Loft Conversions are a great way to enhance your home. It elevates your space by giving you the chance to let your vision come to life.
Lofts are the new-age home trend right now, especially for homeowners and residents in Hoo St Werburgh. Our Loft Conversion specialists can transform space into an area that is environmentally friendly, cost-efficient, and stylish. Our teams at Loft Conversions Company have worked hard to develop a blend of experience, skill, and passion.
While a Loft Conversion is versatile and a cost-efficient option loved by many, it is still important to test and check for different factors that will ascertain whether or not your loft in Hoo St Werburgh can be converted.
Roof Type & Roof Pitch
A Loft can be converted more easily with more headspace. A steeper pitched roof will be more suitable for a Loft Conversion compared to others, but it can still be worked on by securing permits to increase headspace and make adjustments. Rooves also have different types and build. Some roofs in Hoo St Werbugh homes have pre-formed trusses which prove to be more challenging for loft conversions as they are more complicated and expensive. However, there are also some that will have traditional cut rafters. This type of roof will adjust better to a Loft Conversion because it will need little to no structural changes. At Loft Conversions Company, it is part of our service to do a home inspection which will take into consideration all these factors so that our team can advise you on what a Loft Conversion will be like for your property in Hoo St Werburgh.
Staircase, Floorspace & Headspace
A Loft Conversion should be able to give you ample space to move about and create a loft that you love. Taking into consideration the extra space that you have is a determining factor on whether or not your home will be suitable for a Loft Conversion. You want to make sure that the extra space that will be converted into your loft is spacious enough for you. Aside from that, a minimum 2.2m headspace requirement must be met to get approval on necessary permits and paperwork. Lastly, you want to make sure that your property in Hoo St Werburgh permits not only a loft conversion but that your home will also have space for an additional stairwell that will be built to make your loft accessible and connected to your already existing house.
Existing Structures
Some homes in Hoo St Werburgh have already existing verandas, porches, balconies, or chimneys. These types of structures can serve as obstacles in a Loft Conversion but can be worked around on. This may also cost extra and add onto the many decisions that have to be made but will be worth it once you see that you have a new space in your home through a Loft Conversion Overall, A Loft Conversion essentially extends your home by providing you with space vertically. It will build a loft on your roof so you want to make sure that while you take all these factors into consideration, your home is sturdy enough to carry the additional weight that will be placed once your loft is built. Loft Conversions Company can guide you through this through consultations and site surveys.
A Loft Conversion build begins with removing partitions and scaffolding to get access to the space in your home that will become your loft. Following this, structural beams will be added to support the building of your future loft space. The step following this essentially will place a Dormer-like structure on your home, or convert your attic space, if you’re having a Velux Loft Conversion in your home. The next step in the construction process of a Loft Conversion is installing roof and floor insulation for energy efficiency, adding windows and proper ventilation to bring in light, as well as doors to make the loft truly an extension of your home. The construction process will be finished off with plaster boarding, then will be readily handed over to you for interior decorating.
Though the construction process of a Loft Conversion seems like a lot of work, Loft Conversions Company works efficiently. Our projects in Hoo St Werburgh and surrounding areas in Kent typically take 5-8 weeks to complete. We are also professionals and experts at our craft, so there will be no need to temporarily move out as we carry out the whole process safely.
The average cost of a Loft Conversion in Hoo St Werburgh 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 Hoo St Werburgh, 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 Hoo St Werburgh home, call us on 0208 1020 675 or email to ask us any questions.