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 St Pauls Cray'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 St Pauls Cray.
Spending so much more time at home has caused many of us to reconsider our living spaces. Every available space has been converted into a home office, classroom, gym, or art studio, frequently juggling many duties at once. Most homes with a pitched roof have some form of roof space that may be turned into useful, pleasant, and even luxury rooms, but lofts are frequently used to store dusty bags and Christmas decorations. If you're looking for ways to increase the value of your house, converting your loft is a tried and true method for adding more bedrooms or areas to attract more wealthy purchasers. However, a loft conversion might provide you with the house you want in the location you already live in and love: if your children are happy at school, or you have nice friends and neighbors nearby, a move may not be the best option right now.
Loft conversions are often considered allowed development provided they satisfy specific criteria, making them quite easy to complete in terms of paperwork. Planning clearance may not be required if: Internal space is generated within the increased volume restrictions (40 m3 for terraced buildings; 50 m3 for semi-detached and detached houses); The building materials utilized are visually comparable to the existing house, and renovations do not extend beyond the original roofline that faces the road, nor do they rise over the roof's peak. Permitted development rights do not apply in conservation zones, therefore adding a terrace or extending higher than the roof will require planning approval.
Building rules approval is necessary whether or not planning authorization is required. This includes structural stability, the safe design of the stairs, the strength of the new floor, a method of escape in the event of a fire, and suitable sound insulation. If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house, or an apartment, you will almost certainly need to serve a Party Wall Act notice to notify your neighbor(s) of the intended work, and you may need to upgrade the sound insulation on any shared walls. When planning a loft conversion, you should also consider protected species, because work on a loft might impact, wait for it, bats. If you believe bats are using your roof space, an expert survey and the incorporation of a bat roost into your design may be required. This may appear to be a lot, but the good news is that experienced experts, ranging from architects and designers to loft conversion specialists, can handle most of the application and approval procedure.
The average cost of a Loft Conversion in St Pauls Cray 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 St Pauls Cray, 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 St Pauls Cray 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.