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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. These are the best method to increase the size of your home for a reasonable price.

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. Most of these loft conversions will be eligible under your permissible development 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 is simply an elevation of one side of the roof’s hip in order to increase the underhead space.

From the existing gable, a vertical wall is constructed. This allows for substantial room height improvements.

Mansard Style Loft Conversion

A mansard loft is where one half the property’s roof is removed and replaced with a new roof. The other roof structure remains intact.

Because it is built into the existing house structure, this method converts your loft in a more artistic way than a dormer extension.

Mansard loft conversions add the greatest value to your house because of the extent of the work involved and the added 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 simplest method of converting your loft. Because roof windows don’t require roof reconstruction, they are very popular. The framework is left intact. You simply need to fit a skylight inside the roof’s membrane. Natural light will make your attic more useful as the Velux window acts like a skylight.

Which Loft Conversion Is Best For My Ravenscliffe Home?

All types of loft conversions may not be suitable for every home. 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.

For the same reasons, hip-to–gable loft conversions can be used for semi-detached detached and end-terraced homes.

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Loft Conversion Services FAQs

How much value does a loft conversion?

The answer is quite a lot. As a guide, a well built and perfectly appointed loft conversion can add between 10–20% to the value of your home (Nationwide).

How much extra space do you need for a loft conversion?

This not laid out in the Building Regulations (with the exception of head height above the stairs) but you will ideally need at least 2.2m of usable space for a loft conversion. This measurement should be taken from the bottom of the ridge timber in the centre of the loft to the top of the ceiling joist.

Can you convert a loft yourself?

Most people prefer to hire professionals in converting their loft, but you can do it yourself if you have the skills to do the work. But it isn't a simple DIY job. It will take a long time, planning and thinking through to make it plausible.

Do you need Neighbours permission for loft conversion?

You don't need permission from your neighbour for your loft conversion, but you may need to have a Party Wall Agreement if you're converting a loft in a terraced or semi-detached property.

How invasive is a loft conversion?

A loft conversion is one of the least intrusive and cost effective ways of extending your living space. Before you go ahead and start planning, check how easy it will be to extend into your loft space.

 

 

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