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Are you frustrated with the lack of living space, and insufficient storage?
Are you looking for a way to make your Weetwood home more spacious?
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%
- What’s A Loft Conversion?
- Why Convert Your Attic Into An Additional Room?
- What Are The Different Types Of Loft Conversions?
- Dormer Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
- Mansard Loft Conversion
- Velux Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
- Loft Conversion Services Frequently Asked Questions
A Loft conversion could be the answer that you are looking for. Loft conversions are quickly becoming one of the most sought-after ways to expand your home’s space without having to extend its footprint, especially for a growing family who cannot afford a bigger house. It is generally less expensive than moving homes and allows you to improve your living space without taking up any of the surrounding property, and it can also significantly increase your home’s value. A Loft Conversion can boost your property’s value by up to 25%, making it very likely that you will make money on your loft conversion long term.
A loft conversion can be used in many ways. It can be used to create a bedroom for an additional guest, a magnificent master suite, or even a teenage room, a home gym or even a home office.
What’s A Loft Conversion?
A roof extension or loft conversion in Weetwood is a great way to create extra space in your home cost effectively. You already have the space in your home, and it is waiting to be used. The dead space in your loft could be converted into a useable space. It can be converted into a master room with an ensuite, a guest room, an office, a kids’ bedroom or playroom, hobby room, a gym, or even a home theater!
Why Convert Your Attic Into An Additional Room?
Loft conversions can be a great addition to your home. One of the main benefits it will give you is more living space. You may need another room if you have a growing family. You may also want to be able welcome your family members on weekends or holidays. You can also make this space a great place for your children to play or create your own private gym. Converting your attic can not only increase your home’s living space but also increase its resale value. Other benefits of loft conversions include:
- Loft conversions are a great way for you to increase the value of your property. They can add up to 25% on its value.
- You can customise your loft conversion to suit your needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Loft conversions are a great way of making better use of space in your 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 may be tailored to fit a range of needs from bedrooms and bathrooms to home offices or playrooms.
- You will have a lower maintenance cost because a loft conversion doesn’t require as much work as a traditional extension.
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What Are The Different Types Of 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 Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions are a popular type of conversion in the UK, along with Velux loft conversions. These are the most cost-effective way to increase your home’s size.
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 your life easier, especially if you are tall. This type of Loft conversion is generally eligible under your permitted developmental rights.
Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
You might be apprehensive about this type of conversion, but it’s actually very simple. A hip to gable loft conversion consists of raising one portion of the roof’s hip so that the room has more space underneath.
The existing gable is used to build a new vertical wall, which allows for significant room height increases.
Mansard 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 Loft Conversion
This is the simplest method of converting your loft. Roof windows are very popular as they don’t require any roof restructuring. 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.
What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
Some loft conversions are not suitable for all houses. Mansard Loft conversions are more suitable for semi-detached and detached homes, whereas velux and dormer lofts work for all types of properties.
Also, hip to-gable loft conversions suit semi-detached, detached, or end-terraced properties for the same reasons.
For a FREE no-obligation quote for any of our Weetwood loft conversion services contact us today.
Loft Conversion Services Frequently Asked Questions
Do new loft conversions need joists?
You will most certainly need to strengthen loft conversion floor joists. Add in stronger and larger timber floor joists between the existing joists of the ceiling. Support them on the current walls if they are strong enough or add in extra timber if needed.
Is a small loft conversion worth it?
A loft conversion is often cited in surveys as the best way to add value to your home. Recent research carried out by the Nationwide Building Society has stated that a loft conversion could add up to 20% to the value of your home.
Is it cheaper to extend or convert the loft?
In general a loft conversion is much cheaper and more straightforward than building a brand new extension. But, the more sophisticated the loft design is, the higher the cost and level of disruption.
What is a basic loft conversion?
Generally, a basic loft conversion will consist of a staircase to access the Loft Conversion, and a single bedroom with 1 or perhaps 2 Velux windows, that's pretty much a basic loft conversion.
What is a non habitable loft conversion?
With a non-habitable loft conversion, the idea is to utilise as much of the loft space as possible for storage which will help to significantly reduce the amount of clutter that can build up around the home.
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