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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 Scotland home more spacious?
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 Loft Conversion
- Velux Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
- Loft Conversion Services FAQs
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. You can make your home more spacious without moving, and it is cheaper than buying a new home. 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.
Converting Your Loft?
A loft conversion or roof extension in Scotland is a cost-effective way to add more space to 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. 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 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. This space could also be used to create a private gym for your family or a playroom for your kids. Converting your loft will improve the value of your home as well as increasing ypuir living space. Other benefits of loft conversions 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.
- You can customise your loft conversion to suit your needs and preferences.
- Modern loft conversions are energy efficient, so you can have a more comfortable living space that is also environmentally friendly.
- You don’t need to move house. A loft conversion is an excellent way to add space to your home without moving.
- You can make more of what you have, and not need to add or remodel.
- 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.
- 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 is more cost-effective than a traditional extension as it requires less maintenance.
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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. 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. 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 consists of raising one portion of the roof’s hip so that the room has more space underneath.
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.
Because of their extensive nature and real added space, Mansard loft conversions are a great way to increase the value of your home. You will need to submit a full application for planning permission to your Local Planning Authority due the significant restructuring they entail.
Velux Loft Conversion
This is the simplest method of converting your loft. Because there is no need to modify the roof, adding roof windows is very common. The framework is left intact. You simply need to fit a skylight inside the roof’s membrane. As a skylight, the Velux windows will let in natural light which will greatly benefit your attic.
What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
Some loft conversions are not suitable for all houses. Mansard lofts convert semi-detached to detached homes better, whereas dormer and velux 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.
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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.