Windhill Loft Conversion
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Are you frustrated by a lack of living space, and not enough storage space?
Are you looking for a way to make your Windhill home more spacious?
Do you want extra storage or living space in your house but unable to move or extend outwards?
How would it feel to increase your property’s value by as much as 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 Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
- Mansard Loft Conversion
- Roof Window Or Velux Loft Conversion
- Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
- Loft Conversion Services FAQs
A loft conversion is the ideal solution for you. 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’s cheaper than moving house and can increase your home’s value significantly. 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.
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?
Loft conversions and roof extensions in Windhill 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. 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 Should I Convert My Attic Into An Additional Room?
Loft conversions are a great addition for any home. The most important benefit is the extra living space that it provides. A new room could be helpful if your family is growing. Maybe you just want to make your family feel welcome on weekends and holidays. This area could also be used as a luxury private gym or playroom for your children. Converting your attic can not only increase your home’s living space but also increase its resale value. A loft conversion has 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 is customisable to fit your individual needs and requirements.
- Modern loft conversions are energy efficient, so you can have a more comfortable living space that is also environmentally friendly.
- 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.
- Your loft conversion has the ability to be adapted to a variety of uses, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices.
- A loft conversion is more cost-effective than a traditional extension as it requires less maintenance.
If you have further questions about our Windhill loft conversion services get in touch today to book 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 Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions rank alongside Velux loft conversions as one of the most sought-after types of conversions in Britain. These are the most cost-effective way to increase your home’s size.
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 you feel more comfortable, especially if you are tall. These loft conversions are usually eligible under your permitted developments rights.
Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
Although it might sound strange, this type of conversion is actually much simpler than you may think. The hip-to-gable loft conversion is simply the lifting of one hip of the roof to create more space under the ceiling.
From the existing gable, a vertical wall is constructed. This allows for substantial room height improvements.
Mansard Loft Conversion
Mansard loft conversions completely replace one half of a property’s roof, while keeping the other half’s roof structure.
This conversion is much more beautiful than a dormer extensions because it seamlessly fits into the existing structure of your house.
Mansard lofts can increase your home’s value due to their extensive nature and added space. They require full planning permission applications to your Local Planning Authority, due to the extensive restructuring they entail.
Roof Window Or 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. Your roof frame will stay the same, so all you need to do is insert a skylight directly into your roof’s covering. Natural light will make your attic more useful as the Velux window acts like a skylight.
Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
Not every type of loft conversion is suitable for every house. Dormer or Velux, are suitable for all kinds of property. Mansard lofts, however, are better suited for semi-detached or detached homes due to the extra construction space they require.
The same applies to hip-to-gable lofts. They are best suited for detached, semi-detached and end-terraced houses.
If you have further questions about our Windhill loft conversion services get in touch today to book a free quotation.
Loft Conversion Services 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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