts convert semi-detached to detached homes better, whereas dormer and velux lofts work for all types of properties.
Similar to the above, hip-to gable loft conversions work best for semi-detached, detached or end terrace homes.
If you are searching for Scotland loft conversion services then please contact us today to book a free quote.
Loft Conversion Services FAQs
Where do you put stairs for a loft conversion?
Usually, the stairs to your loft conversion are best placed over the existing staircase in terms of convenience and efficient use of space. If this is not possible, a small room or part of a large room may be sacrificed to accommodate the stairs.
What lofts Cannot be converted?
As a general rule, 2.2m from floor to ceiling at its highest point is the threshold for undertaking a loft conversion. If your loft does not meet this requirement, it's highly unlikely you'll be able to raise your pitch roof, since councils very rarely grant permission to do that.
How long does a loft conversion take?
On average, loft conversions can be done in as little as 4 weeks or may take up to 8 weeks, with certain styles less complex than others. Here are the different loft conversion types, broken down by a rough time estimation: Roof light conversions – 4 weeks on average. Dormer conversions – 5 weeks on average.
Can I stay in house during loft conversion?
If you want to stay in your home during a loft conversion, we say it's perfectly possible. You just need to be realistic about the work that will be undertaken.
Can I use my loft as a bedroom?
But when it comes to being a bedroom, a converted loft room cannot be called a bedroom merely because it offers enough space to fit a bed in, or because one has been put in there: a loft needs to be converted for the purposes of being a sleeping area, and in accordance with building regulations, in order to be called a bedroom