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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Do you have an attic in your Highgate property that’s not being used?
Do you want extra storage or living space in your house but unable to move or extend outwards?
It would be amazing to see your property increase in value by 25%.
- What’s A Loft Conversion?
- Why Should I Convert My Attic Into An Additional Room?
- What Are The Main Types Of Loft Conversions Available?
- Dormer Style Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
- Mansard Loft Conversion
- Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House?
- Loft Conversion Services FAQs
A loft conversion may be the best 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. 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. Loft conversions can increase the value of your home by up to 25%, meaning that you’re likely to make more money over the long term from your loft conversion.
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?
Loft conversions and roof extensions in Highgate are a cost effective way to increase the space in your home. The space is already there and waiting to be used. You can transform the unused loft space into an additional space that you can use. 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 Should I Convert My Attic Into An Additional Room?
A loft conversion can bring many benefits to your home. One of the main benefits it will give you is more living space. If your family is growing then a new room might be what you need. Perhaps you simply want to have the space to host family members over 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Your loft conversion has the ability to be adapted to a variety of uses, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices.
- Loft conversions are less likely to need significant maintenance than traditional extensions. This makes them a low-maintenance way to add space to your home.
If you have further questions about our Highgate loft conversion services get in touch today to get a free quotation.
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 Style Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions are another popular type of loft conversion. These are the best method to increase the size of your home for a reasonable price.
The roof’s sloped side can be altered to create vertical walls and a flat roof to increase the area’s underhead height. Your new loft will make it easier to walk in, especially for tall people. Most of these loft conversions will be eligible under your permissible development rights.
Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
This may sound complicated, but it is really not. 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.
It is possible to create a new vertical walls from the existing gables, giving rise to significant height gains.
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.
This conversion is much more beautiful than a dormer extensions because it seamlessly fits into the existing structure of your house.
Mansard loft conversions will add the most value and space to your home due to the nature of the work and the extra space. Due to the substantial restructuring they involve, you will need to apply for full planning permission from your local Planning Authority.
Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
This is the most straightforward way to convert your loft. Because roof windows don’t require roof reconstruction, they are very popular. 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.
What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House?
All types of loft conversions may not be suitable for every home. Mansard lofts can be used for detached and semi-detached homes. Velux lofts and dormer conversions work for all types of properties.
Also, hip to-gable loft conversions suit semi-detached, detached, or end-terraced properties for the same reasons.
If you have further questions about our Highgate loft conversion services get in touch today to get a free quotation.
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
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