Now’s the time to make the most of the space you have in your existing home – and converting the loft is the best way to do it.
At its most basic, a loft conversion can be a quiet place to set up your Hornby model railway, with a flip-down ladder for access and simple Velux windows. But a temporary staircase means it won’t count as extra living space when you come to sell, so generally it’s a mistake to do it on the cheap.
Getting a specialist company or an architect on board will give you the best end result, whether you want the space to flow seamlessly on from the rest of the house or you just want to make a statement with a light-filled studio.
Why Convert?
Increased property value and living space with no expensive digging or disturbance to your daily routine.
Why Choose Up Another Level?
Expertise: Our team of skilled professionals has 25 years of experience in loft conversions.
Quality Craftsmanship: We use high-quality materials and precision techniques to ensure a flawless finish.
Personalised Service: We work closely with you to understand your specific needs and preferences.
Project Management: We handle every aspect of your loft conversion, from planning to completion.
Competitive Pricing: We offer competitive rates without compromising on quality.
Minimal Disruption: We strive to minimise disruption to your daily life during the conversion process.
Customer Satisfaction: Our goal is to exceed your expectations and deliver a loft conversion you’ll love.
Whatever you have in mind, here are some of the best reasons for loft conversion:
- You can add extra rooms to your home without digging out or renovating.
- It’s perfect for an attic room.
- A great place for a spare bedroom, where you can get away from it all.
- Make room for an office or playroom.
- Give kids their own space to be creative, watch movies and even sleep if they want.
- Convert your loft and make room for a home gym.
- You can build in wardrobes with hanging space, drawers and shelves.
- A place to sleep undisturbed, even when the family are up and about in the morning!
- Loft conversion is perfect if you want to create a fourth bedroom.
- You can add a bathroom to your loft conversion, so you don’t have to go running downstairs every time nature calls!
- It can be an exciting and fun way of adding space and value to your home at the same time.
- It’s good for the environment; converting your loft still means you’re not adding to the housing stock.
- Sometimes it’s cheaper to convert your loft from scratch rather than buying a bigger house.
- It can help your property sell more quickly and for a better price, as loft conversions are extremely desirable.
- It’s good for future proofing – if the area becomes popular, more loft conversions will mean a better chance of selling or renting out your property easily in the future.
The Experts Advice: Go for a loft conversion
The easiest way to get an extra bedroom and bathroom. Not particularly disruptive, either, as most of the work can be done from outside. The key thing is to make sure access to the loft is easy and that the conversion fits the rest of the house, rather than looking grafted on. You will have to strengthen the floor joists, which will raise the floor level, so make sure you leave yourself with sufficient ceiling height to stand up in.
Converting your loft usually costs around £20,000 and you can add £40,000 value to your house. I am always wary of quoting figures, but for the purposes of this article, I am using a survey of 110 estate agents, carried out by mortgage lender GE Money, which concluded that a loft conversion adds an average 12.5 per cent to the selling price.
23/07/2010 – Phil Spencer’s top 20 ways to add value to your home – The Telegraph
If you’re looking for further information on loft types see our guide to loft conversion styles.
