LOFT CONVERSIONPROS AND CONS

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LOFT CONVERSIONA SHORT INTRODUCTION

A loft conversion is a process of transforming an empty attic or a loft

space into a functional room e.g. bedroom, study or a gym. It is one

of the most popular methods of home improvement in the United

Kingdom as it provides significant benefits. In many cases the

planning permission is not required, however, a loft conversion

needs to be carried out according to building control regulations.

With the exception of rebuilding the existing roof, a loft conversion

will also require several methods of structural strengthening

including the introduction of steel beams. 

Below you will find pros and cons of choosing the loft conversion as

a house improvement.

1. MORE LIVING SPACE

Loft conversion utilizes space

that was not in use ( or used

only for storage) and converts

it into a functional room e.g. a

bedroom, an office, gym or

a play room.

ADVANTAGES

2. COST SAVING

L

ADVANTAGES

Loft conversions are usually

cheaper than rear or side

extensions to the main building. 

3. STORAGESPACE

The side eaves of a

new loft conversion

can be used as a

storage.

ADVANTAGES

4. SPACE SAVING

ADVANTAGES

You won't loose any garden space

(which may be already limited if you

live in a city).

ADVANTAGES

5. NEW

BEDROOM

You can have a

new bright

ensuite

bedroom with

roof lights.

6. PROPERTY VALUE

ADVANTAGES

A loft conversion or home extension

could increase a property's worth by

about 22%.*

*National Building Society statistics

7. NO PLANNING PERMISSION

ADVANTAGES

Planning permission is only required if

altering the roof space exceeds current

permitted development guideliness.

DISADVANATGES

You may need

bespoke

wardrobes due to

sloping and low

ceilings. Tall units

may not fit.

1. Sloping

ceilings

DISADVANATGES

Building

regulations

require you to fit

fire rated doors

FD30 in the

the whole house.

2. Fire 

doors

3. LOSS OF

STORAGE SPACE

4. POORLY

DESIGNED

CONVERSION

WILL AFFECT

THE HOUSE

LOOK

5. NOT ALL

BUILDING TYPES

ARE SUITABLE FOR

A LOFT

CONVERSION

DISADVANATGES

!

PROS

- provides more living

space

- cheaper than an

extension

- side eaves storage

space

- perfect for an en-suite

bedroom

- increases property value

- saving the garden space

- planning permission is

usually not required

- loss of storage space

- sloping/low ceilings

- fire doors required 

- will affect the look of

the house

- not every roof

structure allows for a

conversion 

CONS

LOFT CONVERSION - SUMMARY

EXAMPLES

If you have more questions

regarding loft conversion or you

are thinking of improving the

comfort and value of your home

and wish to discuss it further why

not contact us to arrange a no

obligation home visit for

professional, practical advice and

a free proposal. You will be

consulting with someone who

understands the installation

process and would ultimately be

responsible for delivering the

project to your satisfaction.

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