Hipperholme Loft Conversions
Attic Conversion & Dormer Extensions Specialists
Covering West Yorkshire
We offer a wide range of services including dormer extensions & loft conversions.
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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Are you a Hipperholme resident with an unused attic?
Are you looking for additional storage or living space within your home that doesn’t require you to move or expand outwards?
How would it feel to increase your property’s value by as much as 25%?
- Converting Your Loft?
- Why Would You Convert Your Attic To An Additional Room?
- What Are The Differences Between Loft Conversions?
- Dormer Style Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
- Mansard Style Loft Conversion
- Roof Window Or Velux Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House?
- Loft Conversions Frequently Asked Questions
A Loft conversion could be the answer that you are looking for. Loft conversions are a popular way to increase the space in a house without expanding its footprint. Especially for a growing family who cannot afford to move to 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. 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.
Converting Your Loft?
A roof extension or loft conversion in Hipperholme is a great way to create extra space in your home cost effectively. The space is already within your home and just 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 Would You Convert Your Attic To An Additional Room?
Loft conversions are a great addition for any 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. Maybe you just want to make your family feel welcome on 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 converting your loft include:
- 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.
- 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 can accommodate a variety needs. These include bedrooms and bathrooms as well as home offices and 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.
If you have further questions about our Hipperholme loft conversion services get in touch today to book a free quote.
What Are The Differences Between 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 Style Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions are a popular type of conversion in the UK, along with Velux loft conversions. They are a great way to expand your house at a low cost.
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 your life easier, especially if you are tall. This type of Loft conversion is generally eligible under your permitted developmental rights.
Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
Although this might seem like a complicated name, it is actually quite simple. The hip-to-gable loft conversion is simply the lifting of one hip of the roof to create more space under the ceiling.
To increase the room height, a new vertical wall can be built from an existing gable.
Mansard Style 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 add the greatest value to your house because of the extent of the work involved and the added space. Due to the substantial restructuring they involve, you will need to apply for full planning permission from your local Planning Authority.
Roof Window Or Velux Loft Conversion
This is the most straightforward way to convert your loft. Because there is no need to modify the roof, adding roof windows is very common. Your roof frame will stay the same, so all you need to do is insert a skylight directly into your roof’s covering. Your attic will benefit greatly from natural sunlight as the Velux glass acts as a rooflight.
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.
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 Hipperholme loft conversion services get in touch today to book a free quote.
Loft Conversions 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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