Loft Conversion Barnet Gate

WHAT THE TYPES OF LOFT CONVERSIONS BEST SUIT YOUR HOUSE IN BARNET GATE?

• ROOFLIGHT/ VELUX LOFT CONVERSION

If your existing roof space is large enough and you have enough head height, adding roof lights is the cheapest way to convert a loft. Roof light conversions are less expensive than other types of loft conversions because no changes to the pitch or shape of the roof are required. The addition of skylight windows, a proper floor, and a staircase is all that is required to create valuable extra living space. Because a roof light conversion does not require as much work as other types of extensions, this type of project usually takes about a month to complete, depending on whether you want additional work such as an en-suite bathroom.

• DORMER LOFT CONVERSION

Dormer loft conversions are a great way to add even more space because, while they are slightly more expensive than a simple roof light conversion, they can add a generous amount of extra floor space and headroom.

• HIP-TO-GABLE LOFT CONVERSION

By extending the sloping 'hip' at the side of a house outwards and upwards to create a 'gable' side wall, this type of conversion creates a lot of space. To maximize available space, hip-to-gable loft conversions are typically built with a rear dormer.

• L-SHAPED LOFT CONVERSION

L-shaped loft conversions provide numerous configuration options, such as multiple rooms. An L-shaped loft conversion entails the construction of two dormers that connect to form a dormer. One end of the dormer is built into the main roof, while the other end is built into an existing rear extension's roof.

• MANSARD LOFT CONVERSION

Mansard conversions change the entire shape of a roof, making it almost vertical. This style of loft conversion is appropriate for most types of properties and is commonly seen in terraced homes throughout London. The side walls of mansard loft conversions are typically built of bricks to blend in with the existing walls of the property, with slates or tiles used to finish the rear façade. Some London borough planning departments prefer this style of loft conversion because it may be more in keeping with the surrounding properties.

WHAT TYPE OF LOFT CONVERSION IS BEST FOR SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES IN BARNET GATE?

In a hip-to-gable loft conversion, the hipped, slanted section of your roof is augmented and becomes a vertical wall (gable end) that is built up to the same height as the ridge. This is then given a standard-pitched roof, creating an internal space with full headroom. Standard window openings can also be accommodated by the vertical wall. Consider combining a hip-to-gable loft conversion with a dormer conversion for maximum space. Hip-to-gable loft conversion costs between £35,000 and £70,000 on average.

WHEN DO I NEED A PARTY WALL AGREEMENT TO CONVERT MY LOFT IN BARNET GATE?

A party wall agreement is required if you intend to do any building work near or on a party wall. A party wall is a shared wall that divides the homes of two separate owners, usually between a terrace or semi-detached house. Garden walls built over a boundary are also included, as are excavations near a neighbor's property (excavations within three to six meters of your neighbor's property, depending on the depth of the new foundations). Party Wall Agreements are most commonly required in the home for building works such as loft conversions, the installation of damp-proof courses, and the digging of new foundations (as would be required in building an extension). Minor party wall works, such as plastering, electrical work, or drilling internal walls to fit kitchen cabinets or shelving, do not require a party wall agreement.