Loft Conversions Carleton
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Are you fed up with your lack of living space and, inadequate storage?
Do you have an attic in your Carleton property that’s not being used?
Do you want extra storage or living space in your house but unable to move or extend outwards?
How would it feel to increase your property’s value by as much as 25%?
- What’s A Loft Conversion?
- Why Would You Convert Your Attic To An Additional Room?
- What Are The Differences Between Loft Conversions?
- Dormer Loft Conversion
- Hip-To-Gable Style Loft Conversion
- Mansard Style Loft Conversion
- Velux Or Roof Window Loft Conversion
- Which Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
- Loft Conversions Frequently Asked Questions
A loft conversion may be the best solution for you. Loft conversions have become a popular choice for those who need more space, particularly for growing families and people who can’t afford to move to larger houses. It is generally less expensive than moving homes and allows you to improve your living space without taking up any of the surrounding property, and it can also significantly increase your home’s value. 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, a teenage den, a stunning master suite, a home office or an extra guest bedroom, there are many ways that a loft conversion can be utilised.
What’s A Loft Conversion?
Loft conversions and roof extensions in Carleton are a cost effective way to increase the space in your home. The space is already within your home and just waiting to be used. You can make the dead space in your loft into a useful space! It can be converted into a master room with an ensuite, a guest room, an office, a kids’ bedroom or playroom, hobby room, a gym, or even a home theater!
Why Would You Convert Your Attic 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. You may need another room if you have a growing family. Perhaps you want to be close to family on weekends and holidays. You could also convert this area to make a beautiful private gym, or a fun playroom for the children. Converting your attic can not only increase your home’s living space but also increase its resale value. Other benefits of loft conversions include:
- Increase the Value of Your Property: A loft conversion is a great investment that will make your property more valuable.
- Your loft conversion may be customised to meet your particular needs and requirements. You can create the space that best suits your lifestyle.
- Loft conversions today are more efficient than ever, and you will enjoy a more comfortable and sustainable living space.
- No need to relocate. If you love the area and your home, but you want more space, a loft conversion is a great solution.
- 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 requires less maintenance than a traditional extension. It is therefore a low-maintenance solution for adding extra space to your house.
If you have further questions about our Carleton loft conversion services get in touch today to book a free quote.
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 Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions are a popular type of conversion in the UK, along with Velux loft conversions. They are a great way to expand your house at a low cost.
To increase the loft’s height, the roof slope is modified to create vertical walls and a flat roof. Your new loft will make it easier to walk in, especially for tall people. This type of Loft conversion is generally eligible under your permitted developmental rights.
Hip-To-Gable Style 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.
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.
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 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.
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. 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 Type Of Loft Conversion Is More Suitable For My Home?
Some loft conversions are not suitable for all houses. 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.
If you have further questions about our Carleton loft conversion services get in touch today to book a free quote.
Loft Conversions Frequently Asked Questions
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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