Loft Conversions
Loft Conversions.
Depending on your roof structure, a loft conversion is one of the most straightforward and cost effective way of expanding your living space and increasing the value of your home and costing less than you expect.
We have over 30 years experience in carrying out loft conversions to a vast variety of buildings. Whether you’re looking to , add another bedroom, bathroom, study area. We work extremely hard to ensure our clients get exactly what they want.
We will be pleased to provide you with a competitive estimate of the cost of your proposed building works and any advice you may require. This service is completely free of charge.
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Stages of converting a loft:
- Site set up
- Fit new floor joists.
- Insulate floors and lay floor boards
- Reinforce rafters.
- Install new dormers if required.
- Install new windows, doors and roof lights (if require).
- Form internal stud work walls.
- Insulate roof and walls.
- Install 1st fix electrics, plumbing.
- Plaster walls and ceilings.
- Install heating.
- install 2nd fix electrics, plumbing.
- Install internal doors, skirting, architrave, window boards.
- Decorate new walls, ceilings and woodwork.
- Clear site on completion.
- Supply all related certificates.
Is my Loft suitable for a loft conversion?
This is one of our frequently asked questions, we would recommend before you look for a builder to convert you loft, you need to work out whether your loft space is suitable for a loft conversion. Most houses will come with an allowance for permitted development, which means that you can go ahead with your conversion without going through planning permission.
To have your loft converted you should consider the following:
Head Height :
Measure from the bottom of the ridge timber to the top of the ceiling joist, the usable part of the roof should be greater than 2.2m.
Pitch Angle:
The higher the angle of the roof pitch, the higher the central head height is likely to be, and if dormers are used or the roof is redesigned, the floor area, and potential for comfortable headroom, can be increased.
If your loft doesn't have head height or pitch angle:
There is another option for you, which is Raising the Roof’or Changing the Roof Structure, however this option is the most expensive, as it requires the removal and rebuild of the existing roof. It also requires planning permission approval so planning fee's , cost must be added on.
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Will a loft Conversion Increase the value of my property?
According to the guardian "Extending your home or adding a loft conversion can add more than £42,000 to the value of an average property, while an extra bathroom could boost its worth by nearly £10,000, a report has found."
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Please use the calculator below to calculate the cost of your building work.
CALCULATOR
How to calculate the cost of your extension.
A basic builder's estimate would be based around £1,100-£1,500 per m2 this would include plant, labour and material, which would be to a builders finish.
What will your Extension cost?
(guide price only)
The best way to work out the cost of your extension, is to figure out the floor area, which is the length multiplied by the width, use the calculator on the left to help you.
Once you have your area, multiply that by £1,100.00 then multiply that by VAT at 20%, then add them figures together that will give you a final figure.
Once you have your area, multiply that by £1,100.00 then multiply that by VAT at 20%, then add them figures together that will give you a final figure.
For example:
A 5m x 5m extension.
The floor area will be 5 x 5 =25m2
X £1,100.00 =£27,500.00
X 20% VAT =£5,500.00
Add those figures together
£27,500.00 + £5,500.00 =£33,000.00
This would be a rough guide price for the cost of your extension, there are lots of factors to take into account, e.g. foundation type.
