Everything you need to know about the loft conversion design and planning

Guide on a loft conversion

As your family is increasing, you want more space. But, you don’t want to leave your home or don’t want to spend your savings on buying a new home. Well! In such a case, you have to get in touch with the new build contractors who will give you the best option to completely transform your place. The best options to go for are:

• Adding the loft conversion

• Get an extension in the outward area

• Include a basement

• Opt for a combination of the above-mentioned things

Indeed! With these choices, it is like having the House Extensions which is just the way your family wants.

Is it okay to go with the loft conversion?

In case, your house has a loft then it is the best choice that you have the best space. But the problem can be there as you have to get the planning permission or cost. So, you have to consider the:

• Consider the minimum height of the loft conversion which means your space has to be 2.4 meters high

• You have to consider whether your place has enough room for the staircase

• You have to consider if there is a water tank or you have to get anything moved.

What are the different types of loft conversion?

So, you have to come to the conclusion that you can get the loft conversion but now your concern is to choose the right type. With that keeping in mind, you have to choose the best type for your place. Here are some of the possible options:

• Roof light or simple room loft conversion

One of the most simple ones which allow you to add in windows to the place which will be best in terms of the angle with the roof. It is better that you get the proper floor ready and then make sure the rooms are insulated.

• Dormer loft conversion

With the dormer conversion, you are having an option of the full-height ceiling with a flat area and the windows are vertical. In addition, this will allow you to have that extra space and there will be less noise entering into the place.

• Hip-to-gable loft conversion

If your house is a semi-detached, detached, or end-terrace house then the roof must be hipped. With that, the roof slope comes on 3 to 4 sides. In this conversion type, the slope is going to be removed, and then the build will be done in the vertical wall which helps in extending the roof.

• Mansard loft conversion

If you are not concerned about the budget and want something crazy then a mansard loft conversion is what you have to go for. If you are going for this option, then 50% of the roof is replaced or if needed, the entire roof can be replaced.

Consider, what you want the loft to look like from the outside?

In most cases, the loft is going to look same in the shape and size. So, it is better that you carefully check all the details and get the perfect finish. If we consider theoretically the house and conversion will look the same. In terms of practice, the conversion is going to look a whole lot different as compared to the neighbors.