Bankfoot Loft Conversions
Transform Your Vacant Attic Space
And Increase The Value Of Your Home
Get in touch to get a quote for dormer extensions & attic conversions.
- Free Quotations
- Top Quality Workmanship
- Fully Qualified
- Affordable Prices
Request A Call Back
Are you fed up with insufficient living space and inadequate, storage?
Are you a Bankfoot 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?
Imagine if you could increase your property’s value by up to 25 percent.
- What’s A Loft Conversion?
- Why Convert Your Attic Into An Additional Room?
- What Are The Types Of Loft Conversions Available?
- Dormer 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 Conversions 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. 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. 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.
Whether you are looking to add a home gym, an extra guest bedroom, a home office, a teenage den or a stunning master suite, there are many ways that a loft conversion can be utilised.
What’s A Loft Conversion?
Loft conversions and roof extensions in Bankfoot 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. Your loft can be transformed into a useful space that you use every day. 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 Convert Your Attic Into An Additional Room?
A loft conversion can bring many benefits to your home. The most important benefit is the extra living space that it provides. If your family is growing then you may be looking at adding another room. 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. In any case, your attic conversion will increase both your living space as well as your homes resale value. Other benefits of loft conversions include:
- Loft conversions are a great way for you to increase the value of your property. They can add up to 25% on its value.
- Your loft conversion is customisable to fit your individual needs and requirements.
- 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.
- Loft conversions often feature skylights and Velux Windows, which provide more natural light and allow for brighter living spaces.
- Your loft conversion may be tailored to fit a range of needs from bedrooms and bathrooms to home offices or 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.
For more information on our loft conversion services in Bankfoot contact us today
Call Today 07480 534449
What Are The 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 are a popular type of conversion in the UK, along with Velux loft conversions. These are the best method to increase the size of your home for a reasonable price.
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 it easier to walk in, especially for tall people. These loft conversions are usually eligible under your permitted developments rights.
Hip-To-Gable Loft Conversion
You might be apprehensive about this type of conversion, but it’s actually very simple. A hip-to–gable loft conversion simply involves the raising of one roof hip to provide more space below the floor.
It is possible to create a new vertical walls from the existing gables, giving rise to significant height gains.
Mansard 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 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 way to convert your loft. Because they do not require any roofing changes, roof windows are extremely popular. You can leave your roof structure as is and simply fit a skylight into the roof’s lining. 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?
All types of loft conversions may not be suitable for every home. Mansard lofts convert semi-detached to detached homes better, whereas dormer and velux 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.
For more information on our loft conversion services in Bankfoot contact us today
Call Today 07480 534449Loft Conversions FAQs
Can you put a kitchen in a loft conversion?
Kitchen Loft Conversion Designs Not only is floor space at a premium, but wall space too. In the case of a Mansard loft conversion you may be surrounded by sloping walls, but with some precision planning and intelligent design; you can create a vibrant, airy living space with plenty of storage.
Can a loft be considered a bedroom?
If the space has a loft, you can still place a bed in the loft space without concerns of not meeting the minimum height requirement, as long as the rest of the bedroom has 7-foot tall ceilings. This is a major factor in the legal definition of a bedroom.
Does an attic conversion affect house insurance?
The increased rebuild value might make your building insurance premiums rise. And if you've had to buy new furniture, fittings and electrical items for your loft conversion, you might also need to increase your contents insurance to make sure these are covered.
Do loft conversions need roof vents?
Ventilation is important because you are changing the loft from a cold roof to a warm roof. What this means is that the loft was once used to expel any damp, however, once you change it, it then becomes a completely different environment. Therefore, a ventilation path is required to encourage the movement of air.
Does a loft conversion need permanent stairs?
Building regulations stipulate that if the loft is to be turned into a bedroom, bathroom, study or playroom, it must have a permanent staircase. Thankfully there are plenty of staircase options available to fit whatever space you have, that look great and won't blow your budget.
Other areas near Bankfoot we cover include: