If you need to expand your family home, want that dream house without moving from your current property or simply need to create an extra room or rooms, an attic conversion could be the cost effective solution to address your lack of space. By converting previously unused loft space into useable rooms you effectively gain an extra floor to your home without undergoing major building works or incurring excessive costs.
By hiring an attic conversion company you can create a more modern, practical living space for you and your family and even add value to your home by creating those cherished extra rooms. But before you can proceed here are a couple of points to consider:
1) Do you have the space for a loft conversion? - as long as there is approximately seven feet from the top of the existing ceiling joists to the ridge line then you should be able to consider an attic conversion.
2) Will you need planning permission? - planning permission is not usually required for loft conversions unless you live in a conservation area or listed building or want to put in dormer windows that will face the road or invade your neighbours' privacy. If planning permission is required the time it takes varies between councils but you should expect to hear within eight weeks.
3) Will you need to draw up your own plans? - your attic conversion company will most likely work with their own architect to draw up suitable plans for your loft conversion.
4) Where will you put the new staircase? - when you have a loft conversion, the transition from old to new should be seamless, so wherever possible the staircase to your new conversion should be a continuation of your existing staircase.
5) How long will a loft conversion take - it will depend upon the size of your house and the scope of your conversion but generally speaking most loft conversions are completed within 12 weeks.
Estate agents agree that adding another room to your home is one of the best ways to add value and since an attic conversion is more cost effective than having an extension built, it is the best way to increase the value of your property whilst improving your home and lifestyle.