Loft Conversions Company manages every aspect of loft conversion from drawing architectural plans right through to completion of all finishing trades, leaving the completed Loft Conversion ready for decoration. As Brunswick Park's leading Loft Conversion specialist, we have been transforming homes for over two decades building hundreds of fantastic living spaces to suit your lifestyle and needs. With us, you will get a cost-effective Loft Conversion that will add value to your property in Brunswick Park.
Converting your loft space into a habitable room is a major undertaking. There are numerous considerations to make before beginning any work; they can take several weeks to complete and are an expensive investment. In the United Kingdom, various types of loft conversions are permitted. While you may have a preference, the dimensions of your property, loft dimensions, and roof may ultimately decide this for you. Here are some of the most common types of loft conversions for UK homes.
Dormer Loft Conversion
Dormer loft conversions are among the most common types of substantial loft conversions seen on properties with pitched roofs in the UK. They are relatively inexpensive (in terms of loft conversions), and they frequently fall within standard permitted development guidelines. When a right-angled structure extends out from the roof pitch, it increases the volume in your loft space by providing more headspace. This means you'll be able to stand where you couldn't before due to the roof's slope. There are various types of dormer loft conversions available.
Mansard Loft Conversion
Mansard loft conversions are similar to dormer loft conversions in that they extend from the roof pitch, but these loft extensions are built with a 72o vertical pitch, allowing them to slope slightly more than dormer extensions, which have a 90o pitch. You can make the most of your loft space by maximizing usable volume with a mansard loft conversion. You can also add additional headroom by installing skylights or dormer-style windows. Mansards can be more expensive than dormers, and in some cases, planning permission may be required before work can begin. After a thorough inspection and loft health check, we can advise you on how this will affect you and your property.
L-Shaped Loft Conversion
L-shaped loft conversions are similar to dormer extensions, but they have much more usable loft space. Only certain properties, however, will be eligible for an L-shaped loft conversion. An L-shaped conversion will not be possible for houses with a standard couple-pitched roof. Instead, these conversions are limited to Victorian or Edwardian-style homes with a built-up addition at the back. An L-shaped loft conversion is formed by building dormer extensions on the main roof's rear pitch and then extending onto the property's rear addition. If you choose an L-shaped conversion, you can expect a significant increase in usable loft space, as well as plenty of natural light from a combination of skylights.
Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion
Hip-to-gable loft conversions entail making significant changes to the structure of your loft by completely changing the type of roof on your property. The majority of mid-century modern properties have gable roofs with a standard couple-pitched roof that slopes at the front and back, creating an A-shape when viewed from the side. Hipped roofs, which are commonly found on properties built before the mid-twentieth century, have more than two pitches, with a pitch on the property's side (or sides), as well as the front and back, creating a pyramid shape when viewed from the side. Properties with hipped roofs have inconvenient loft space because there is very little headroom throughout the entire loft. A hip-to-gable conversion adds a flat gable wall on one side of the house, converting the roof from a hipped roof to a gable roof and, as a result, increasing the headspace in the loft and making it habitable. Many hip-to-gable conversions are combined with the installation of a dormer loft extension at the back of the house to make the most of the loft conversion construction and maximize loft volume.
Velux Loft Conversion
A Velux loft conversion is one of the simplest – and cheapest – loft conversions you can do, and is ideal for smaller spaces, such as when only one extra bedroom or a new home office is needed. Rooflights are added to the existing loft space, which is simply retained.
Most houses can benefit from some sort of loft conversion. Although some properties may have restrictions on the types of conversions that can be performed. These are some examples:
• A minimum of 2.2m between the loft floor and the highest point.
• The staircase leading to the loft has a maximum pitch of 42 degrees.
• A minimum height of 1.9m above the staircase leading to the loft.
The average cost of a Loft Conversion in Brunswick Park is between £40,000 to £90,000. (in 2022) The most common type of Loft Conversion is the dormer as it adds the most space and best light to your property. A loft conversion will not only give you extra space but also enhance your living space on your property. A loft conversion price depends on many factors such as type of the conversion, type of the roof you have, type of the lighting you want in the loft, the type of windows required, the size of the project, fixtures and fittings, nature of the exterior, client's personal requirements and the site's location. If you want to know the exact cost of your Loft Conversion in Brunswick Park, you will need to book a site survey or send us your drawings and our loft specialist will review them and get back to you with a quotation.
If you would like to discuss the ways in which a Loft Conversion could enhance your Brunswick Park home, call us on 0208 1020 675 or email to ask us any questions. For a free site survey and design consultation please fill out the form on the right and our team will get back to you as quickly as possible.