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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 Shafton house?
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 Would You Convert Your Attic To An Additional Room?
- What Are The Different Types Of Loft Conversions?
- Dormer Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
- Mansard Loft Conversion
- Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House?
- Loft Conversions FAQs
Then a loft conversion might be the solution 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. 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.
Whether you are looking to add a teenage den, a home gym, an extra guest bedroom, a stunning master suite or a home office, there are many ways that a loft conversion can be utilised.
Converting Your Loft?
A loft conversion or roof extension in Shafton 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. The dead space in your loft could be converted into a useable space. 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 Would You Convert Your Attic To An Additional Room?
Loft conversions are a great addition for any home. The most important benefit is the extra living space that it provides. If your family is growing then you may be looking at adding another room. Perhaps you simply want to have the space to host family members over weekends and holidays. You can also make this space a great place for your children to play or create your own private gym. In any case, your attic conversion will increase both your living space as well as your homes resale value. Loft conversions also have other benefits including:
- You can add value to your property by converting your loft into a living space. A loft conversion can dramatically increase the home’s value by up to 25%. It is a great way to invest 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 today are more efficient than ever, and you will enjoy a more comfortable and sustainable living space.
- No need to move house. A loft conversion is a great alternative to moving.
- You can make more of what you have, and not need to add or remodel.
- Skylights and Velux windows allow for more natural light. This allows for a larger living area and brighter 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 requires less maintenance than a traditional extension. It is therefore a low-maintenance solution for adding extra space to your house.
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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. They are the best way for you to expand your home at an affordable price.
To increase the loft’s height, the roof slope is modified to create vertical walls and a flat roof. Your new loft will make your life easier, especially if you are tall. These loft conversions can usually be made under your permitted development rights.
Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
Although this might seem like a complicated name, it is actually quite 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 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 lofts can increase your home’s value due to their extensive nature and 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 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. Your roof frame will stay the same, so all you need to do is insert a skylight directly into your roof’s covering. The Velux window acts like a skylight, allowing natural light into 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 Loft conversions are more suitable for semi-detached and detached homes, whereas velux and dormer lofts work for all types of properties.
For the same reasons, hip-to–gable loft conversions can be used for semi-detached detached and end-terraced homes.
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Loft Conversions FAQs
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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