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 Pentonville'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 Pentonville.
Converting your loft is frequently cited as one of the simplest ways to increase the value of your house. That's a £44k increase on an average £175k property. Relocating homes to obtain additional rooms is quite expensive, with the RICS estimating that the cost of a loft conversion would be one-third of the cost of moving.
A dormer loft conversion can take several shapes, but most clients want either a full-width back dormer that extends all the way to the eaves or a smaller box dormer. If you have a parapet fire separating wall that extends above your roof, you can build the dormer cheeks out of masonry. Alternatively, the checks might be made of wood with vertically hanging tiles or slates to match the rest of the roof. The dormer's face will feature identical vertically hung tile/slates, casement/sash windows, and possibly French doors with Juliet Balcony.
It's not uncommon for contractors' quotes to overlook tasks like décor, supplying fittings and fixtures for loft conversion bathrooms, and various architectural aspects like Juliet balconies. VAT is not always included in the statistics. Other considerations include the rules and regulations governing loft conversions, as well as the accompanying expenses, which may include:
• Planning approval – Not every loft conversion will require planning permission, but in some cases, it is required. You might wind yourself paying roughly £250 for the application.
• If you can use the 'permitted development route,' getting a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) is a good idea. While not required, it establishes that the loft conversion is within its legal boundaries. They cost between £100 and £250, which is half the cost of the appropriate planning approval and can help to prevent problems with future sales.
• Structural engineer — Depending on the extent of your loft's structural renovations, you should budget between £550 and £1900 for structural design costs, site inspections, and calculations.
• Party walls – If you and your neighbor share an adjoining wall, you will almost surely require a Party Wall Agreement. The Party Wall Act of 1996 requires this. Costs vary based on the expert consultants used, however, there are Party Wall professionals that give the full service for roughly £1,250.
Every loft is different, but a Velux conversion should take approximately 4-5 weeks and a dormer conversion should take about 6-8 weeks. Once we have visited your loft, we will be able to advise you properly.
We have a dedicated team of highly competent employees. We are all working hard to keep our reputation for producing high-quality conversions. Kindly contact us at info@loftconversionscompany.com.
Loft Conversion Company is the leading Loft Conversion specialist in Pentonville, we have been successfully undertaking loft conversions in Pentonville for more than 20 years. After building hundreds of successful loft conversions, which are custom-made to suit clients' lifestyles and needs. We are specialists in bespoke Loft Conversions across Pentonville and around West London. With years of experience, we will convert your unused loft space into a full functional loft that you and your family will love. Our team has designed and built many custom loft conversions in Pentonville which are fully catered to the client’s personal requirements and taste. Whether you need an additional bedroom, office or another bathroom, your new Loft Conversion offers a natural extension to your existing family home.
A Loft Conversion is the quickest way of increasing the amount of living space in your Pentonville home. Did you know recent research undertaken by Nationwide Building Society has shown that a Loft Conversion can add over 20% to the value of your property? Moreover, it can improve your home’s energy efficiency too. All that extra insulation will surely bring down the cost of your energy bills. By converting your loft, it makes use of “unused” space to create an extra bedroom or bathroom, rather than eating into your garden. Overall, it costs less per square metre to convert a loft rather than build a rear or side extension, as most of the structure needed is already in place. Most of the loft conversions can be carried out without the need for planning permission if they don’t exceed a certain size. (40 cubic metres for a terraced property and 50 cubic metres for a detached house).
Our process includes an initial survey and design followed by architectural drawings and structural calculations. Here are the eight stages in our Loft Conversion Building Process:
The average cost of a Loft Conversion in Pentonville 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 Pentonville, 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 Pentonville home, call us on 0208 1020 675 or email to ask us any questions.