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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Have you got an attic that isn’t being used in your Lane End house?
Are you looking for additional storage or living space within your home that doesn’t require you to move or expand outwards?
It would be amazing to see your property increase in value by 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 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 may be the best solution for you. Loft conversions are becoming a very popular option for adding space to your home without increasing its overall 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 add up to 25% to your property’s overall value, so you are likely to make money with your loft conversion over time.
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?
Loft conversions and roof extensions in Lane End are a cost effective way to increase the space in your home. This space is already inside 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 transformed into a master bedroom, an office, a hobby room, a gym, a games room, a home cinema, or a child’s room.
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. A new room could be helpful if your family is growing. Perhaps you want to be close to family 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:
- 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 can also be customised to your requirements and needs, so that you have the ideal space for your life.
- Loft conversions have been designed to be more environmentally friendly and comfortable.
- No need to relocate. If you love the area and your home, but you want more space, a loft conversion is a great solution.
- 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 may be tailored to fit a range of needs from bedrooms and bathrooms to home offices or playrooms.
- You will have a lower maintenance cost because a loft conversion doesn’t require as much work as a traditional extension.
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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 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 can be altered to create vertical walls and a flat roof to increase the area’s underhead height. If you are tall, you will feel more at home in your loft. Most of these loft conversions will be eligible under your permissible development rights.
Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
Although it might sound strange, this type of conversion is actually much simpler than you may think. A hip-to–gable loft conversion simply involves the raising of one roof hip to provide more space below the floor.
From the existing gable, a vertical wall is constructed. This allows for substantial room height improvements.
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 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. You will need to submit a full application for planning permission to your Local Planning Authority due the significant restructuring they entail.
Roof Window Or Velux Loft Conversion
This is the easiest way to convert your loft. Roof windows are very popular as they don’t require any roof restructuring. The roof framework will remain as is. All you have to do is install a skylight in the roof’s liner. 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?
Not all loft conversions will work 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 Frequently Asked Questions
How much value does a loft conversion?
The answer is quite a lot. As a guide, a well built and perfectly appointed loft conversion can add between 10–20% to the value of your home (Nationwide).
How much extra space do you need for a loft conversion?
This not laid out in the Building Regulations (with the exception of head height above the stairs) but you will ideally need at least 2.2m of usable space for a loft conversion. This measurement should be taken from the bottom of the ridge timber in the centre of the loft to the top of the ceiling joist.
Can you convert a loft yourself?
Most people prefer to hire professionals in converting their loft, but you can do it yourself if you have the skills to do the work. But it isn't a simple DIY job. It will take a long time, planning and thinking through to make it plausible.
Do you need Neighbours permission for loft conversion?
You don't need permission from your neighbour for your loft conversion, but you may need to have a Party Wall Agreement if you're converting a loft in a terraced or semi-detached property.
How invasive is a loft conversion?
A loft conversion is one of the least intrusive and cost effective ways of extending your living space. Before you go ahead and start planning, check how easy it will be to extend into your loft space.
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