Loft Conversions Broomfield
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Are you frustrated with the lack of living space, and insufficient storage?
Have you got an attic that isn’t being used in your Broomfield house?
Are you looking to add storage space or living space to your home, without moving or extending outwards?
It would be amazing to see your property increase in value by 25%.
- What’s A Loft Conversion?
- Why Transform Your Attic In To An Additional Room?
- What Are The Types Of Loft Conversions Available?
- Dormer Style Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
- Mansard Style Loft Conversion
- Velux Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House?
- Loft Conversion Services FAQs
A loft conversion is the ideal solution for you. 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’s cheaper than moving house and can increase your home’s value significantly. 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.
There are many ways that a loft conversion can help you add more space to your home, such as a master bedroom or guest room, a home gym, a teenage den, a home office or just to make your home more functional.
What’s A Loft Conversion?
A roof extension or loft conversion in Broomfield is a great way to create extra space in your home cost effectively. The space is already there and waiting to be used. Your loft can be transformed into a useful space that you use every day. You can transform it into a master or guest bedroom with an ensuite, an office, a hobby or games room, childs bedroom, a home cinema or even a gym.
Why Transform Your Attic In To An Additional Room?
A loft conversion can bring many benefits to your home. The most important benefit is the extra living space that it provides. If your family is growing then a new room might be what you need. You may also want to be able welcome your family members on weekends or holidays. You could also convert this area to make a beautiful private gym, or a fun playroom for the children. Converting your attic will both increase its value on the market when you come to sell it as well as giving you more living space. Loft conversions also have other benefits including:
- Loft conversions can increase your property’s value by as much as 25%. This makes them a great investment for the future.
- Your loft conversion may be customised to meet your particular needs and requirements. You can create the space that best suits your lifestyle.
- 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.
- You can make more of what you have, and not need to add or remodel.
- Loft conversions often feature skylights and Velux Windows, which provide more natural light and allow for brighter living spaces.
- 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 is more cost-effective than a traditional extension as it requires less maintenance.
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What Are The 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 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 a great way to expand your house at a low cost.
The roof’s sloped side is altered to make vertical walls, and a flat roof to increase the room’s underhead height. Your new loft will make it easier to walk in, especially for tall people. These loft conversions can usually be made under your permitted development 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 is simply an elevation of one side of the roof’s hip in order to increase the underhead space.
The existing gable is used to build a new vertical wall, which allows for significant room height increases.
Mansard Style 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.
This method is more pleasing to the eye than a dormer addition because it fits in the existing house structure.
Mansard loft conversions add the greatest value to your house because of the extent of the work involved and the added space. They require full planning permission applications to your Local Planning Authority, due to the extensive restructuring they entail.
Velux Loft Conversion
This is the easiest way to convert your loft. Because roof windows don’t require roof reconstruction, they are very popular. The roof framework will remain as is. All you have to do is install a skylight in the roof’s liner. Natural light will make your attic more useful as the Velux window acts like a skylight.
What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House?
Some loft conversions are not suitable for all houses. Mansard lofts convert semi-detached to detached homes better, whereas dormer and velux 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.
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Loft Conversion Services FAQs
Is a loft conversion tax deductible?
If you were converting a new room such as an extension or loft conversion, you can also claim tax relief through capital allowances on items such as insulation, electrical wiring and plumbing.
Do you have to raise a roof for a loft conversion?
A 'stick' framed roof offers you room to expand into a conversion whereas a 'truss' framed roof usually means you need to add height before a conversion can take place. This is why many turn to a roof lift and whilst most can be raised, it's still important to note that this isn't a possibility for all.
Do I need permission to build a loft conversion?
Most loft conversions are considered permitted development, which means you won't need to get planning permission as long as the building work fits certain criteria. So, if you're looking to get a simple conversion with roof windows, you generally don't need to worry (but it's best to check).
Can a Neighbour object to a loft conversion?
Your neighbours may reject your loft conversion plans due to noise, light, or privacy concerns, which will be taken into consideration by the council. If your planning permission is rejected, you can either appeal or amend your plans, keeping in mind the reasons for rejection.
What is the simplest loft conversion?
The simplest loft conversion is to install Velux windows between the existing rafters within the sloped roof – without making any changes to your roofline. You need to have a high enough ridge line so that you have ample headroom and can make good use of the available floor space.
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