Barkisland Loft Conversions
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If you’re looking for professional loft conversion services from a trusted and experienced local company, look no further. Our team are professional local loft conversion specialists covering Barkisland and the surrounding areas who will deliver a high-quality solution that will exceed your expectations.
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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Do you have an attic in your Barkisland property that’s not being used?
Do you need extra living space or storage in your home without having to move or extend 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 Main Types Of Loft Conversions Available?
- Dormer Style Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
- Mansard Style Loft Conversion
- Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
- What Type Of Loft Conversion Would Be Best Suited For My Home?
- Loft Conversions FAQs
Then a loft conversion might be the solution 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 It’s cheaper than moving house and can increase your home’s value significantly. 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 is a great way to add a home gym, a teenage den, a home office, an extra guest bedroom or a stunning master suite.
Converting Your Loft?
A roof extension or loft conversion in Barkisland is a great way to create extra space in your home cost effectively. 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. You can convert it into a master suite with an ensuite, an office, a bedroom for children, a hobby or games room, or even a home cinema.
Why Would You Convert Your Attic To An Additional Room?
Loft conversions are a great addition for any home. One of the main benefits that you get is extra 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 attic will both increase its value on the market when you come to sell it as well as giving you more living space. Other benefits of loft conversions 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 is customisable to fit your individual needs and requirements.
- Loft conversions can be designed to save you money and make your home more energy-efficient.
- 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.
- 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.
- Loft conversions are less likely to need significant maintenance than traditional extensions. This makes them a low-maintenance way to add space to your home.
If you’re looking for loft conversion services in Barkisland we can help, contact us today to get a free quotation.
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 best method to increase the size of your home for a reasonable price.
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. These loft conversions are usually eligible under your permitted developments rights.
Hip-To-Gable Style 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 Style 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 method of converting your loft is more aesthetic than a traditional dormer extension, as it blends into the existing structure.
Mansard lofts can increase your home’s value due to their extensive nature and added space. Due to the substantial restructuring they involve, you will need to apply for full planning permission from your local Planning Authority.
Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
This is the easiest method to convert your loft. Because they do not require any roofing changes, roof windows are extremely popular. The framework is left intact. You simply need to fit a skylight inside the roof’s membrane. Your attic will benefit greatly from natural sunlight as the Velux glass acts as a rooflight.
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.
If you’re looking for loft conversion services in Barkisland we can help, contact us today to get a free quotation.
Loft Conversions FAQs
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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