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Are you frustrated by a lack of living space, and not enough storage space?
Are you a Kirkstall resident with an unused attic?
Do you need extra living space or storage in your home without having to move or extend outwards?
It would be amazing to see your property increase in value by 25%.
- Converting Your Loft?
- Why Transform Your Attic In To An Additional Room?
- What Are The Different Types Of Loft Conversions?
- 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 Frequently Asked Questions
A loft conversion may be the best solution for you. Loft conversions are quickly becoming one of the most sought-after ways to expand your home’s space without having to extend its footprint, especially for a growing family who cannot afford 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 an extra guest bedroom, a home gym, a home office, a teenage den or a stunning master suite, there are many ways that a loft conversion can be utilised.
Converting Your Loft?
A loft conversion or roof extension in Kirkstall 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. Your loft can be transformed into a useful space that you use every day. 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 Transform Your Attic In To An Additional Room?
A loft conversion can bring many benefits to your home. One of the main benefits that you get is extra living space. If your family is growing then you may be looking at adding another room. Maybe you just want to make your family feel welcome on 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 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 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.
- Modern loft conversions are energy efficient, so you can have a more comfortable living space that is also environmentally friendly.
- 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.
- Skylights and Velux windows allow for more natural light. This allows for a larger living area and brighter spaces.
- Your loft conversion has the ability to be adapted to a variety of uses, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices.
- 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 Different Types Of 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 are another popular type of loft conversion. These are the most cost-effective way to increase your home’s size.
The roof’s sloped side is altered to make vertical walls, and a flat roof to increase the room’s underhead height. If you are tall, you will feel more at home in your loft. These loft conversions are usually eligible under your permitted developments rights.
Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
Although this might seem like a complicated name, it is actually quite simple. The hip-to-gable loft conversion is simply the lifting of one hip of the roof to create more space under the ceiling.
To increase the room height, a new vertical wall can be built from an existing gable.
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 loft conversions add the greatest value to your house because of the extent of the work involved and the added space. Because of the extensive restructuring involved, they will require a full planning permission application from your Local Planning Authority.
Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
This is the most straightforward way to convert your loft. Because they do not require any roofing changes, roof windows are extremely popular. Your roof frame will stay the same, so all you need to do is insert a skylight directly into your roof’s covering. Natural light will make your attic more useful as the Velux window acts like a skylight.
What Type Of Loft Conversion Is Best Suited To My House in Kirkstall?
Not all loft conversions will work for every home. Mansard lofts can be used for detached and semi-detached homes. Velux lofts and dormer conversions work for all types of properties.
The same applies to hip-to-gable lofts. They are best suited for detached, semi-detached and end-terraced houses.
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Loft Conversions Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you put stairs for a loft conversion?
Usually, the stairs to your loft conversion are best placed over the existing staircase in terms of convenience and efficient use of space. If this is not possible, a small room or part of a large room may be sacrificed to accommodate the stairs.
What lofts Cannot be converted?
As a general rule, 2.2m from floor to ceiling at its highest point is the threshold for undertaking a loft conversion. If your loft does not meet this requirement, it's highly unlikely you'll be able to raise your pitch roof, since councils very rarely grant permission to do that.
How long does a loft conversion take?
On average, loft conversions can be done in as little as 4 weeks or may take up to 8 weeks, with certain styles less complex than others. Here are the different loft conversion types, broken down by a rough time estimation: Roof light conversions – 4 weeks on average. Dormer conversions – 5 weeks on average.
Can I stay in house during loft conversion?
If you want to stay in your home during a loft conversion, we say it's perfectly possible. You just need to be realistic about the work that will be undertaken.
Can I use my loft as a bedroom?
But when it comes to being a bedroom, a converted loft room cannot be called a bedroom merely because it offers enough space to fit a bed in, or because one has been put in there: a loft needs to be converted for the purposes of being a sleeping area, and in accordance with building regulations, in order to be called a bedroom