Loft Conversions Northowram
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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Are you looking for a way to make your Northowram home more spacious?
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 Is 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
- Roof Window Or Velux Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
- Loft Conversion Services FAQs
A Loft conversion could be the answer that you are looking for. 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. It's cheaper than moving house and can increase your home's value significantly. Your Loft Conversion can increase your property’s value by as much as 25%, which means that you will be able to make 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 Is A Loft Conversion?
A loft conversion or roof extension in Northowram 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. You can make the dead space in your loft into a useful space! 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 can be a great addition to your 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. 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. Converting your attic can not only increase your home’s living space but also increase its 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 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.
- Loft conversions are a great way of making better use of space in your home.
- 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 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.
If you’re looking for Northowram loft conversion services we can help, contact us today to book a free quote.
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 most cost-effective way to increase your home’s size.
The sloped roof side is modified to create vertical walls. A flat roof is added to expand the room’s floor height. Your new loft will make you feel more comfortable, especially if you are tall. These loft conversions can usually be made under your permitted development rights.
Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
You might be apprehensive about this type of conversion, but it’s actually very simple. The hip-to-gable loft conversion is simply the lifting of one hip of the roof to create more space under the ceiling.
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 completely replaces one half of a property’s roof, to give it an additional floor. However, the roof structure on the opposite side is preserved.
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.
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. The framework is left intact. You simply need to fit a skylight inside the roof’s membrane. The Velux window acts like a skylight, allowing natural light into your attic.
What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
Some loft conversions are not suitable for all houses. 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.
Also, hip to-gable loft conversions suit semi-detached, detached, or end-terraced properties for the same reasons.
If you’re looking for Northowram loft conversion services we can help, contact us today to book a free quote.
Loft Conversion Services FAQs
Is a loft conversion tax deductible?
If you were converting a new room such as an extension or loft conversion, you can also claim tax relief through capital allowances on items such as insulation, electrical wiring and plumbing.
Do you have to raise a roof for a loft conversion?
A 'stick' framed roof offers you room to expand into a conversion whereas a 'truss' framed roof usually means you need to add height before a conversion can take place. This is why many turn to a roof lift and whilst most can be raised, it's still important to note that this isn't a possibility for all.
Do I need permission to build a loft conversion?
Most loft conversions are considered permitted development, which means you won't need to get planning permission as long as the building work fits certain criteria. So, if you're looking to get a simple conversion with roof windows, you generally don't need to worry (but it's best to check).
Can a Neighbour object to a loft conversion?
Your neighbours may reject your loft conversion plans due to noise, light, or privacy concerns, which will be taken into consideration by the council. If your planning permission is rejected, you can either appeal or amend your plans, keeping in mind the reasons for rejection.
What is the simplest loft conversion?
The simplest loft conversion is to install Velux windows between the existing rafters within the sloped roof – without making any changes to your roofline. You need to have a high enough ridge line so that you have ample headroom and can make good use of the available floor space.
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